Smarkets
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Naomi Pilosof Ionitaunlockedknows Jason Trost · together at Northwestern University (overlapped)
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Smarkets operates a predictions and betting exchange platform where users trade contracts on the outcomes of sports events, competitions, and futures markets such as MLB, Premier League, and tennis. The platform covers live and upcoming events across sports including baseball, football, tennis, and basketball.
Founders & leadership
JT
Jason TrostinFounder and CEOJason Trost founded Smarkets in 2008 and has served as CEO since inception; previously, he built software at UBS for a hedge fund platform. He holds a degree in Computer Science from Northwestern University and focuses on exchange technology, market microstructure, and liquidity provision.
Investors · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BJun 2021 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
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Founder mafia
3 people who came through Smarkets went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Smarkets do?
- Smarkets operates a predictions and betting exchange platform where users trade contracts on the outcomes of sports events, competitions, and futures markets such as MLB, Premier League, and tennis. The platform covers live and upcoming events across sports including baseball, football, tennis, and basketball.
- Who founded Smarkets?
- Smarkets was founded by Jason Trost.
- Who are Smarkets's investors?
- Smarkets's investors include Susquehanna Growth Equity, Passion Capital.