Kalshi
Kalshi is a New York-based fintech company, recognized as the first federally regulated exchange in the U.S. for trading on event outcomes.
Company Overview
Kalshi is a fintech company based in New York, NY, USA. The company operates with a team of 30 individuals and is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2019 batch. Kalshi was launched in 2018 and focuses on developing a new asset class known as 'event contracts'.
Industry and Sub-Industry
Kalshi operates in the fintech sector. The company specializes in financial technology, specifically within the sub-industry of fintech. This includes creating and managing a federally regulated exchange for trading on the outcome of events.
Services
Kalshi offers a platform for trading event contracts. This platform is the first federally regulated exchange in the U.S. for trading on a broad range of events. The company is regulated by the CFTC and provides users with the opportunity to invest in the outcomes of various events.
Regulatory Status
Kalshi is notable for being the first-ever legal futures exchange in the United States that allows trading on a broad category of events. The company is federally regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Work Environment
Kalshi's operations are primarily based in the United States, with a focus on New York, NY. The company also offers remote and partly remote work options, catering to employees across the United States and Canada.