Valence
YC W26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 3 employees · 4 known investors
Valence provides a trading terminal that unifies execution across prediction markets including Kalshi and Polymarket, routing orders intelligently across multiple venues to achieve optimal pricing. The platform serves traders and liquidity providers with real-time market data, customizable workspace, and risk management infrastructure.
FintechMarketplacesUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)
Valence was founded in 2026 by Neo Wang, Daniel Kasabov-Nouvion, and Arthur Zhou.
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Neo WanginFounder
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Daniel Kasabov-NouvioninFounder
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Arthur ZhouinFounderArthur Zhou is the founder of Valence, a trading terminal that unifies execution across prediction markets.
Investors · 4
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$50M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
- $50MSeries BSep 2025 · 2 sources
Bessemer Venture Partners (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapValencelabs4 shared keywordsValence Labs is an AI research engine that develops computational models to predict cellular responses to genetic and chemical interventions for drug discovery. The company focuses on building virtual cells to accelerate the identification of effective therapeutics.
Valence Ai4 shared keywordsValence builds an emotional communication layer for AI systems, aiming to give them functional emotional understanding by modeling not just intent but impact. The company focuses on AI alignment through emotionally intelligent, transparent, and human-guided technology.
Valencesurfacetech4 shared keywordsValence Surface Technologies is a full-service aerospace parts finishing company providing metal plating, chemical processing, shot peening, blasting, painting, and NDT inspection services for commercial aviation, defense, space, and medical applications. The company operates 12 facilities across North America with over 4,500 aerospace approvals and processes over 25 million parts annually.
Vectorais3 shared keywordsVector AIS provides fund administration services for private market and alternative investment managers, including fund accounting, reporting, capital calls and distributions, tax and audit coordination, and investor onboarding. It offers a proprietary technology platform, Valence, built for closed-end fund administration with real-time visibility and an LP portal.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Valence do?
- Valence provides a trading terminal that unifies execution across prediction markets including Kalshi and Polymarket, routing orders intelligently across multiple venues to achieve optimal pricing. The platform serves traders and liquidity providers with real-time market data, customizable workspace, and risk management infrastructure.
- Who founded Valence?
- Valence was founded by Neo Wang, Daniel Kasabov-Nouvion, Arthur Zhou in 2026.
- Who are Valence's investors?
- Valence's investors include Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, Differential Ventures, WillowTree Ventures.
- How much funding has Valence raised?
- Valence has disclosed $50M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Valence headquartered?
- Valence is headquartered in San Francisco, US.