SpaceX Eyes $1T Valuation as CNBC 2026 Disruptor 50 List Submissions Open
CNBC has opened applications for the 2026 Disruptor 50 list. Explore how SpaceX's potential $1T IPO and massive AI funding are shaping a more pragmatic, scalable tech sector in 2026.
A $1 trillion giant is ready to shake up the public markets. CNBC has officially opened applications for its 14th annual CNBC 2026 Disruptor 50 list, focusing on companies that aren't just experimenting with AI but are making it work at a massive scale.
The CNBC 2026 Disruptor 50 List: From Speculation to Scalability
2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for both tech and capital markets. SpaceX, the only company besides OpenAI to top the list twice, is preparing for a public listing this year. This IPO could raise tens of billions and value the company at over $1 trillion, marking a shift where even the most ambitious long-horizon firms face public market accountability.
This recalibration means the era of growth at any cost is over. Today's competitive advantage is defined by turning capital into durable, enterprise-focused businesses. Private capital remains aggressive for the right bets; OpenAI and Anthropic raised a combined $176.5 billion in venture funding through the first three quarters of 2025, according to PitchBook data.
Submission Deadlines and Eligibility
- Deadline: Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.
- Eligibility: Private companies founded after Jan. 1, 2011.
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