Polymarket has secured significant investment from 1789 Capital, a firm backed by Donald Trump Jr., who has also joined the company's advisory board. The platform experienced rapid growth, processing six billion dollars in trades in early 2025, mainly in political, economic, and global event derivatives. Trump Jr. praised the platform for enabling users to stake money on their beliefs, bypassing traditional media narratives. 1789 Capital aims to support American innovation, aligning with conservative interests.