Polymarket
About Polymarket
Polymarket is a Fintech startup based in New York, USA that has raised $2.2B in venture capital across 5 funding rounds since 2020. The company reached Growth stage in October 2020 with a $4M round led by Polychain Capital. Polymarket's investor base includes 10 institutional funds, with Founders Fund leading the most recent equity round.
Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform, enabling users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events across politics, sports, crypto, and global affairs. Built on blockchain infrastructure, the platform operates as a decentralized contract market and is regulated by the CFTC in the United States.
Polymarket Funding Rounds Timeline
5 rounds · $2.2B raised · since 2020
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | October 2020 | $4M | — | Polychain Capital | — |
| Series A | March 2021 | $24M | — | General Catalyst | Polychain Capital |
| Series B | May 2024 | $45M | $350M | Founders Fund | Blockchain Capital, Polychain Capital |
| Series C | January 2025 | $150M | $1.2B | Founders Fund | Ribbit Capital, Point72 Ventures, SV Angel, Coinbase Ventures, Dragonfly Capital |
| Strategic | October 2025 | $2B | $9B | Intercontinental Exchange | — |
Investors in Polymarket
10 institutional investors across 5 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
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Questions about Polymarket
How much has Polymarket raised?
Polymarket has raised $2.2B across 5 funding rounds since 2020.
Who are the investors of Polymarket?
Polymarket's investors include Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Polychain Capital, Intercontinental Exchange, Blockchain Capital, Ribbit Capital, Point72 Ventures, SV Angel, Coinbase Ventures, Dragonfly Capital.
When was Polymarket's last funding round?
Polymarket's most recent round was a $4M Seed in October 2020, led by Polychain Capital.
What is Polymarket's valuation?
Polymarket reached a $9B valuation (unicorn status) with its Seed round in October 2020.
Where is Polymarket headquartered?
Polymarket is headquartered in New York, USA, and was founded in 2020 by Shayne Coplan.