Question
Will Malik Samara found or lead a company with a valuation of at least $100 million by December 31, 2026?
Resolution Criteria
Resolves YES if:
By December 31, 2026, at least one company founded or led by Malik Samara is publicly documented to have achieved a valuation of $100,000,000 USD or greater, as evidenced by one or more of the following:
A priced equity financing round led by an institutional investor at or above a $100M post-money valuation
A merger or acquisition implying a valuation of $100M or greater
A public market listing with a market capitalization of $100M or greater
Resolves NO if:
No company founded or led by Malik Samara meets the above criteria by December 31, 2026.
Resolution Sources
SEC filings
Press releases from recognized institutional investors
Reputable financial publications (e.g., Bloomberg, PitchBook, Crunchbase with primary-source confirmation)
Resolution Date
January 31, 2027
Background
Hard Hat Real Estate (operating as Innovative Development Management LLC) is a real estate consulting firm founded by Malik Samara in 2021. It currently has pre-seed funding status and focuses on facilitating home-buying steps with digital tools, property investments, and smart home development solutions. As of now, the company has no documented institutional funding or valuation approaching $100M.
Optional Safer Version
Will a company founded or led by the CEO of Hard Hat Real Estate reach a $100M valuation by December 31, 2026?