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Aug 13, 2026

Kalshi in advanced talks with Sequoia and Wellington for $750 million round at $40 billion valuation

Prediction market platform Kalshi is negotiating a funding round that would nearly double its May valuation, according to sources familiar with the matter. The deal comes as Baltimore sued Kalshi over unlicensed sports betting allegations.

Aug 13, 2026·2 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Kalshi's valuation has risen from $5 billion in September 2025 to $11 billion in November 2025, $22 billion in May 2026, and a proposed $40 billion in August 2026.
  • ▪The Baltimore lawsuit also names distribution partners Coinbase, Robinhood, and Webull, alleging that "combos" offered on Kalshi and Robinhood function as sportsbook parlays.
  • ▪Wellington Management, which manages $1.3 trillion in client assets, is in talks to co-lead the round, marking its first investment in Kalshi.

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