SpaceX Acquires Anysphere, Developer of Cursor AI Editor, for $60 Billion
SpaceX agreed to acquire Anysphere, the developer of Cursor, for $60 billion. The transaction marks SpaceX's entry into AI software development. SpaceX shares have risen more than 18% since the company's public listing at a $2 trillion valuation.
SpaceX agreed to acquire Anysphere, the developer of Cursor, for $60 billion, the company disclosed Friday. The transaction represents SpaceX's entry into enterprise artificial intelligence software and its largest acquisition since debuting as a publicly traded entity.
Anysphere builds Cursor, an AI-powered code editor used by software developers. No other counterparties, financing sources, or regulatory approvals were specified in the available materials. The deal price of $60 billion positions the transaction among the largest software acquisitions on record.
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