2026, Those Potential Super IPOs in the Global Capital Market
"2026 is poised to be a landmark year for global capital markets, with a wave of high-profile IPOs expected across major tech sectors. In the U.S., several mega-unicorns are preparing to go public, driven by the need for massive capital and maturation in private markets. Key listings include SpaceX (targeting a $1.5T valuation for its satellite internet and rocket businesses), OpenAI (aiming for up to $1T) and Anthropic (seeking $300B) in the AI race, Databricks ($134B-$160B) for data and AI infrastructure, and Stripe ($915B-$1.2T) in payments. TikTok may also IPO separately if spun off from ByteDance ($480B-$500B). These companies reflect the intense demand for capital, especially in AI and space tech.
In China, Hong Kong and A-shares are seeing activity from AI firms like Zhipu and MiniMax (which listed successfully in January), as well as companies in commercial space (e.g., Landspace, CAS Space) and robotics (e.g., Unitree). The Hong Kong Exchange’s Chapter 18C provides a pathway for pre-revenue tech firms, while China’s STAR Market focuses on hard tech like semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. Overall, 2026 is set to be a record-breaking year for public listings, though much of the early-stage growth has already been captured in private markets."
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