Access IPOs Podcast

Fundrise VCX Access IPOs Newsletter + Free Download ("The IPO Process" One-Pager) Craig sits down with Fundrise Co-Founder and CEO, Ben Miller, to talk about the public launch of VCX. The conversation covers Fundrise's decision to take VCX public in a direct listing, the current investment thesis with AI and SpaceX, and the current of startup and real estate investing. Plus what the...

The Fundrise VCX fund exploded at the open on Thursday, up more than 300% from its net asset value (NAV). This long-time favorite (previously the Fundrise Innovation Fund) is now available to anyone who can trade U.S. stocks and funds. Craig looks at the direct listing dynamics and previews what to expect as trading settles, comparing VCX to the Destiny 100 (DXYZ) and Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RV...

First up, Craig briefly recaps the RVI IPO and highlights the new Fundrise Innovation Fund VCX listing date. Vibe coding startups are RED HOT. Craig features a handful of the fastest-growing vibe coding startups and their staggering revenue growth. In IPO Radar news, Anduril confirms its $60 billion valuation, Saronic is raising a Series D, and Sierra Space closes its Series C. Craig talks about t...

Episode #50: Craig highlights the big picture opportunity in public venture funds and the current State of IPOs in 2026. RVI IPO Date: Friday, March 6th. VCX IPO Date: Tuesday, March 10th. Retail investors can invest in Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX and more starting then. In IPO Radar news, Anthropic is soon investable through VCX, while revenue is surging. OpenAI has hired law firms to help prepare...

Robinhood postponed its RVI IPO 8 days, possibly due to its Stripe purchase or lack of IPO share demand. Fundrise VCX shareholders passed key proposals, and the deal is expected to direct list in mid-March. Craig compares RVI vs. VCX holdings side-by-side. In IPO Radar news, Stripe's valuation hits $159 billion in a tender offer, and the company is considering acquiring PayPal. Cerebras IPO update...

The Robinhood Ventures Fund IPO is next week. Are public venture funds like RVI, VCX, and DXYZ the new standard for startup investing for retail investors? In IPO Radar news, defense tech is hot as Shield AI raises at $12 billion, and Anduril seeks a $60 billion valuation. Newsletter Signup (free download - "The IPO Process" One-Pager) Access Club: 7-Day Free Trial $5 to join at the Base...

CORRECTION: Please note, the VCX, RVI, and DXYZ funds are not ETFs. They closed-end funds (CEF) that are exchange-traded. Though they trade like ETFs, this is an important distinction. The Fundrise Innovation Fund (VCX) plans to go public, pending a shareholder vote in February. What does this mean for existing investors, and how will it impact the fund over the long-term? Written Fundrise Venture...

The xAI and SpaceX merger announcement sets the stage for a June 2026 SpaceX IPO. Craig highlights recent SpaceX valuation and revenue numbers, and previews what to expect from the SpaceX IPO in the coming months. In IPO radar news, we saw several positive IPOs this past week from Once Upon a Farm, Forgent Power Systems, and Bob's Discount Furniture. The Cerebras Series H triples its valuation...

Craig breaks down what we know about a potential SpaceX merger with xAI, discusses the possible merger with Tesla, and revisits the SpaceX IPO timing (based on new information and planetary alignment). Flat debuts from York Space Systems (YSS), Ethos Life Insurance (LIFE), and Picpay Holdings (PICS) warn of the coming wave of mediocre IPOs. There's a new IPO Radar List filter on the website. Check...

Episode #44: Four new insights into the SpaceX IPO. The FT reports on four banks for hire. The BitGo IPO and EquipmetShare IPO kicked off 2026 with opposite outcomes. In IPO Radar news, Honeywell plans a Quantinuum IPO, Zipline raises funds, and a Fervo Energy IPO is nearer. Join the Access Club: 7-Day FREE TRIAL Share and learn with our community. Newsletter Signup Free download - "The IPO P...

Episode #43: Craig explains why Access IPOs is unapologetically pro-IPO and why IPOs remain the best way for retail investors to benefit from the long-term growth of innovative industries. In IPO Radar news, the EquipmentShare and BitGo IPOs are this coming week. Plus, Cerebras makes news three ways. Is the Cerebras IPO coming in 2026? Newsletter Signup Join the Access Club : 7-Day FREE TRIAL Memb...

Craig highlights the 18 startups he believes will IPO in 2026. Did your favorite pre-IPO company make the list? What other startups should have made the countdown? Newsletter Signup (free download - "The IPO Process" One-Pager) Join the Access Club: 7-Day FREE TRIAL Members share IPO allocations and pre-IPO opportunities for high-profile deals. Share and learn with our community. (0:00)...

Craig reveals his IPO Wish List for 2026. These are startups we'd love to go public, but most are probably not in 2026 (with a few exceptions, 2026 could be a banner year). He counts down the top ten. In IPO radar news, a SpaceX IPO update, OpenAI is trying to raise again at an absurd valuation, and TAE Technologies bizarre merger with Trump Media & Technology Group. Fundrise Venture Inves...

Episode #40: The SpaceX IPO could finally arrive in the second half of 2026. Craig breaks down the orbital path that go us here, latest reports, and what to expect in the coming months. In IPO radar news, the Medline IPO will be the biggest IPO of the year, next week. Plus, Freenome will go public via a SPAC merger, Fervo Energy's Series E, and Notion is considering an IPO in late 2026. Newsle...

Craig digs in to the rumored Anthropic IPO, anticipated as early as 2026. Will it beat the OpenAI IPO to market and raise more money? In IPO Radar news, the Wealthfront IPO and Medline IPO will close out the 2025 season. Will they help kickstart 2026? Plus, Revolut is now a $75 billion fintech, and Verkada raises $100 million at a $5.8 billion valuation. Newsletter Signup (free download - "Th...

Episode #38: Craig walks through the eight most common IPO investing mistakes, using 2025 IPOs to illustrate how we can avoid future investing mishaps. Avoid these mistakes that can ruin your annual returns. Newsletter Signup (free download - "The IPO Process" One-Pager) Join the Access Club : 7-Day FREE TRIAL Access IPOs content is for informational purposes only and does not recommend...

Episode #37: Kraken has filed confidentially for an IPO and will likely be the first showcase fintech IPO in Q1 2026. Craig shares his take on the company and its potential to ignite IPOs in 2026. In IPO Radar news, Craig looks at the remaining potential 2025 IPOs. Plus, news from Gopuff, Ramp, Databricks, Lambda, and xAI. ⁠ Newsletter Signup ⁠ (free download - "The IPO Process" One-Page...

Episode #36: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins says he wants to Make IPOs Great Again! (MIGA). Craig agrees, and looks at the SEC's ideas to encourage private companies to public, and adds a few ideas of his own. In IPO Radar news, the government shutdown is over. How will that impact IPO timing as we close out 2025. Skims has raised a new round valuing the company at $5 billion. Will Kim Kardashian of...

Craig starts with a rant about the lack of retail access to the fastest growth stage of private companies. Then, Medline has filed for an IPO and may complete its IPO by the end of 2025. Craig shares S-1 highlights. In IPO Radar news, Ripple raises $500 million at a $40 billion valuation. The OpenAI IPO potential and government backstop flub floods the news, and Anthropic projects $70 billion in A...

The OpenAI IPO filing could come as early as the second half of 2026. Craig walks through the busy news week for OpenAI, including the corporate restructuring, Sam Altman's commentary on an IPO, and key reporting on the topic. In IPO radar news, the Medline IPO is coming soon, Grammarly rebrands to Superhuman, and Whatnot raises at an $11.5 billion valuation. Newsletter Signup (free download -...

Craig looks at the proposed Robinhood Venture Fund and compares it to the Destiny 100 - DXYZ, and Fundrise Venture and Ark Venture products. In IPO Radar news, the Deel Series E raises $300 million at a $17.3 billion valuation. Plus, prediction market startups Kalshi and Polymarket valuations explode. Weekly Newsletter Signup (free download - "The IPO Process" One-Pager) Join the Access...

Craig is seeing some signs of life in the IPO pipeline. The Navan IPO and Beta Technologies IPO may move forward by early in November. Companies must adhere to the new SEC shutdown guidance (the 20-Day Rule) provided on October 9th. It seems likely that any big names will IPO before 2026. In IPO Radar news, the Aptera Motors disappointed, OURA Health raises funds from Fidelity, the Snyk IPO may ha...

Craig looks at highlights from the Wealthfront IPO filing. Will Wealthfront customers get a chance to invest in the IPO? In IPO Radar news, the Government shutdown continues. Craig gives a full update on the Cerebras IPO filing withdrawal and upcoming timeline as of October 9th, 2025. Plus, Cursor maker Anysphere has investors interested at a $30 billion valuation (3X since May), and the AI fundra...

Will the U.S. Government shutdown lead to an IPO shutdown? Unfortunately, Craig thinks it will. The 2025 IPO window was already closing for the year, and the politician-induced delay will have a significant impact on IPOs unless it is resolved promptly. Craig lists the companies caught "in limbo" and the candidates most likely to push their IPOs to 2026. In IPO Radar News, Cerebras resur...

Craig breaks down three upcoming IPOs: The Navan IPO, BitGo IPO, and the massively ambitious and speculative Fermi America IPO. In IPO Radar news, Beta Technologies IPO, and Tether's valuation is untethered. Free Download From Startup to Public Company - The IPO Process Join the Access Club Best Brokers for IPO Access (0:00) Intro (0:50) Navan IPO (2:37) Navan S-1 Highlights (10:02) Road to IP...