# Cathie Wood

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## Timeline

- **2026-07**: First lockup tier expires post-Q2 earnings — Early investors allowed to sell a limited percentage of shares, testing market demand.
- **2026-06-26**: Cathie Wood Adds to SpaceX Position — ARK Invest purchases additional SpaceX shares and acquires two other AI stocks as the Nasdaq closes the week down 4.6% following five consecutive losing sessions.
- **2026-06-12**: SpaceX IPO raises $75 billion — Shares begin trading under ticker SPCX at a valuation exceeding $2.1 trillion; Cathie Wood increases her position.
- **2026-06-12**: SpaceX IPO — Space Exploration Technologies goes public at $135 per share; shares rise nearly 20% on the first day of trading.
- **2026-03-12**: Funding Announcement — Eightco secures $125M commitment from Bitmine, ARK Invest, and Payward.
- **2026-03-12**: Board Expansion — Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee joins Eightco Board of Directors.
- **2026-03-12**: Strategic Partnership — ARK Invest officially joins as a strategic advisory partner for next-gen tech investments.
- **2024**: SpaceX valuation reaches $350 billion — Private funding rounds value the company at $350 billion amid rapid Starlink growth.

## Recent coverage (6 stories)

### SpaceX IPO at $135: Cathie Wood Pounces on Post-IPO Dip to Add More Shares
2026-06-30 02:11:58 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

After SpaceX’s June 12 IPO at $135 and a near-20% first-day surge, the stock pulled back, prompting ARK’s Cathie Wood to increase her position on June 26. The move illustrates how seasoned VC-minded investors use public market volatility to double down on high-conviction post-IPO companies.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/spacex-ipo-cathie-wood-buys-dip

### Startup to $2.1T IPO: Cathie Wood's SpaceX Bet Just Got Bigger on Day One
2026-06-15 00:23:20 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

SpaceX's journey from private startup to the world's most valuable public company — with a $2.1 trillion IPO — offers lessons for venture investors. Cathie Wood's on-debut purchase underscores the rewards of early conviction in deep-tech founders.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/spacex-startup-ipo-cathie-wood-buys

### ARK Invest Pivots: Cathie Wood Exits Twist Bioscience for Circle Internet
2026-03-25 12:13:53 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 7

ARK Invest has executed a significant portfolio rebalancing, offloading shares of synthetic biology leader Twist Bioscience to increase its stake in Circle Internet Financial. This move signals a strategic shift toward digital dollar infrastructure as Circle gains momentum in the global stablecoin market.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/ark-invest-sells-twist-bioscience-buys-circle-internet

### Cathie Wood Doubles Down on AI with $2M Tempus AI Buy Amid Market Volatility
2026-03-16 00:33:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has purchased $2 million worth of Tempus AI shares, signaling continued conviction in the AI sector despite the stock's 15% year-to-date decline. This move comes as Wood's flagship ARKK fund faces ongoing performance scrutiny, trailing the S&P 500 significantly over a five-year horizon.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/cathie-wood-ark-invest-tempus-ai-purchase-analysis

### Eightco Secures $125M Institutional Commitment to Fuel Next-Gen Tech Strategy
2026-03-13 00:36:54 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) has secured $125 million in institutional commitments led by Bitmine, ARK Invest, and Payward. The capital injection is earmarked for expanding Eightco's portfolio of category-defining companies, including high-profile stakes in OpenAI and Beast Industries.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/eightco-secures-125m-funding-openai-ark-invest

### ARK Invest Rotates $40M: Cathie Wood Trims Roku to Double Down on Amazon AI
2026-03-07 00:28:28 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has executed a significant portfolio rotation, offloading nearly $40 million in Roku shares to fund a $15 million expansion into Amazon. The move signals a strategic pivot toward integrated artificial intelligence platforms and infrastructure as the firm rebalances its flagship innovation funds.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/cathie-wood-ark-invest-amazon-ai-rotation

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