# BlackRock, Inc.

Type: Company (BLK)

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-11**: BlackRock places $5 billion order for SpaceX shares — BlackRock reportedly placed an order to purchase at least $5 billion worth of shares in SpaceX through the secondary market, according to The Wall Street Journal, amid high demand for the private aerospace company's stock.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Startup Founders: BlackRock’s $5B SpaceX Order Proves Private Liquidity Is Real
2026-06-23 02:05:18 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

For startup founders, BlackRock’s $5 billion order for SpaceX shares is a powerful signal that deep liquidity exists in private markets, reducing the urgency for IPOs and validating secondary sales as an exit path.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/blackrock-5b-spacex-order-startup-lessons

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