# market valuation

Musk’s SpaceX–xAI Tie-Up Pushes His Net Worth Past the $800bn Mark — and Raises Strategic Stakes

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI have merged in a deal that Forbes estimates added roughly $84 billion to his net worth, pushing him past the $800 billion threshold to a record level around $852 billion. The combined company is being valued privately at about $1.25 trillion, with Musk holding an estimated 43% stake, and is preparing for an eventual IPO and index inclusion that could unlock significant liquidity.