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Alphabet stands on the verge of a major investment gain. Its early stake in SpaceX could now be worth close to $100 billion, as per a Bloomberg report cited by The Times of India.
The company held about 6.11% in SpaceX at the end of 2025. That stake has now dropped to nearly 5% after recent structural changes linked to xAI. Despite the dilution, the value of the holding has surged sharply.
A possible IPO could unlock this value. Estimates suggest SpaceX may aim for a $2 trillion valuation, which would turn Alphabet’s investment into one of its most successful bets.
Alphabet invested in SpaceX in 2015, when the company’s valuation stood near $10 billion. SpaceX has continued to grow rapidly since that time.
Its launch services have grown stronger, along with its Starlink satellite constellation. The need for internet connectivity worldwide and for space technology has continued to grow. This has contributed to SpaceX emerging as one of the most valuable private firms in the world.
This illustrates the benefits of early investments in high-risk industries.
Elon Musk remains the majority shareholder in SpaceX, owning around 40% of the company’s shares. He would see a tremendous increase in his net worth if SpaceX were to go public.
The offering is expected to generate several billion dollars and will likely be one of the largest IPOs in history.
Early backers and staff members would also benefit from the public listing.
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Alphabet’s investments highlight the advantages of investing in new industries for the future. Alphabet's investments further highlight how private capital has become increasingly important to the development of technology firms.
The case study of SpaceX highlights the importance of achieving success through investments, perseverance, and creativity.
