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TechCrunch Apr 21, 2026 at 22:58 Startups Rising Hot

SpaceX is working with Cursor and has an option to buy the startup for $60 billion

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Apr 21, 2026 at 22:58 TechCrunch

SpaceX is working with Cursor and has an option to buy the startup for $60 billion

Only Elon would do this before an IPO.

Apr 21, 2026 at 22:27 Hacker News

SpaceX Strikes Deal With Cursor for $60 Billion

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Apr 21, 2026 at 22:13 Hacker News

SpaceX Says It Has Agreement to Acquire Cursor for $60B

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Blue Origin successfully reuses a New Glenn rocket for the first time ever

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Apr 17, 2026 at 19:17 TechCrunch

Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges

Returning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round.

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