Musk Becomes World’s First $800 Billion Man
Musk Becomes World’s First $800 Billion Man
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has officially acquired his AI firm, xAI, in a landmark $1.25 trillion merger.
The deal, finalized on February 2, 2026, consolidates Musk’s aerospace and artificial intelligence ventures into a single private powerhouse.
This “innovation engine” intends to use the Starship rocket system to launch solar-powered, orbital data centers.
The acquisition has driven Musk’s net worth to a record-breaking $852 billion, according to Forbes.
He is the first person in history to surpass the $800 billion mark, adding $84 billion to his fortune in a single day. His 43% stake in the newly merged entity is now his most valuable asset, surpassing his holdings in Tesla.
Strategic synergy is the core of the deal, as Musk aims to solve Earth’s AI energy constraints by moving computation into space.
By leveraging the Starlink network and Starship’s heavy-lift capacity, the company plans to build a scalable, extraterrestrial AI infrastructure. This shift positions SpaceX–xAI as a dominant force in both the digital and physical frontiers.
Musk’s wealth now dwarfs that of any other individual, placing him nearly $580 billion ahead of the world’s second-richest person, Larry Page.
This massive disparity highlights the rapid growth of his private companies compared to the broader tech market. The gap reinforces his standing as the primary driver of the “Musk Economy.”
With a SpaceX IPO anticipated later this year, analysts expect Musk to become the world’s first trillionaire by summer.
While the merger faces scrutiny regarding corporate governance and its impact on Tesla, the market’s focus remains on the scale of his unified vision. This deal marks a historic turning point for the future of space and AI integration.
By Abdulrazak Tomiwa
