The year of the ‘hectocorn’: the $100bn tech companies that could float in 2026
OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX and Stripe are rumoured to be among ten of the biggest companies considering IPOsYou’ve probably heard of “unicorns” – technology startups valued at more than $1bn – but 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the “hectocorn”, with several US and European...
<p>OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX and Stripe are rumoured to be among ten of the biggest companies considering IPOs</p><p>You’ve probably heard of “unicorns” – technology startups valued at more than $1bn – but 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the “<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-01-05/will-openai-ipo-and-other-ai-flashpoints-for-2026">hectocorn</a>”, with several US and European companies potentially floating on stock markets at valuations over $100bn (£75bn).</p><p>OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX and Stripe are among the big names said to be considering an initial public offering (IPO) this year.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/22/the-year-of-the-hectocorn-the-100bn-tech-companies-that-could-float-in-2026">Continue reading...</a>
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