Kalshi plans to raise $1 billion at a valuation of $40 billion

Market operator Kalshi is currently in talks for a $1 billion financing with a target valuation of $40 billion. Sequoia Capital and Wellington Management plan to lead the investment, while Tiger Global and Dragoneer Investment Group will participate in the negotiations. Kalshi raised $300 million at a valuation of $5 billion in October 2025 and $1 billion at a valuation of $22 billion in May 2026. On September 25th, the US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to allow Ohio and Tennessee to regulate Kalshi's sports contracts under gambling laws. Kalshi claims that its products are regulated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Source: Bitcoin.com News)