Shayne Coplan: The World's Youngest Self-Made Billionaire
Shayne Coplan, a 27-year-old founder of Polymarket, has surpassed Alexandr Wang as the world's youngest self-made billionaire.
Coplan dropped out of college and launched his firm from his apartment bathroom. His cryptocurrency-based betting platform received a major boost when Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) invested $2 billion, lifting the firm's valuation to $9 billion.
As a result, Coplan's estimated 11% stake in Polymarket is now valued at over $1 billion, making him a billionaire at 27.
5 Things to Know About Shayne Coplan
- Dropped out of college to pursue his entrepreneurial ventures
- Launched Polymarket from his apartment bathroom
- Received a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
- Polymarket's valuation is now $9 billion
- Coplan's net worth exceeds $1 billion at the age of 27
Photo by AFP: Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan stands with retired New York Rangers Swedish ice hockey player Henrik Lundqvist after former Rangers players rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on Oct.
Author's summary: Shayne Coplan becomes the world's youngest self-made billionaire at 27.