Bezos Sets First Clear Timeline for Blue Origin IPO: Raised $10 Billion, Valuation Up to $140 Billion

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said on October 7 that his space company Blue Origin may pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in the future, though it is still years away from listing. This marks one of Bezos' clearest statements to date regarding Blue Origin's potential IPO plans. Earlier this year, Blue Origin completed its first major round of external financing since inception, raising $10 billion and reaching a valuation of approximately $130 billion to $140 billion. As the company secures billions in U.S. government space contracts and accelerates its heavy-lift rocket program, Blue Origin is gradually expanding its external fundraising efforts.