Kalshi raises $300.0M (United States, Oct 2026)

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Backed by Kevin Hart, Kevin Durant +2 more · verified emails and LinkedIn on Datapile

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Kevin Hart, Kevin Durant, and the $5 Billion Bet on Celebrity Hype - GigWise

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Kalshi is a prediction market platform that allows users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events. The company recently raised $300 million, pushing its valuation to $5 billion, with backing from notable figures like Kevin Hart and Kevin Durant. This funding round highlights the growing trend of celebrity capital entering the fintech space, leveraging star power to normalize and popularize complex financial products.

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Kevin Hart, Kevin Durant, and the $5 Billion Bet on Celebrity Hype  GigWise

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Kevin Hart
ANGEL· In Datapile· Chief Financial Officer, Titan Mining Corporation
Kevin Durant
ANGEL
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