2026 could reshape the startup financing landscape. OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX are all making serious moves toward going public—marking what insiders are calling a potential mega IPO year.

OpenAI has reportedly reached out to banks to explore a listing, while Anthropic and SpaceX have already engaged legal advisors in December to kick-start preliminary discussions. The scale is staggering: Anthropic is valued near $350 billion, OpenAI commanding roughly $500 billion, and SpaceX approaching $800 billion.

But don't hold your breath just yet. Exact timelines remain foggy. Market conditions, regulatory hurdles, and internal dynamics will all play a role in determining whether these giants actually hit the public markets in 2026—or whether the window gets pushed further down the road.