Andreessen, Thrive Poised for Windfall From SpaceX’s Cursor Bid

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is in advanced talks to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion, potentially delivering massive returns to early investors. Andreessen Horowitz, the largest external shareholder with a 10% stake, stands to gain roughly $6 billion from the deal, per sources familiar with the negotiations. Thrive Capital, another early backer, would also secure a multibillion-dollar windfall, though its exact stake size remains undisclosed. Cursor specializes in AI-driven software development tools, aligning with SpaceX’s growing focus on AI and automation for aerospace and defense applications. The acquisition, if finalized, would mark one of the largest AI startup exits to date, underscoring surging corporate demand for generative AI capabilities.