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SpaceXAI acquires Cursor for $60 billion

PRIVATEAug 25, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Acquiring Company

SpaceXAI

Acquired Company

Cursor

New YorkInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningMachine Learning

Description

Elon Musk announced the successful acquisition of Cursor by SpaceXAI for $60 billion. Following the takeover, Cursor's CEO Michael Truell will report directly to Musk. The acquisition aims to bolster SpaceXAI's position in the competitive AI landscape.

Company Information

Company

SpaceXAI

Location

200 BROADWAY, 3RD FLOOR

New York, New York, United States

About

SpaceXAI is a technology company formed by the merger of xAI and SpaceX. It focuses on advanced AI and aerospace technologies. The company is part of Elon Musk's portfolio of innovative ventures.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Cursor?

Cursor was acquired by SpaceXAI, based in New York. The deal was reported on August 25, 2026. SpaceXAI is a technology company formed by the merger of xAI and SpaceX. It focuses on advanced AI and aerospace technologies. The company is part of Elon Musk's portfolio of innovative ventures. SpaceXAI is privately held and operates in Information Technology.

When did SpaceXAI acquire Cursor?

SpaceXAI's acquisition of Cursor was reported on August 25, 2026. Elon Musk announced the successful acquisition of Cursor by SpaceXAI for $60 billion. Following the takeover, Cursor's CEO Michael Truell will report directly to Musk. The acquisition aims to bolster SpaceXAI's position in the competitive AI landscape. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Cursor do?

Cursor is an AI coding tool startup co-founded in 2022 by four friends who met at MIT. It provides code editing and autocompletion tools that help developers write, edit, and manage code more efficiently. It is privately held, operating in Software.

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