SpaceX

Investor: UK Retail Investors

Elon Musk's SpaceX has raised £267.9 million ($364 million) through the UK's new Public Offer Platform (POP) framework, offering equity directly to British retail investors.Summary of transaction details:Value: £267.9m ($364m)Sector: DeepTech & AI / AerospaceAdvisor: WinterfloodKey Entities: SpaceX, WinterfloodLocation: Hawthorne, California, United States / London, United KingdomNote: This marks the first implementation of the UK's POP regime, established to enable international businesses to tap domestic retail capital without issuing a traditional local prospectus.

Investor: Public Market Investors (underwritten by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase)

SpaceX successfully completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 12, 2026, raising an estimated $86 billion from global public market investors. The company, known for its rockets, satellites, and artificial intelligence, made its stock market debut with significant hype, attracting substantial interest including £271 million from UK retail investors.Summary of transaction details:Value: $86 billionSector: DeepTech & AIAdvisor: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan ChaseKey Entities: SpaceX (Target), Public Market Investors (Investors)Location: Global public marketsNote: While the IPO initially saw shares touch $150, subsequent market performance has led to the stock falling below its IPO price, resulting in paper losses for many early investors. This event serves as a reminder of the inherent risks and market dynamics associated with high-profile public listings, even for companies with strong fundamentals and ambitious visions like SpaceX.

Investor: BlackRock

SpaceX is set to go public in June, with BlackRock considering a major investment in the IPO, which could raise up to $80bn.Summary of transaction details:Value: $75bn - $80bnSector: DeepTech & AIAdvisor: Not disclosedKey Entities: SpaceX, BlackRockLocation: USANote: The IPO is part of a larger trend of investors seeking exposure to companies driving the AI and space infrastructure boom, but the valuation attached to the deal leaves little margin for error.