Upcoming IPOs of SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI May Exceed 25 Years of Tech Exits

Jul 9, 2026

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The anticipated IPOs of SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI could collectively surpass the total value of all U.S. venture capital-backed exits since 2000. SpaceX has already achieved a valuation of $1.77 trillion, with the other two companies expected to push the total beyond $4 trillion, highlighting a significant shift in the tech industry's financial landscape.

The NCVA-Pitchbook Venture Monitor report indicates that the IPOs of SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI may generate more value than all U.S. VC-backed exits since 2000.
SpaceX has gone public with a valuation of $1.77 trillion, while Anthropic and OpenAI are also expected to reach valuations in the trillions.
In comparison, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reported $70 billion in IPO proceeds for the previous year.
The report does not account for non-U.S. companies and measures value created rather than liquid cash.
Major tech advancements often occurred at companies that were already public, which are not reflected in IPO figures.
The trend of companies remaining private longer and the capital-intensive nature of AI training are contributing factors to inflated valuations.
The scale of these upcoming public offerings is unprecedented and is straining the financial infrastructure.

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Upcoming IPOs of SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI May Exceed 25 Years of Tech Exits

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