From Apple to SpaceX: 18 Tech IPOs That Reshaped Industries

Looking ahead, the second half of 2026 could mark another milestone for technology IPOs. AI leaders Anthropic and OpenAI remain the most anticipated listings, although both could slip into 2027 if market conditions remain volatile.

By Tamara Pupic | Jun 29, 2026

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Some tech IPOs have created life-changing investment opportunities.

Here are 18 that went on to redefine entire industries.

Apple went public on NASDAQ on December 12, 1980, at US$22 per share. The company went on to revolutionize personal computing, smartphones, wearables, and digital services, reaching an all-time high of around US$315 in June 2026. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$284.

In 1986, Microsoft went public on NASDAQ at US$21 per share. It has since become a global leader in software, cloud computing, gaming, and AI. Microsoft reached an all-time high of around US$555 in July 2025. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$372.

Oracle went public on NASDAQ on March 12, 1986, at US$15 per share. The company grew into one of the world’s largest enterprise software, database, and cloud infrastructure providers. It reached an all-time high of around US$345 in September 2025. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$148.

Dell Technologies went public on NASDAQ on June 22, 1988, at US$8.50 per share. It became a global leader in personal computers, servers, enterprise infrastructure, and AI hardware. Dell reached an all-time high of around US$465 in June 2026. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$399.

In 1997, Amazon went public on NASDAQ at US$18 per share. What began as an online bookstore evolved into a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, AI, logistics, and digital entertainment. Amazon reached an all-time high of around US$278 in May 2025. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$232.

In 1999, NVIDIA debuted on NASDAQ at US$12 per share. Initially known for gaming chips, it became one of the biggest winners of the AI boom, supplying processors behind many of today’s leading AI systems. NVIDIA reached an all-time high of around US$236 in May 2026. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$192.

Google followed on August 19, 2004, listing on NASDAQ through a Dutch auction at US$85 per share. The IPO laid the foundation for Alphabet, now one of the world’s largest technology companies. Alphabet reached an all-time high of around US$408 in May 2026. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$334.

Tesla listed on NASDAQ on June 29, 2010, at US$17 per share, becoming the first American automaker to go public in more than 50 years. It has since expanded into energy storage, AI, and robotics. Tesla reached an all-time high of around US$498 in December 2025. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$379.

Facebook (now Meta) went public on May 18, 2012, at US$38 per share in one of history’s most anticipated IPOs. It has since grown into a technology leader spanning social media, AI, virtual reality, and digital advertising. Meta reached an all-time high of around US$796 in August 2025. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$550.

Alibaba debuted on the New York Stock Exchange on September 19, 2014, at US$68 per share. It reached an all-time high of around US$298 in October 2020. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$94.81.

Uber listed on the New York Stock Exchange on May 10, 2019, at US$45 per share. Uber reached an all-time high of around US$98 in October 2025. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$76.

Palantir entered public markets through a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange on September 30, 2020, with a reference price of US$7.25 (US$10) per share. It has since become one of the leading enterprise AI software companies, serving governments and commercial clients worldwide. Palantir reached an all-time high of around US$207 in November 2025. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$112.

Snowflake debuted on the New York Stock Exchange on September 16, 2020, at US$120 per share. One of the largest software IPOs ever, it reflected growing demand for cloud infrastructure and enterprise AI. Snowflake reached an all-time high of around US$350 in October 2021. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$248.

Airbnb listed on NASDAQ on December 10, 2020, at US$68 per share (the opening stock price was US$146). Its successful debut during the COVID-19 pandemic underscored investor confidence in digital travel platforms. Airbnb reached an all-time high of around US$216 in February 2021. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$145.

Netflix listed on NASDAQ on May 23, 2002, at US$15 per share. Originally a DVD-by-mail service, it transformed the global entertainment industry through streaming and original content. Netflix reached an all-time high of around US$134 in June 2025. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$73.81.

Salesforce went public on the New York Stock Exchange on June 23, 2004, at US$11 per share. It helped pioneer cloud-based enterprise software and remains one of the world’s leading CRM and AI platform providers. Salesforce reached an all-time high of around US$363 in December 2024. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$158.

Visa debuted on the New York Stock Exchange on March 19, 2008, at US$44 per share, completing one of the largest IPOs in U.S. history. Visa reached an all-time high of around US$367 in May 2025. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$336.

Most recently, SpaceX entered public markets on June 12, 2026, at US$135 per share. It reached an all-time high of around US$205 shortly after listing. As of June 29, 2026, its shares trade at around US$153.

Other closely watched IPO candidates include Databricks, Canva, and Cohere, though none has confirmed a listing date.

If several of these companies reach public markets, 2026 could rank among the most significant years for technology IPOs since the dot-com era.

Some tech IPOs have created life-changing investment opportunities.

Here are 18 that went on to redefine entire industries.