Exclusive: SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex

SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on a "blockbuster" IPO, forming one of the largest underwriting syndicates in recent years. The unusually large syndicate implies strong investor demand and a complex distribution/fee allocation across banks, which could meaningfully impact underwriting pipelines and fee pools for major global banks. Timing, valuation and deal size were not disclosed; monitor for follow-ups that could affect bank revenue estimates and the broader IPO market.

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SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on a "blockbuster" IPO, forming one of the largest underwriting syndicates in recent years. The unusually large syndicate implies strong investor demand and a complex distribution/fee allocation across banks, which could meaningfully impact underwriting pipelines and fee pools for major global banks. Timing, valuation and deal size were not disclosed; monitor for follow-ups that could affect bank revenue estimates and the broader IPO market.