New York, United States
Kalshi, founded in 2019 and headquartered in the United States, is pioneering a new avenue in the financial industry with its slogan, "Trade on the outcome of events." As the first U.S. federally regulated exchange, Kalshi offers "event contracts" allowing traders to speculate on the outcomes of various economically relevant events, from Covid statistics to legislative outcomes in Congress.
The company has redefined what an asset can be in the financial market, broadening the concept of commodity derivatives, thereby aligning the futures market with contemporary economic risks. Such innovation has attracted substantial backing from influential investors like Sequoia, Henry Kravis, Charles Schwab, and Y Combinator.
In its latest funding round, Kalshi secured a $1.00B Series F investment from notable investors, including Coatue, Andreessen Horowitz/a16z, Paradigm, Ark Invest, IVP, Morgan Stanley, and Sequoia, marking a significant endorsement of its innovative approach to trading and analytics.
