Tech stocks before the IPO? These companies could go public in 2026

• Expectations for more tech IPOs in 2026
• SpaceX plans an IPO for 2026
• AI companies or the neobank Revolut are also possible stock market candidates

Several potential mega IPOs are on the horizon for 2026. SpaceX is reportedly exploring an IPO based on its rapidly growing Starlink business. Leading AI companies such as OpenAI and Anhtropic are also preparing for possible IPOs and are banking on high sales growth. In addition, the Australian technology company Canva is considered a candidate for an IPO, although an official announcement is still pending. In Europe, neobank Revolut is being traded as a potential IPO candidate for 2026 to further expand its international presence. In the FinTech sector, Airwallex and other payment service providers are also being considered, while established players such as Stripe and Plaid are not yet planning to go public.

Space company SpaceX soon to be listed on the stock exchange?

Elon Musk According to CNBC, confirmed that reports of a planned SpaceX IPO in 2026 were accurate. Several media outlets, including The Information, Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, had recently reported on the company’s specific IPO preparations. At the same time, Musk rejected valuation information and reports of heavy dependence on NASA revenue and emphasized the growing importance of the commercial Starlink business. As various media reports, Jared Isaacman, a confidant of Elon Musk, has been appointed as the new head of NASA. His re-nomination in early November indicates a rapprochement between Trump and Musk, reports CNBC.

OpenAI – Will AI companies go public in 2026?

The company OpenAI, considered a pioneer of the AI ​​revolution, is preparing a possible IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, according to experts, according to Reuters. According to experts, it would rank among the largest IPOs of all time. They also say that OpenAI could submit a corresponding application as early as the second half of 2026 and would like to raise at least 60 billion US dollars, although the scope and timing depend on other factors. While CFO Sarah Friar apparently says 2027 is the target internally, consultants also believe an IPO at the end of 2026 is possible.

AI company Anthropic on course for IPO

Google and Amazon-backed AI company Anthropic could be ready for a possible IPO starting in 2026, Reuters said, citing the Financial Times. It goes on to say that the company has mandated the law firm Wilson Sonsini. An IPO could allow AI chatbot developer Claude to more easily raise capital and finance larger acquisitions through shares, according to Reuters. A company spokesman told Reuters that neither the timing nor a final decision on a possible IPO had yet been made. As Reuters reports in relation to the Financial Times, the company is simultaneously examining a private financing round that could allow a valuation of over 300 billion US dollars. For 2026, the company expects to increase its annual sales to around $26 billion. In November 2025, Microsoft and NVIDIA announced a partnership with Anthropic, according to a Microsoft blog post. In return, the company will guarantee the use of Microsoft cloud services worth $30 billion, it said. The company was most recently valued at $183 billion.

Databricks share: IPO conceivable in 2026?

Software company Databricks raises $4 billion, rising to a valuation of $134 billion, a 34 percent increase since August 2025, according to CNBC. Databricks plans to use the capital to advance the development of AI-powered applications for customers. CEO Ali Ghodsi said in an interview with CNBC that the company wants to become the leading source for organizations looking to use AI agents to automate work processes. According to CEO Ghodsi, he is not ruling out an IPO in 2026. Ghodsi also reports that Databricks recorded annual revenue of $4.8 billion in 2025, 55 percent more than the previous year, with rapidly growing AI revenue.

Canva – Australian tech giant on IPO course?

Australian technology company Canva could be listed on the NASDAQ as early as 2026, but there is no official announcement on this rumor yet, according to WTOPnews. Investors such as Blackbird Ventures see the company ready for an IPO at the end of 2026, while co-founder and COO Cliff Obrecht believes an IPO is likely in the next few years, it said.

Canva is betting on new AI development tools to ensure long-term growth and recently launched an employee stock sale that values ​​the company at $42 billion, according to Bloomberg.

Airwallex: AI-driven growth and IPO plans until 2026

FinTech company Airwallex has reached an annual revenue rate of $500 million, according to CEO Jack Zhang in an interview with CNBC. The growth was driven primarily by expansion in North America, Europe and Great Britain, which now account for over 35 percent of the transaction volume. CEO Jack Zhang announced that the company is working towards becoming public by 2026 to keep all options open. Annual payment volume rose to $100 billion, up 73 percent year-on-year, Zhang said.

To increase efficiency and support IPO preparation, Airwallex is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence, according to CNBC. Despite short-term losses, Zhang sees great potential in the FinTech market and aims to establish Airwallex as a leader in global payments.

IPO plans at Europe’s neobank Revolut

European neobank Revolut offers a variety of financial services and is considering an IPO in 2026, possibly with a dual listing in London and New York, n-tv reports. The FinTech company is currently valued at $65 billion to $75 billion. Revolut attracts investors because it challenges traditional banks with its innovative approach, appeals to young customers interested in technology and shows high potential through rapid user growth and diverse revenue streams, it said.

Stripe and Plaid: Two fintechs without a short-term IPO

However, not all large FinTechs are pushing their way onto the stock market. Both Stripe and Plaid are currently refraining from going public. According to The Motley Fool, Stripe is relying on internal capital measures such as share buybacks despite strong growth and a payment volume of over $1.4 trillion. Plaid is waiting for more favorable market conditions amid economic uncertainty, according to another report from The Motley Fool. An IPO for both companies is not foreseeable in the short term.

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