Elon Musk's SpaceX is on the verge of what could become the largest initial public offering in history, with the rocket and satellite company aiming to raise $75 billion at a valuation of about $1.75 trillion. Investor demand has been extraordinary, with Reuters reporting that subscriptions are running at nearly four times the shares on offer.
Yet, the story behind the IPO is not just about one of the world's most valuable private companies finally heading to the public markets. It is also about how the potential wealth creation may extend far beyond senior executives and early investors.