Kalshi
-17%
est. 2Y upside i
1st federally regulated exchange where people can trade on events
Rank
#2694
Sector
Fintech
Est. Liquidity
~2Y
Data Quality
Data: MediumKalshi offers a regulated prediction market platform with strong revenue ($2B ARR) but sluggish growth (12% YoY) and regulatory headwinds.
Last updated: July 19, 2026
If IPO window opens and Kalshi maintains its regulated exchange leadership, multiple could expand to 12x, implying $27.96B exit. Bull case driven by IPO catalyst and crypto expansion.
Multiple converges to public comp average of 8x, giving $18.64B exit. Growth slows further, reflecting modest revenue growth and regulatory overhang.
Multiple compresses to 5x due to regulatory setbacks or competition, leading to $11.65B exit. Continued legal challenges and slowing growth weigh on valuation.
Preference Stack Risk
moderateFunding Intensity
1270%Total funding of $2.8B is 12.7% of current valuation, moderate overhang.
Dilution Risk
lowNo additional dilutive rounds expected within 2 years given recent Series F.
Secondary Liquidity
limitedNo active secondary market; liquidity expected via IPO.
Other — 26 roles
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Last updated: March 10, 2026
Questions to Ask at the Interview
Strategic questions based on Kalshi's data — designed to show you've done your homework.
- 1
“How will Kalshi navigate state-level regulatory challenges while maintaining its federally regulated status?”
- 2
“What is the revenue split between event contracts and the new crypto perpetuals products?”
- 3
“Given the IPO timeline, how does the equity package compare to pre-IPO companies in fintech?”
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