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Crypto
Kalshi seeks funding at $40 billion valuation, expands beyond prediction markets into trading platform
Prediction market exchange Kalshi is in late-stage talks to raise $1 billion, a deal that would value the company at about $40 billion, Reuters reported. Tiger Global and Dragoneer Investment Group are among potential new backers, while Sequoia Capital is discussing leading the round with Wellington Management. The company is expanding beyond prediction markets into a platform for trading multiple assets and is in early talks about an IPO within a few years.
Crypto
Augustus raises $180 million led by Tiger Global, CEO says
Venture capital firm Tiger Global led a $180 million Series B funding round for banking startup Augustus, with Hummingbird, QED and founders of Nubank, Ramp, Circle and Deel also taking part. The company was valued at $1 billion. Augustus plans to use the funds to expand services for fintech firms and banks in Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. CEO Ferdinand Davitz said the company aims to improve access to dollars abroad.
AI & Enterprise
Hotel software developer Mews raises $300 million, valued at $2.5 billion
Hotel software company Mews has raised $300 million in a Series D funding round, valuing the company at $2.5 billion, SiliconANGLE reported on Jan. 23 local time. The round was led by EQT Growth, with participation from Atomico, HarbourVest Partners, Kinnevik, Battery Ventures and Tiger Global. Mews said it processed $19 billion in transactions last year and plans to use the funds to enhance its platform and advance AI and payments.
