SpaceX’s $1.75 trillion valuation sparks concerns: Is Elon Musk’s IPO priced too high? Should investors be cautious?

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has filed for an IPO that could become the biggest in history. The company aims to raise up to $75 billion from investors, a move that could further strengthen Musk’s influence in the tech and space industries. After the IPO, Musk would be the CEO, CTO and Chairman of the Board, the filing revealed. US media reports say SpaceX is hoping to raise $75 billion and win a valuation of as much as $1.75 trillion when it begins trading as early as next month. Understandably, there is a massive retail interest in the IPO. SpaceX has made a significant contribution to reshaping the economics of orbital launch. It also folded in AI business xAI in a mostly stock-based deal in February. The company has also partnered with Tesla on a chip-making project called Terafab. The combined story – powerful satellite internet business paired with big AI ambitions – makes this a rare and attractive story for investors. But there is a long list of reasons to slow down before clicking 'buy', a Motley Fool report says. The filing of the S-1 prospectus — a document companies must submit to the SEC before going public — provides investors a first detailed look at SpaceX’s finances, risks and business plans, marking the first major public financial disclosure in the company’s 24-year history. Sanchari Ghosh is an Assistant Editor at Mint with over 12 years of experience in journalism, specialising in personal finance, DLT & DeFi, geopolitics and foreign policy, with a particular emphasis on how these areas intersect. <br> She writes extensively about how money works in everyday life—helping readers navigate personal finance decisions. <br> As AI reshapes investing behaviour, capital is increasingly flowing into decentralized ecosystems, redefining how assets are managed, traded, and valued. She focuses on explaining how money flows within frameworks like Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), DeFi protocols, and crypto markets—while also exploring what the future of money could look like in a trustless, programmable financial world. <br> She also focuses on immigration-related issues, simplifying complex topics around visas, passports, overseas financial planning, and the many practical challenges Indians face while moving or living abroad. <br> Alongside personal finance, Sanchari has a strong understanding of international politics, contemporary and historical conflicts, and global state decisions. She closely tracks how geopolitical developments influence economies, markets, and individual financial choices, bringing together finance and global affairs in her reporting. <br> She began her career as a desk editor, which gave her a strong foundation in news writing. Over time, her interest naturally shifted toward personal finance. Before joining Mint in 2020, she worked DNA, The Times of India, Outlook Money, BloombergQuint, and ETMoney. At Mint, she got an opportunity to expand her coverage to include immigration and geopolitical developments while continuing to closely follow personal finance trends and market movements.As a journalist, she is committed to accuracy, intellectual rigour, and fairness. <br> She is an English Major and her work took her across cities including Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune. Living independently from an early age gave her firsthand experience in managing life and money on her own. This practical exposure sparked her strong interest in personal finance. <br> Outside the newsroom, Sanchari is a sports enthusiast who regularly plays lawn tennis and squash. In her younger years, she was also a national-level badminton player. Catch all the Instant Personal Loan, Business Loan, Business News, Money news, Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates. Oops! Looks like you have exceeded the limit to bookmark the image. Remove some to bookmark this image.