Summary
AI prediction-market platform Elastics has raised $2 million in a pre-seed round led by Frst.
The startup is building an AI-native operating system that allows users to “trade with words” while automated agents handle execution and risk.
Funding will support hiring in Poland and integrations with platforms like Polymarket, Kalshi, and Limitless.
Elastics raises $2M pre-seed round
Warsaw-based Elastics has secured $2 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by early-stage investor Frst. The round also drew participation from prominent angels across the AI and crypto ecosystem, including contributors linked to ElevenLabs, XBTO, RedStone, and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
Founded by Szymon Pawica and Mateusz Brodowicz, the company is positioning itself at the intersection of quantitative trading, large language models, and blockchain-based prediction markets.
Building an AI-native prediction market OS
Elastics is developing what it calls an “AI-native operating system for prediction markets,” designed to simplify trading through natural language inputs. Instead of manually placing trades, users can express market views in plain language, while AI agents convert those inputs into structured trading strategies.
These agents continuously scan markets across platforms such as Polymarket, Kalshi, and Limitless, identifying liquidity trends and conviction signals. They can also execute trades, adjust positions, and manage risk around the clock based on evolving probabilities and user-defined parameters.
The broader goal is to make advanced quantitative strategies accessible to retail users, rather than limiting them to hedge funds and institutional players.
Growing demand for prediction market tools
Prediction markets have seen rapid growth, with industry estimates pointing to a sharp rise in trading volumes in recent years. As these platforms expand into areas like macroeconomics, elections, and AI-related forecasts, demand is increasing for tools that help users analyze, size, and manage positions more effectively.
Elastics aims to fill this gap by offering automation and intelligence similar to algorithmic trading platforms in traditional finance—potentially reshaping how individuals participate in prediction markets.
What’s next
The fresh capital will be used to hire AI and quantitative specialists in Poland and to deepen integrations with leading prediction market platforms. As the sector continues to scale, Elastics is betting that AI-driven execution and risk management tools will become essential infrastructure for traders.
