Destiny Tech100 Inc, the tech company behind the social media platform X, saw its shares soar by 7.56% in the pre-market trading session on Thursday. This surge appears to be driven by reports of Elon Musk, the CEO of X, venturing into the education sector by establishing a pre-school called Ad Astra in Bastrop, Texas.

The news has sparked investor enthusiasm, as Musk's ambitious move to integrate various aspects of his business ventures into a unified ecosystem in Bastrop could potentially create new synergies and growth opportunities. The pre-school, designed with a Montessori approach emphasizing student-driven learning, will be part of a 40-hectare property that already houses several of Musk's companies, including The Boring Company and a SpaceX Starlink satellite production facility.

With Musk's substantial wealth, estimated at around $442 billion, and his dedication to education initiatives, as evidenced by the allocation of $237 million by his foundation for educational endeavors, the market appears to be responding positively to this diversification into the education sector. However, it remains to be seen how Musk's vision for Ad Astra and potential future educational ventures will unfold and contribute to Destiny Tech100's long-term growth prospects.