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's journey to wealth began when he dropped out of college and launched his firm from his apartment bathroom.
5 Things to Know About Shayne Coplan
- Founder of cryptocurrency-based betting platform Polymarket
- Received a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
- Polymarket's valuation lifted to $9 billion
- Coplan's 11% stake in Polymarket valued at over $1 billion
- Became a billionaire at age 27
His estimated 11% stake in Polymarket is now valued at more than $1 billion.
Author's summary: Shayne Coplan becomes youngest self-made billionaire at 27.
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