Kalshi
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About
Kalshi is a New York-based CFTC-regulated prediction markets exchange where users trade event contracts on real-world outcomes 12. The platform reported that institutional trading volume increased 800% over the six months preceding the May 2026 raise, while annualized trading volume tripled from $52B to $178B 1. Kalshi reports it controls over 90% of U.S. prediction market activity 1. The $1B Series F announced May 7, 2026 was led by Coatue at a $22B valuation, doubling its $11B valuation from five months earlier 123.
Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Series F | $1B | Coatue | Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, Paradigm, Morgan Stanley, ARK Invest 123 |
What Investors Say
Philippe Laffont, Founder of Coatue, stated: “Kalshi is building the leading platform for trading in real-world events. Consumers have already embraced it, and we believe institutions will follow.” 1
What Founders Say
Tarek Mansour, Co-Founder and CEO, said: “Event contracts could become a trillion-dollar market, and we’re still in the early stages of that transition.” 1
Sources
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Kalshi blog, “Kalshi Raises $1 Billion at a $22 Billion Valuation as Institutional Adoption Accelerates,” May 7, 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://news.kalshi.com/p/kalshi-raises-1-billion-22-billion-valuation-institutional-demand-surges↩↩↩↩↩↩↩
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TechCrunch, “Kalshi doubles valuation in 5 months, hitting $22B,” May 7, 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/kalshi-doubles-valuation-in-5-months-hitting-22-billion/↩↩↩
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Bloomberg, “Kalshi Secures $22 Billion Valuation in Coatue-Led Round,” May 7, 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-07/kalshi-secures-22-billion-valuation-in-coatue-led-round↩↩