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Who is Aman Sanger, the 25-year-old desi selling his company, Cursor, to SpaceX for $60 billion?

Aman Sanger, 25, is selling his AI coding startup Cursor to SpaceX for $60 billion.

Business desk
NRI HeraldJune 17, 2026
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Who is Aman Sanger, the 25-year-old desi selling his company, Cursor, to SpaceX for $60 billion?

Aman Sanger, a 25-year-old Indian American entrepreneur, is selling his company Cursor to SpaceX for $60 billion. Cursor is an artificial intelligence-powered coding platform that has gained significant traction in the tech industry.

Sanger founded Cursor in 2022 after dropping out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The company's AI tool helps developers write code more efficiently, attracting a large user base and investor interest.

The acquisition by SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, marks one of the largest deals for a startup founded by a young entrepreneur of Indian origin. The deal values Cursor at $60 billion, reflecting the high demand for AI-driven development tools.

Sanger's journey from a college dropout to a billionaire entrepreneur highlights the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in the U.S. tech sector. The acquisition is expected to close later this year, pending regulatory approvals.

Business desk · June 17, 2026
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