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Luana Lopes Lara Becomes Youngest Female Billionaire at 29

3/21/2026

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Luana Lopes Lara became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire at 29, with a net worth of $1.3 billion.
Her wealth grew after Kalshi's valuation reached $11 billion following a $1 billion Series E funding.
Kalshi, founded in 2018, gained regulatory approval to offer event contracts on U.S. elections.
Kalshi expanded into Brazil, focusing on inflation and interest rates.
Trading volume has risen to over $1 billion weekly.

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Story summary

Luana Lopes Lara became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire at 29, with a net worth of $1.3 billion.
Her wealth grew after Kalshi's valuation reached $11 billion following a $1 billion Series E funding.
Kalshi, founded in 2018, gained regulatory approval to offer event contracts on U.S. elections.
Kalshi expanded into Brazil, focusing on inflation and interest rates.
Trading volume has risen to over $1 billion weekly.