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2026 Big Tech IPOs: OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic to Redefine Global Markets
Source: kmjournal.net
Published on January 3, 2026
Updated on January 3, 2026
The year 2026 is poised to revolutionize global stock markets as Big Tech IPOs take center stage. OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic—three of the world’s most influential private tech companies—are gearing up for public listings, setting the stage for a monumental shift in global tech investing. These IPOs, valued in the hundreds of billions, are not just financial events but markers of a new era in technology and capital markets.
The Scale of the 2026 IPO Wave
OpenAI, the pioneer of generative AI, is currently valued at approximately $500 billion in private markets. Its IPO valuation could soar to $750 billion, instantly placing it among the global Big Tech elite. Anthropic, its closest competitor, is also eyeing a public listing at a valuation exceeding $300 billion. Meanwhile, SpaceX, with secondary market transactions implying a valuation near $800 billion, could surpass Saudi Aramco’s 2019 listing as the largest IPO ever.
The sheer scale of these companies sets them apart from traditional IPO candidates. Unlike mid-sized growth stories, these are mega-corporations arriving almost simultaneously, poised to redraw the global tech investment landscape. Databricks, a data and AI platform valued at $134 billion, and Canva, the online design platform with an estimated valuation of $42 billion, are also considering public offerings.
Market Recovery and Investor Appetite
The recovery of the US IPO market, led by tech-driven offerings in 2025, signals renewed investor appetite for growth-oriented technology companies. Figma, Klarna, CoreWeave, and Chime together raised over $30 billion last year, paving the way for the 2026 IPO wave. Analysts believe this trend is unstoppable, despite potential risks from the US presidential election, interest rate shifts, and geopolitical tensions.
Ryan Biggs, co-head of venture investing at Franklin Templeton, emphasized the inevitability of these listings. "Listings of this magnitude can be delayed, but they don’t get canceled," he said. "Companies at this scale don’t just react to the macro environment. They help shape it."
The 2026 IPOs are more than just stock listings; they mark a turning point where competition in AI, space, and data infrastructure fully enters the capital markets. Investors will no longer be betting on distant futures but buying into technologies that already define economies, industries, and daily life. As one market veteran noted, "This isn’t just a better IPO market. It’s a different league altogether."