SpaceX IPO: A 1,500-Person Investor Event Might Come This June

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SpaceX is getting ready for what could be the biggest stock market debut in history, and it is doing things a little differently. In a meeting with bankers on Monday night, the company revealed plans to set aside a huge chunk of shares specifically for regular retail investors—the everyday folks rather than just giant hedge funds.

According to a report by Reuters, SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen told the banking team that retail investors will be a “critical part” of this launch, even more so than any other IPO we’ve seen. The move is a deliberate “thank you” to the fans and investors who have supported Elon Musk and the rocket company over the years.

The scale of this deal is hard to wrap your head around. SpaceX is reportedly looking to raise $75 billion, which would give the company a total valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion.

For context, that is a big jump from the $1.25 trillion valuation the company hit back in February when it merged with Musk’s AI startup, xAI. Before that merger, a tender offer in late 2025—where employees sell their private shares—valued the company at about $800 billion.

While most IPOs only let the big players in early, SpaceX is rewriting the playbook. Reuters previously reported that Musk wants to reserve up to 30% of shares for smaller investors, whereas standard companies usually only set aside 5% to 10%.

The best news for our readers? This isn’t just for Americans. The offering is expected to be open to retail investors in Canada, as well as the UK, EU, Australia, Japan, and Korea.

The upcoming roadshow (where executives pitch the company to potential investors) is set to kick off the week of June 8. On June 11, the company reportedly plans to host a massive event for 1,500 retail investors. If you’re looking for the nitty-gritty details, the official IPO prospectus is expected to go public in late May.