Kalshi was reportedly in talks to raise $1bn at a $40bn valuation, according to a report published on 30 September 2026. Sequoia and Wellington were expected to co-lead the round, with Tiger Global and Dragoneer among the prospective new backers.
A proposed raise at the reported valuation could affect Kalshi’s financing and ownership profile.
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Kalshi confirmed a $1 billion Series F funding round and a $22 billion valuation, according to the available text. The New York-based company also reported annualised trading volume of $178 billion; no further funding details are provided.
EasyWin said it has completed its first seed funding round at a $15m valuation. Velo Partners’ Angel Fund led the investment, with backing from Vladimir Nikolsky and private angel investors. The company also reported a $30m annualised GMV run rate by October and more than 35,000 daily active users.
Polymarket is reportedly seeking to raise about $400m at a potential $15bn valuation. The report also says weekly trading volume has exceeded $1bn and that Intercontinental Exchange has invested in the platform and plans to offer its data to investors.
Kalshi reportedly raised $1 billion in a financing round that values the prediction-market operator at $22 billion. The reported valuation is double the figure following its December 2025 financing; investors led by Coatue Management reportedly participated.
1789 Capital is preparing to invest a further $300m in Polymarket as part of a funding round targeting about $1bn, according to reports. The proposed investment would value the prediction-market platform at about $21bn; 1789 Capital had previously invested about $200m.