5 AI companies that could go public, including one founded by Elon Musk — and how retail investors can buy shares before they hit the stock market, according to a venture capitalist

5 AI companies that could go public, including one founded by Elon Musk — and how retail investors can buy shares before they hit the stock market, according to a venture capitalist

Yuichiro Chino/Getty ImagesAI stocks like Nvidia surged 184%, sparking investor interest in pre-IPO AI startups.Pre-IPO investments are risky but offer potential high returns if patient.Astera Labs (ALAB), which went public in March, is now up by 184% from pre-IPO prices. The AI craze, which has sent stocks like Nvidia up by almost 184% over the last 12 months, has investors scurrying to find more opportunities within the sector.But investing in…