SpaceX's $60 billion all-stock acquisition of Cursor brings new investors into Elon Musk's orbit

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SpaceX has acquired Cursor in a $60 billion all-stock deal, launching a new group of investors into Elon Musk's orbit. The acquisition introduces backers including one of xAI's chief competitors and a target of Musk's ire, while firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Coatue deepen their existing ties to the Muskonomy. Andreessen Horowitz had previously invested in SpaceX, xAI, and Cursor, and also participated in Musk's private takeover of X, which merged with xAI in March 2025 and then with SpaceX about a year later. The deal follows Cursor's $8 million seed round in October 2023, which featured OpenAI's Startup Fund.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock ▲

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Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock

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SpaceX acquires Cursor in $60B all-stock deal, expanding its AI capabilities and investor base.

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CursorPrivate▲ Positive

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Cursor is acquired by SpaceX for $60B, providing a massive exit for investors.

Andreessen HorowitzPrivate▲ Positive

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Andreessen Horowitz deepens ties to Musk's companies, likely benefiting from the deal.

Coatue Management, LLCPrivate▲ Positive

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Coatue Management deepens existing ties to Musk's companies through the acquisition.

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