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Novig Raises $75 Million at $500 Million Valuation, Seeks CFTC Approval for National Sports Prediction Exchange

The Pantera-led round bankrolls a shift from a sweepstakes model toward federally regulated exchange status.

Overview

  • Novig has applied to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to operate as a Designated Contract Market, with its CEO saying a decision could come within months.
  • The Series B was led by Pantera Capital with Multicoin Capital, Makers Fund and Edge Equity participating alongside existing backers Forerunner, Perceptive Ventures and NFX, bringing total funding above $100 million.
  • The platform runs a commission-free, peer-to-peer sports market for retail users and plans to charge fees to institutional traders and liquidity providers.
  • Novig reports roughly $300 million in monthly volume, well below rivals such as Kalshi, which facilitates about $2 billion in trades each week.
  • The company says the new capital will expand liquidity and market coverage, add advanced trading tools, boost marketing and introduce a loyalty program.