Could SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic go public in 2026?

Three tech giants—SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic—are eyeing initial public offerings (IPOs) to fuel their massive infrastructure needs.

SpaceX, now bolstered by its integration with xAI, has filed confidentially for an IPO with a potential $1.75 trillion valuation.

The company hopes to use the funds to accelerate its Starship program and orbital AI efforts.

Meanwhile, OpenAI, having recently restructured as a Public Benefit Corporation, is aiming for a late-2026 debut.

Finally, Anthropic is in early talks with investment banks for a potential October 2026 listing.

As a direct competitor to OpenAI, Anthropic seeks public funding to expand its data center capabilities.

Collectively, these companies represent a massive shift in the market, as they enter the public arena not to celebrate, but to survive the "compute furnace" required to build the future of AI and aerospace.