Polymarket, founded in 2020 in New York, runs prediction markets where users trade on the outcome of events in politics, sport, economics and culture. In September 2026 it announced a $1 billion round at a $21 billion valuation, led by 1789 Capital.
At a glance
| Price from | Free |
| Best for | People tracking the odds on major events |
From Polymarket's own website.
What stands out
- Markets on a wide range of events
- Strong investor backing
Worth knowing
- Restricted in some countries
- Event trading carries high risk
How it ranks
Polymarket is ranked 5th of 10 in Best Fintech Startups (Lister Score 91.9).
#5 in Best Fintech Startups · Lister Score 91.9
The September 2026 round valued Polymarket about 40% above the $15 billion valuation set earlier that year..
| Rank | Best Fintech Startups | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revolut | 96.9 |
| 2 | Ramp | 95.7 |
| 3 | Kalshi | 94.4 |
| 4 | Airwallex | 93.2 |
| 5 | Polymarket | 91.9 |
| 6 | Plaid | 90.6 |
| 7 | Bilt Rewards | 89.3 |
| 8 | Mercury | 88.0 |
| 9 | Pennylane | 86.7 |
| 10 | Tide | 85.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Polymarket rank on Lister?
Polymarket is ranked 5th of 10 in Best Fintech Startups (Lister Score 91.9).
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