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Project Milestones
Anticipated advancement of detailed engineering and technical work at Elk Creek site.
Nasdaq Trading Debut
SpaceX shares begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange, allowing retail and institutional investors to trade the stock.
IPO Priced at $135 per Share
The offering of 555.6 million shares raises $75 billion, valuing SpaceX at $1.77 trillion.
Starship 12th Test Flight
SpaceX successfully conducts the twelfth test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket.
Closing of Offering
The company successfully closes the offering and receives gross proceeds of $100 million.
Offering Pricing
NioCorp announces the pricing of its $100 million public offering of common shares.
SpaceX’s record IPO signals to the startup ecosystem that mega-exits are possible even with massive losses, setting the stage for AI darlings OpenAI and Anthropic. Founder control via super-voting shares also offers a roadmap for future tech founders.
SpaceX's $75 billion IPO created the world's first trillionaire and set a new benchmark for startup exits. The journey from 10% chance of success to record public offering offers lessons for founders and VCs alike.
BHAV Acquisition Corp. has priced its $100 million initial public offering at $10 per unit, listing on the Nasdaq to target mid-market acquisition opportunities. The offering utilizes a rights-based structure designed to minimize dilution, reflecting a more disciplined approach to the blank-check model.
Global equity markets surged to unprecedented levels on February 25, 2026, as investor anxiety over artificial intelligence's long-term profitability and regulatory risks began to dissipate. This rally signals a shift in market sentiment from speculative caution to a fundamental belief in AI-driven productivity gains across the enterprise sector.
NioCorp Developments has successfully closed a $100 million public offering of common shares to accelerate the development of its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project. The capital infusion marks a significant milestone in the company's effort to establish a domestic supply chain for niobium, scandium, and titanium.
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