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$85.7 billion. That’s how much SpaceX raised in its IPO, the company said Monday. That came after the brokers behind the offering purchased an additional 83.3 million shares to accommodate stronger investor demand following SpaceX’s initial $75 billion raise. The initial public offering reportedly brought in more than $350 billion, including roughly $100 billion from retail traders and the remaining $250 billion from institutional investors.
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SpaceX’s trading debut last week swelled Musk’s stake in the company to about $821 billion, making him the world’s first trillionaire, with a net worth of $1.1 trillion. His fortune has soared ahead of the trillion-dollar milestone and is the latest of many over the last year, after Musk in October became the first person to be valued at $500 billion in October, then hit $600 billion in December and $700 billion just four days later.
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further reading
ForbesSpaceX Says Historic IPO Raised More Than $85 BillionBy Ty Roush
ForbesSpaceX Opens At $150—Surging 20% After Largest IPO Ever (Live Updates)By Ty Roush