How to Invest in SpaceX Before Its 2026 IPO

SpaceX is poised to go public on the Nasdaq as early as June 12, 2026, with a target valuation between $1.75 trillion and $2 trillion [1]. While the IPO will offer the most direct route for retail investors, several alternative paths exist for those who want exposure now.

Key takeaways

• Accredited investors can buy private SpaceX shares on platforms like Hiive and Forge [1].
• Publicly‑traded venture funds and ETFs hold sizable SpaceX positions, ranging from 3 % to 32 % of their portfolios [1].
• ARK Venture Fund lists SpaceX as a 13.8 % holding and is open to both accredited and retail investors [1].
• Buying shares of Alphabet (GOOGL) or Bank of America (BAC) provides indirect exposure through their stakes in SpaceX [1].
• The IPO will sell about 556 million shares at $135 each, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion and raising roughly $75 billion [2].

Private‑Market Access and Venture Funds

SpaceX’s shares are already trading on secondary markets, though only accredited investors can purchase them directly. Platforms such as Hiive list dozens of private listings from current or former employees, venture capital funds, and angel investors, each setting its own price and quantity [1]. A comparable secondary exchange, Forge, may offer different sellers and pricing, so investors often compare both sites before committing.

For those unable to meet accreditation standards, publicly‑traded venture capital vehicles provide indirect exposure. The Stack Capital Group fund (TSX:STCK) reported that SpaceX comprised 31.9 % of its holdings as of March 31, 2026 [1]. Other funds—including ERShares Private‑Public Crossover ETF (XOVR), Destiny Tech100 (DXYZ), Fundrise Innovation Fund (VCX), and several Baron‑branded funds—hold SpaceX stakes ranging from 3.3 % to 37.4 % of their assets [1]. Investors should note that these funds carry additional fees and that SpaceX represents only a portion of each portfolio.

Indirect Routes: ARK, Alphabet, and Bank of America

Cathie Wood’s ARK Venture Fund lists SpaceX as a 13.76 % holding following the February 2026 acquisition of xAI, and the fund is accessible to both accredited and retail investors despite a 2.90 % annual management fee [1].

Public companies that have invested directly in SpaceX also offer a backdoor to the rocket maker’s performance. Alphabet’s early investments—$900 million in 2015 and a later round in 2021—now represent roughly a 7 % stake, potentially worth about $60 billion at the current $1.25 trillion valuation [1]. Bank of America’s 2018 $250 million investment may be valued near $10 billion [1]. Buying shares of GOOGL or BAC gives investors exposure, though each company’s SpaceX holding is a small fraction of its overall business.

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