Meta, also known as Facebook, explored acquiring Kalshi before opting to create its own prediction market. Talks between Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Kalshi CEO Mansour took place last year.
Mark Zuckerberg and his company Meta, previously known as Facebook, reportedly contemplated acquiring Kalshi before deciding to develop their prediction market platform. The social media giant engaged in discussions with Kalshi's CEO Tarek Mansour in the past year, as revealed by sources familiar with the matter. Ultimately, Meta chose to pursue the creation of its prediction market instead of acquiring Kalshi.
