https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/polymarket-reportedly-raises-300-million-from-donald-trump-jr-s-investment-fundContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/polymarket-reportedly-raises-300-million-from-donald-trump-jr-s-investment-fundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/polymarket-reportedly-raises-300-million-from-donald-trump-jr-s-investment-fund#u59147Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:32:14 +0000Polymarket is raising $1 billion in a funding round led by 1789 Capital, a firm co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. The round values the blockchain-based prediction market platform at $21 billion. 1789 Capital is reportedly contributing $300 million to the platform. This funding aims to boost Polymarket's resources during a period of high visibility.Why it mattersThe funding round comes as prediction markets face scrutiny from US courts. Donald Trump Jr. is also tied to rival prediction market Kalshi through a paid advisory role. The investments in both platforms highlight the growing interest https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/polymarket-reportedly-raises-300-million-from-donald-trump-jr-s-investment-fundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/polymarket-reportedly-raises-300-million-from-donald-trump-jr-s-investment-fund#u54289Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:56:28 +0000Polymarket is raising $1 billion in a funding round that values the platform at $21 billion. The round is led by 1789 Capital, an investment firm where Donald Trump Jr. serves as a partner and key shareholder. As part of this capital raise, 1789 Capital is reportedly contributing $300 million to the platform. Multiple reports indicate the funding is intended to boost the prediction market's resources during a period of high visibility.Why it mattersPolymarket operates as a decentralized prediction market where users bet on the outcomes of real-world events. The involvement of a fund linke