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Hedge Fund $10B SpaceX Windfall

Wall Street Journal Markets •
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Darsana Capital Partners, a publicity-shy hedge fund, stands to reap extraordinary rewards from SpaceX's upcoming IPO. The firm first invested in Elon Musk's rocket company in 2019 when SpaceX was valued at $30 billion, making additional investments over the years.

Should SpaceX achieve the expected $1.5 trillion valuation during its public debut next month, Darsana's paper gains could surpass $10 billion, representing one of the most lucrative returns in recent venture capital history. The fund manager also holds stakes in Dick's Sporting Goods and Wingstop.

The extraordinary concentration reveals how heavily Darsana has bet on Musk's vision. Nearly 60% of the fund's total assets remain tied up in SpaceX shares, demonstrating unusual conviction in the space exploration company despite the inherent risks of such a concentrated position.