Smarkets
Financial ServicesEngland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
Smarkets operates one of the world's largest prediction markets and sports betting exchanges, processing billions in annual volume across more than one million customers in regulated markets worldwide. Founded in 2008, it has built infrastructure for pricing uncertain events, with its exchange delivering sharp prices through proprietary market-making technology and deep liquidity. As a technology-focused company, its platform runs on Linux, Kafka, Postgres, and Kubernetes, with performance-critical systems implemented in Rust and C++17 and product surfaces in Python and React. The firm is licensed and regulated across multiple jurisdictions and maintains offices in London, England, and Malta, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Recent announcements indicate expansion to the United States and pursuing a CFTC license to enter U.S. prediction markets, along with a partnership with SailGP.