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Midas List Elevates Tech Investors via SpaceX, xAI Stakes

5/28/2026

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The 2026 Midas List puts technology investors near the top after early SpaceX and xAI stakes.
Shaun Maguire, Sequoia partner, jumped 64 spots thanks to early SpaceX and xAI positions.
Randy Glein, DFJ Growth partner, led the first SpaceX investment in 2009 and later backed Vannevar Labs’ $75 million Series B.
Vinod Khosla, Khosla Ventures founder, invested $50 million in OpenAI in 2019 at a $1 billion valuation.

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The 2026 Midas List puts technology investors near the top after early SpaceX and xAI stakes.
Shaun Maguire, Sequoia partner, jumped 64 spots thanks to early SpaceX and xAI positions.
Randy Glein, DFJ Growth partner, led the first SpaceX investment in 2009 and later backed Vannevar Labs’ $75 million Series B.
Vinod Khosla, Khosla Ventures founder, invested $50 million in OpenAI in 2019 at a $1 billion valuation.