Author: Craig Stephens

Craig Stephens founded Access IPOs in 2016 to help ordinary investors explore IPO and pre-IPO opportunities. He also manages the Access Club, a membership community for IPO and startup investors. Craig studied Finance at Michigan State University and lives in Northern Virginia. Learn more about Craig.

Reflection Stock: Through the Looking Glass

Explore opportunities to invest in Reflection stock before the IPO. Notable Reflection News 06/22/2026: SpaceX signs deal with Reflection04/23/2026: Reflection CEO confirms latest funding round03/25/2026: Reflection Eyes $25 Billion Valuation03/02/2026:…

#067: The Next Anduril? Defense Tech Startup Investing

#067: The Next Anduril? Defense Tech Startup Investing

Craig welcomes Edoardo Zarghetta of IPO Club, a venture capital investing platform for accredited investors. Edoardo shares his knowledge about pre-IPO defense tech investing, access, metrics and KPIs to consider,…

#066: Upcoming IPOs in the Second Half of 2026

#066: Upcoming IPOs in the Second Half of 2026

Craig highlights 9 upcoming IPOs expected in the second half of 2026, including startups in AI, restaurants, transportation, ecommerce, space, and energy. Disclosures: At the time of recording, Craig is…

Starcloud Stock: A Space Unicorn Worth Watching

Explore opportunities to invest in Starcloud stock before the IPO. Notable Starcloud News 04/30/2026: Starcloud in Talks for $2.2 Billion Valuation04/02/2026: Starcloud Raises $170M Series A at $1.1bn Valuation12/10/2025: Starcloud…

#065: SpaceX — Take Profits?

#065: SpaceX — Take Profits?

While the SpaceX stock price is still trading above the IPO price, is it wise to take some profits now? Craig cautions investors about flipping IPO shares and highlights the…

Gopuff Stock: Is the IPO Imminent or Up in Smoke?

Gopuff Stock: Is the IPO Imminent or Up in Smoke?

Getting that late night craving for an IPO? Gopuff delivers snacks, alcohol, and personal essentials when you need them. But will the company deliver returns for investors?

Bending Spoons Stock: Red Pill or Blue Chip?

The Bending Spoons IPO was July 1st, 2026. The deal priced at $29 per share, above the range. The stock now trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol BSP. (Price…

#064: Elon Delivers!

#064: Elon Delivers!

SpaceX delivered on its promise to allocate IPO shares to retail investors. Craig shares some insights into allocation data collected from the Patreon community. Craig also introduces a new segment…

Atoms Stock: Surge Pricing for the Physical World

Explore opportunities to invest in Travis Kalanick’s Atoms stock before the IPO. Notable Atoms News 06/19/2026: Kalanick: we’re ready for Saudi IPO of Atoms04/29/2026: Travis Kalanick returns to SF to…

#063: SpaceX IPO Game Plan — Hold or Sell?

#063: SpaceX IPO Game Plan — Hold or Sell?

Craig previews the upcoming Quantinuum IPO scheduled for June 4th. Why is the IPO valued at almost $13 billion with just $31 million in 2025 revenue? In IPO Radar news,…

Alef Aeronautics Stock: How to Invest in Flying Cars

Alef Aeronautics Stock: How to Invest in Flying Cars

Alef Aeronautics is building the latest attempt at a flying car. It’s been approved for test flights by the FDA and aims to start delivering its 2,850 pre-orders in 2025. Is this a future IPO candidate or the latest Silicon Valley Hail Mary?

Physical Intelligence Stock: Bots with Brains

Explore opportunities to invest in Physical Intelligence stock before the IPO. Notable Physical Intelligence News 03/27/2026: PI Talks to Raise $1B at $11B Valuation11/25/2025: Physical Intelligence raises $600MOlder news… About…