Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · May 20
Kalshi Raises Additional $200 Million as Baillie Gifford, Layer Global Join Round
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · May 20

Kalshi Raises Additional $200 Million as Baillie Gifford, Layer Global Join Round

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 20
  • $200 million in new funding has expanded Kalshi's latest round beyond the $1 billion it had already secured, according to a person familiar with the matter.
  • Baillie Gifford and Layer Global are investing in Kalshi for the first time, adding two new backers to the company.
  • Layer Global is led by Anton Levy, while the financing details were described by a person who requested anonymity because the negotiations are private.
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