KALSHI VALUATION
She has $2.6 billion but still works 14 hours a day: Why the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire can't slow down
Luana Lopes Lara, the 30-year-old co-founder and COO of Kalshi, has an estimated net worth of $2.6 billion and is the world's youngest self-made female billionaire. Despite her wealth, she continues to work 12 to 14 hours a day and rarely takes time off. In an interview with Fortune, Lara said her lifestyle has changed little because she has always been focused on building Kalshi. The prediction market company's valuation has surged amid growing investor interest, even as its sports-related contracts face legal challenges in the United States.
New-age firms' listing gains fade fast; IT deal renewal in focus
Happy Thursday! Some of the best-received new-age IPOs are now trading below their issue price, ET analysis shows. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
US Stock Market: Exchange operators brace for earnings amid trading boom, regulatory overhang
US exchange operators begin quarterly earnings season this week. Strong trading activity is expected to offset regulatory concerns and competition. New cryptocurrency derivatives pose a challenge to established market players. Analysts anticipate management discussions on evolving market dynamics and strategies. Mixed financial results are projected due to challenging year-on-year comparisons.
Kalshi valued at $22 billion in latest funding round
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, has secured $1 billion in funding. This investment values the company at $22 billion. The platform aims to expand its offerings for hedge funds and asset managers. Institutional trading volume has seen significant growth. Event contracts are poised for substantial market expansion.
SpaceX IPO: Millions of investors may make this costly mistake — don’t be one
SpaceX IPO Valuation 2026: The biggest IPO in stock market history is coming. Fast. SpaceX filed confidentially with the SEC on April 1, 2026. The company targets a valuation of $1.75 trillion to $2 trillion. It wants to raise $75 billion in fresh capital. The roadshow begins June 8. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Citigroup lead the offering — with 16 additional banks handling distribution.
Anthropic enters trillion-dollar club in private trading ahead of potential IPO as AI demand spikes - here's what you need to know
Anthropic pre IPO share valuation surge: Anthropic's implied valuation has surged past $1 trillion in private on-chain trading, driven by significant investments from tech giants like Alphabet and Amazon. This valuation jump, coupled with reported revenue growth from $9 billion to over $30 billion, reflects strong investor sentiment for AI companies, despite no official IPO date being set.
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From a trained dancer to world's youngest self-made billionaire at 29: Meet Luana Lopes Lara, her career and education
Luana Lopes Lara, a former professional ballerina from Brazil, has become the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire at 29. After intensive ballet training and a brief professional dance stint in Austria, she pursued Computer Science at MIT, gaining experience at top financial firms. Alongside cofounder Tarek Mansour, she launched the prediction-market platform Kalshi, navigating complex regulatory challenges to create a legally approved exchange.
At 29, she is the youngest self-made billionaire — who exactly is Luana Lopes Lara?
Former ballerina Luana Lopes Lara, 29, is now the world's youngest self-made female billionaire after her prediction market startup, Kalshi, reached an $11 billion valuation. Enduring rigorous ballet training and academic challenges, she transitioned to tech, co-founding Kalshi with MIT classmate Tarek Mansour. The platform's success, despite regulatory battles, highlights her resilience and entrepreneurial drive.
Who Is Luana Lopes Lara? Meet the former ballerina-turned-tech visionary who just became the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire
Luana Lopes Lara, 29, is now the world's youngest self-made woman billionaire. Her prediction market platform, Kalshi, achieved a $11 billion valuation after raising $1 billion. This success follows a journey from professional ballet to computer science. Kalshi navigated legal challenges to become a regulated marketplace. The platform now sees significant trading volumes, particularly in sports contracts.
Kalshi’s cofounder, who once endured brutal ballet training, now snatches Taylor Swift’s title as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire
Luana Lopes Lara, a former ballerina, is now the world's youngest self-made woman billionaire. She cofounded Kalshi, a prediction market startup. The company has seen rapid growth and significant funding. Lopes Lara's journey from ballet to tech leadership is remarkable. Kalshi is expanding its reach and forging new partnerships.
Crypto betting giant Polymarket set for explosive US comeback with major sports push in weeks
Polymarket, a prominent blockchain-based prediction platform, is getting ready for a regulated return to the U.S. market following years of operating offshore. By getting QCX, a CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse, for $112 million, the company currently provides a fully compliant trading scenario. Its primaryU.S. introduction in late November 2025 will concentrate on sports betting, mainly the $8.52 billion American football market.
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