Microsoft Considered Acquiring Cursor, But SpaceX Secured Deal Option at $60B Valuation

Gate News message, April 23 — Microsoft evaluated the possibility of acquiring AI coding tool company Cursor but ultimately did not proceed with the transaction. SpaceX subsequently secured an agreement to acquire Cursor at a $60 billion valuation, with a $10 billion breakup fee if the acquisition is not completed.

Cursor has emerged as a key player in the AI programming tools space, benefiting from strong developer demand for automated coding solutions. The company competes with major players including OpenAI and Anthropic in an increasingly competitive market.

Meanwhile, Microsoft faces mounting pressures, with its stock price down 10% year-to-date, underperforming peers in the hyperscale data center sector.

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