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TechCrunch May 7, 2026 at 18:02 Startups Stable Warm

Kalshi doubles valuation in 5 months, hitting $22B

Prediction market startup Kalshi has raised a $1 billion Series F round led by Coatue.

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Spain blocks prediction markets Polymarket, Kalshi over lack of gambling licence

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May 7, 2026 at 18:02 TechCrunch

Kalshi doubles valuation in 5 months, hitting $22B

Prediction market startup Kalshi has raised a $1 billion Series F round led by Coatue.

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