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§ Private Profile · New York City, NY, USA
Decentralized prediction market platform on Solana for event forecasting with approachable interfaces.
Hedgehog Markets is a decentralized prediction market platform built on the Solana blockchain, allowing users to trade on the outcomes of future events using cryptocurrency. The platform aims to provide approachable user interfaces and simple market mechanics, catering to blockchain users interested in event forecasting. It received early backing from Alameda Research, a significant quantitative cryptocurrency trading firm, during its foundational phase. While specific financial metrics such as funding amounts, AUM, or valuation are not publicly available, the platform has recently refocused on classic prediction markets, aligning with renewed interest in Solana and approaching US election cycles. Kyle DiPeppe, who initially joined in an operational capacity, now serves as CEO. The organization was founded by George Yu, a former Google software engineer who developed an interest in predicting future event outcomes.
Hedgehog Markets has raised $3.5M across 1 funding round.
Hedgehog Markets has raised $3.5M in total across 1 funding round.
Hedgehog Markets has raised $3.5M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.5M Seed in July 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2021 | $3.5M Seed | — | SAM Bankman Fried, Divergence Ventures, Manna, Mgnr, Reciprocal Ventures, Republic Capital | Announced |
Hedgehog Markets has raised $3.5M in total across 1 funding round.
Hedgehog Markets's investors include Sam Bankman-Fried, Divergence Ventures, Manna, MGNR, Reciprocal Ventures, Republic Capital.