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Sources: Kalshi is in talks to raise funding at a $65B valuation, weeks after closing a round at a $40B valuation; its annual run rate recently surpassed $5B (Bloomberg)

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In short

Kalshi is currently in discussions to secure new financing that would value the company at $65 billion, according to sources reported by Bloomberg. The talks come merely weeks after the platform successfully finalized an earlier funding round pegged at $40 billion. This aggressive valuation target reflects strong underlying business momentum, with the firm's annual run rate recently climbing past the $5 billion mark.

Key points

  • The company's targeted valuation demonstrates rapid value appreciation of twenty-five bil…: The company's targeted valuation demonstrates rapid value appreciation of twenty-five billion dollars over only a few weeks.
  • Crossing the five billion dollar annual run rate reflects swift operational expansion sup…: Crossing the five billion dollar annual run rate reflects swift operational expansion supporting the elevated funding discussions.
  • Backers are considering substantial investments to capitalize on the platform's rapidly g…: Backers are considering substantial investments to capitalize on the platform's rapidly growing business scale.

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