#047: Fundrise VCX Going Public?
Fundrise Venture is converting its flagship venture capital fund into a exchange-traded closed-end fund. What does this mean for existing investors, and will it remain an attractive long-term holding? In…
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.
Figure AI Stock: From Prototype to IPO?
Figure AI is building the autonomous intelligent robots depicted in science fiction for decades. The robots think and act like humans, making them capable of doing dangerous and undesirable jobs.
ElevenLabs Stock: The Perfect IPO Pitch?
Voice AI companies developing speech generation technology represent compelling investment opportunities, with pre-IPO and public market strategies offering different risk profiles for investors.
#046: Done Deal – SpaceX and xAI Merge
The xAI and SpaceX merger announcement sets the stage for a potential June 2026 SpaceX IPO. Craig highlights recent SpaceX valuation and revenue numbers, and previews what to expect from…
Fundrise VCX Listing: Everything You Need to Know
Explore the potential to own innovative pre-IPO startups in this multistage venture capital fund that is open to all U.S.-based investors for a $10 minimum investment.
Airwallex Stock: The IPO That Keeps Drifting
Airwallex is a multi-billion dollar payments giant processing hundreds of billions in transactions annually — but its anticipated IPO is elusive.
#045: Merger – SpaceX and xAI?
More massive news surrounding the upcoming SpaceX IPO, including a potential merger with xAI before the deal. We also heard news about Elon considering a merger with Tesla, and accelerated…
Anduril IPO: Will Palmer Luckey Take Anduril Public?
Defense contractor startup, Anduril partners with government military institutions with innovative autonomous vehicles and A.I.-driven combat systems. Will an IPO reach the battlefield?
Upgrade IPO: Renaud Laplanche’s Redemption Arc
Upgrade is a cash-flow-positive fintech built on conservative underwriting, institutional funding, and fixed-payment credit products. As IPO plans emerge, discipline and experience may define its long-term appeal.
#044: SpaceX Deal: Timeline and Banks
The week’s episode highlights four new insights into the SpaceX IPO that we learned from a Wall Street Journal report. The FT also reported on the four banks being lined…
Kairos Power Stock: Enrichment for Investors?
Explore opportunities to invest in Kairos Power stock as the company builds a viable business. Notable Kairos Power News 08/18/2025: Google and Kairos Power Collaborate07/30/2024: Kairos Power Begins Construction on…
#043: Why IPOs Matter + Cerebras and BitGo
Craig explains why Access IPOs is unapologetically pro-IPO and why IPOs remain the best way for retail investors to benefit from the long-term growth of innovative industries. In IPO Radar…