Klarna IPO

Klarna was founded in 2005 by Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Victor Jacobsson, and Niklas Adalberth. Klarna announced its IPO on January 29, 2024.

Klarna is a Sweden-based fintech company that provides payment solutions primarily for stores, handling customer payments. Per Forge data, Klarna raised $4.5 billion in funding over 32 rounds, with their latest funding raised on Jul 11, 2022. Key investors include H&M Group Ventures, Dragoneer Investment Group, Walerud Ventures, General Atlantic, Arctic Ventures, Macy’s, and Silver Lake.

These comments should not be interpreted to mean that the company is formally pursuing or foregoing an IPO.

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Is Klarna a publicly traded company?

Klarna is a private company and not publicly traded.

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What is Klarna's IPO price?

The IPO price for Klarna will be known only if it becomes public. However, you may access the "Price At Last Round" and the "Implied EV" for publicly traded comparable companies with Forge Data.

Can you invest in Klarna pre-IPO?

Klarna is privately held company and is not publicly traded, therefor investing in Klarna pre-IPO is only available to accredited investors. If you meet the accreditation criteria, you can register for Forge’s Secondary Marketplace to invest in private companies before their potential IPO. If you are not an accredited investor, discover how to begin the the process to potentially qualify for new investment opportunities.

What is the value of my Klarna shares?

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Can you sell Klarna before it goes public?

Yes, you can seek to sell shares in Klarna while it remains private. If you are considering selling, you can register today for free to get started. Once registered, a Private Market Specialist will guide you through any questions you might have. You may also continue to browse through our resources to help you understand the implications and procedures involved in selling your private market shares.

What is Klarna's funding to date?

Klarna has raised $1.29B to date.

When was Klarna founded?

Klarna was founded in 2005.

Who are Klarna's major investors?

Sequoia Capital

General Atlantic

Digital Sky Technologies

MSA Capital

Arctic Ventures

DST Global

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Atomico

Jane Walerud

Investment AB Oresund

Vista Equity Partners

Mubadala Investment Company

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Updated on: Jul 26, 2024

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