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Kalshi
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJul 4, 2026
Kalshi

Kalshi

Series F

Kalshi is a regulated event-contract exchange that lets users trade on real-world outcomes.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2019
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorW19
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Kalshi operates like a stock exchange for events, matching people who hold different views on event contracts. The exchange says it is not the counterparty to trades; instead, users trade with other participants whose positions differ from their own.

Its participant base includes retail traders, directional traders, hedgers, and market makers. Kalshi says retail traders make up most participants, while the broader mix of counterparties gives users ways to express views or hedge exposure through event contracts.

Kalshi - Products & Services

  • Event Contracts logo

    Event Contracts

    Regulated event contracts marketplace for trading real-world outcomes.

    Competing Products

    Polymarket logo
    Predict It logo
    Prophet logo

Kalshi - Similar Companies

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Predict It logo

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Polymarket logo

Polymarket

polymarket.com

TradeX logo

TradeX

tradexapp.co

Manifold logo

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Kraken logo

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EDX Markets logo

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Robinhood logo

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Forum logo

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Kalshi - Quick Facts

Who are Kalshi's competitors?

Companies similar to Kalshi include Prophet, Predict It, Polymarket and TradeX.

When was Kalshi founded?

Kalshi was founded in 2019.

Where is Kalshi's headquarters located?

Kalshi's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

When was Kalshi's last funding round?

Kalshi's most recent funding round was for $1B (USD) in May 2026.

How much has Kalshi raised to-date?

As of May 7, 2026, Kalshi has raised a total of $1B (USD).

How many employees does Kalshi have?

Kalshi has 50 employees as of Mar 22, 2024.

Kalshi - Classification

Industry
  • Financial Technology
Ownership
  • Private
  • Venture-backed private company
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • FinTech
  • Web Technologies
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Marketplace
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumer
Tags
  • Exchange
  • Marketplace
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
Show 16 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 523200Securities and Commodity Exchanges
  • 523210Securities and Commodity Exchanges
  • 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 522300Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
  • 522320Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities
SIC
  • 6230Security And Commodity Exchanges
  • 6231Security And Commodity Exchanges
  • 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 6090Functions Related To Depository Banking
  • 6280Services Allied With The Exchange Of Securities Or Commodities
  • 8740Management And Public Relations Services
  • 6099Functions Related To Depository Banking, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 6282Investment Advice
  • 8742Management Consulting Services