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Polymarket who owns?

Polymarket is owned by its founders and investors. Key ownership details: Founder - Shayne Coplan (CEO).

Private company - Not publicly traded. Major investors: Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) - Up to $2B investment Oct 2025, valued at $8-9B. Founders Fund - Peter Thiel's VC firm.

Vitalik Buterin - Ethereum co-founder. 's firm (invested Aug 2025). The company has raised $70M+ in funding rounds.

No public shareholders or stock.

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