9 technology companies that will make their employees millionaires on the way to IPO

The next wave of technology IPOs is expected to create a new generation of employee millionaires, echoing the wealth creation seen in Silicon Valley’s past booms. With SpaceX preparing for what could be the largest listing in history targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation on Nasdaq attention is turning to other high-growth firms where equity-rich staff stand to cash in big. From AI pioneers like OpenAI and Anthropic to fintech disruptors such as Stripe and Plaid, these companies are not only reshaping industries but also setting the stage for life-changing payouts to employees as they march toward public markets.

SpaceX: Market valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion