The AI ReceiptsHow much does Cursor make? $608M in 48 days, per SpaceX's filing
By Cydel Giraudel · Data checked Oct 21, 2026 · How we verify
Cursor was reported at over $4 billion in annualized revenue in early June 2026 (Forbes, Jun 8, 2026). After SpaceX bought it, SpaceX said Cursor brought in $608 million from Aug 14 to Sep 30, 2026 (SpaceX Q3 results, SEC, Oct 20, 2026). That is about $12.7 million a day (our calc.). Reported, not verified
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How much revenue does Cursor make?
Billions a year, by every public account. The most solid figure is the newest one. SpaceX's third-quarter results, filed with the SEC on Oct 20, 2026, say Cursor "contributed $608 million of revenue" from the day the deal closed (Aug 14) through Sep 30, 2026. That is 48 days, or about $12.7 million a day (our calc.).
For scale: the 44 AI businesses with verified revenue on our site make about $2,479,231 a month combined. Cursor's reported daily average is about 5.1x that (our calc., comparing reported revenue with verified MRR). The largest verified business we track, GojiberryAI, shows $424,368 MRR (last sync is stale).
How fast did Cursor's revenue grow?
| When | Reported figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Apr 2025 | About $300M annualized revenue | TechCrunch, Jun 5, 2025 (referring to its own mid-April report) |
| Jun 2025 | Over $500M ARR | Cursor blog, Jun 6, 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Over $1B annualized revenue | Cursor blog, Nov 13, 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Over $2B annualized revenue | Bloomberg, as cited by TechCrunch, Apr 17, 2026 |
| Late Apr 2026 | $3B annualized revenue | Bloomberg, May 21, 2026 (person familiar) |
| Early Jun 2026 | Over $4B annualized revenue | Forbes, Jun 8, 2026 (person familiar) |
| Aug 14–Sep 30, 2026 | $608M of revenue booked inside SpaceX | SpaceX Q3 2026 results, filed with the SEC, Oct 20, 2026 |
"ARR" and "annualized revenue" are run rates: a recent month's revenue multiplied by 12. They are not audited and not the same as revenue booked over a year. The $608M figure is booked revenue for a 48-day period, reported by SpaceX. All figures reported, not verified.
From about $300M in April 2025 to over $4B in June 2026 is roughly 13x in 14 months (our calc. from the reported figures). TechCrunch also reported (Apr 17, 2026, citing two people) that Cursor forecast ending 2026 above $6B. That is a forecast, not a result.
How does Cursor make money?
Subscriptions, and more and more from companies. Forbes reported that 75% of the run rate came from business customers (company statement, late May 2026). Bloomberg reported more than 3,000 customers paying at least $100,000 a year each (May 21, 2026). Both are reported.
The plans changed after the acquisition. On Oct 21, 2026, cursor.com/pricing listed:
| Plan | Price (Oct 21, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Free | $0/month (limited agent and chat requests) |
| Plus | $8/month (Grok models only) |
| Premium | $30/month (4x Plus usage) |
| Super | $100/month (15x Plus usage) |
| Ultra | $200/month (50x Plus usage) |
| Teams | $30+/user/month |
| Enterprise | Custom |
The page now bundles Cursor with X and Grok features, and bills third-party models (other AI labs' models) separately at API list price. In June 2025, TechCrunch described the old plans as $20/month Pro and $40/month Business.
Who owns Cursor now?
SpaceX. Its Q3 2026 release says it completed the acquisition on Aug 14, 2026, at an implied equity value of $60 billion. Cursor was made by Anysphere, co-founded in 2022 by Michael Truell, Sualeh Asif, Arvid Lunnemark and Aman Sanger while they were students at MIT (TechCrunch). Since the deal closed, Cursor's results sit inside SpaceX's AI segment, so standalone run-rate updates have stopped.
Can a small team learn anything from Cursor?
One thing: sell a tool to people who use it every working day, then sell it to their employers. Cursor started with individual developers and now gets most of its revenue from companies. You can see smaller versions of that with verified numbers. TypingMind sells a power-user AI chat app, and SEObot sells an AI agent for one job (read how much SEObot makes). For realistic starting points, see AI SaaS ideas with real revenue and how much money you can make with AI.
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FAQ
How much does Cursor make?
The latest figures are reported, not verified. Forbes reported on June 8, 2026 that Cursor passed $4 billion in annualized revenue, citing a person familiar with the matter. After SpaceX bought it, SpaceX's Q3 2026 results (filed with the SEC on Oct 20, 2026) said Cursor contributed $608 million of revenue between August 14 and September 30, 2026. That is about $12.7 million a day (our calc.).
What is Cursor's ARR?
Cursor itself said it passed $500M in ARR in June 2025 and $1B in annualized revenue in November 2025. Press reports then put it at over $2B in February 2026 (Bloomberg), $3B in late April 2026 (Bloomberg) and over $4B in early June 2026 (Forbes). No standalone run-rate figure has been published since the SpaceX deal closed on Aug 14, 2026.
Who owns Cursor?
SpaceX. Its Q3 2026 results say it completed the acquisition of Cursor (made by Anysphere) on August 14, 2026, at an implied equity value of $60 billion. Cursor was co-founded in 2022 by Michael Truell, Sualeh Asif, Arvid Lunnemark and Aman Sanger, per TechCrunch.
How much does Cursor cost?
On Oct 21, 2026, cursor.com/pricing listed Free ($0), Plus ($8/month), Premium ($30/month), Super ($100/month) and Ultra ($200/month), plus Teams from $30 per user per month and custom Enterprise pricing. Third-party AI models are billed separately at API list price.
Where does Cursor's revenue come from?
Mostly businesses. Forbes reported (June 2026) that the company said 75% of its run rate came from business customers. Bloomberg reported (May 2026) that more than 3,000 customers were paying at least $100,000 a year. Both are reported figures.
Is Cursor's revenue verified?
No. Unlike the businesses on our leaderboard, Cursor has no processor-verified revenue page. The $608M figure comes from SpaceX's quarterly results; the run-rate figures come from Cursor's blog and press reports. We label all of them "reported, not verified".
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