SpaceX to debut on Nasdaq at 1.77 trln USD valuation

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at 135 U.S. dollars per share and raised 75 billion dollars through the sale of about 555.56 million shares, U.S. media reported Thursday.



The IPO values the company at about 1.77 trillion dollars, according to reports.



SpaceX shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq on Friday. In terms of fundraising size, the IPO would set a record for an initial public offering.



Based on the valuation, SpaceX would rank among the top 10 most valuable U.S.-listed companies.



Founded by U.S. entrepreneur Elon Musk in 2002, SpaceX has businesses in space launch services, satellite internet and artificial intelligence.



The IPO has drawn strong market attention, while the company's high valuation has also prompted discussion among market watchers about its profit outlook and the sustainability of its future growth.



Given Musk's large stake in SpaceX, the valuation could significantly increase the value of his holdings and make him the world's first trillionaire.