SpaceX owner: Elon Musk holds 48.4% and over 82% of the votes after the June 2026 IPO
SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq on 12 June 2026. Elon Musk holds 48.4% of the shares and more than 82% of the votes. Alphabet, Founders Fund and Fidelity are the next largest holders.
SpaceX is owned by its shareholders since it listed on the Nasdaq as SPCX on 12 June 2026, and Elon Musk is by far the largest: a regulatory filing showed him holding 48.4% (6.42 billion shares) as of 30 June, with more than 82% of the voting power. Earlier reports based on the IPO prospectus put his equity stake near 42%, and the reports do not explain the difference. The filing was reported by The Standard. 12
Who owns SpaceX? Largest holders
| Shareholder | Stake | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Elon Musk | 48.4% (6.42 billion shares); about 42% in the prospectus | 82%+ of votes through a dual-class structure |
| Alphabet | About 5% to 7% | From its 2015 investment with Fidelity |
| Founders Fund | About 3.2% (427.3 million shares) | Invested $20 million in 2008 |
| Fidelity Investments | About 2.3% (302.6 million shares) | Across several funds |
| Gigafund | About 1.3% | Co-founded by SpaceX board member Luke Nosek |
| Public shareholders | 4.3% of equity floated at the IPO | Float grows as lockups expire |
Stakes for other holders also vary by source. The per-holder figures above are compiled by INDmoney from SEC filings and Business Insider’s analysis, and the Alphabet range comes from Nasdaq’s Motley Fool report, which says it owns close to 7%. Other write-ups put Alphabet nearer 5%, so treat the smaller holders’ percentages as estimates. 234
How does Musk control SpaceX?
SpaceX has two classes of shares. Musk’s shares carry far more votes, which gives him more than 82% of the voting power even though he holds less than half of the equity, and the prospectus confirmed that he and other insiders keep dominant voting control after the listing. Musk is the founder, CEO, CTO and chairman. See our SpaceX company page and our richest man in the world report. 156
What did the IPO and xAI deal change?
The IPO raised $75 billion and floated about 4.3% of the equity, mostly in newly issued shares, so Musk did not sell. SpaceX acquired xAI and X in February 2026, and the combined entity is what the ownership percentages measure. Thirty percent of the float was allocated to retail investors through Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab. 78
Who were the early investors?
Founders Fund invested $20 million in the 2008 Series C round, around the time of Falcon 1’s third failed launch, and its stake was valued at about $50 billion at the IPO price. Alphabet invested $900 million alongside Fidelity in January 2015 for just under 10% together. Baron Capital held SpaceX as 33% of its $10.4 billion Baron Partners Fund as of 31 March 2026. 3910
How is Musk’s SpaceX stake related to Tesla?
Musk holds both companies, and his wealth depends heavily on them. At the IPO price his SpaceX stake was worth about $866 billion, which made him the first person with a fortune above $1 trillion, according to one tally. Tesla is separate: see who owns Tesla. 211
What happens next
Hundreds of millions of shares held by early shareholders are becoming eligible for sale as lockups expire through late 2026, which can change the public float and the stake percentages. For other tech owners, read who owns Amazon.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the owner of SpaceX?
SpaceX is owned by its shareholders. Elon Musk is the largest, with 48.4% of the shares as of 30 June 2026 and more than 82% of the voting power.
Is SpaceX publicly traded?
Yes. SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX on 12 June 2026.
Who are SpaceX's biggest investors besides Musk?
Alphabet, Founders Fund and Fidelity are among the largest holders after Musk, with stakes of roughly 5% to 7%, 3% and 2%.
What happened to xAI?
SpaceX acquired xAI in February 2026 and folded it into SpaceX as a division in May 2026.
