Klarna

The smart way to shop and pay

General Information
Company Name
Klarna
Founded Year
2005
Location (Offices)
Sweden +39
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
4759
Industries
E-Commerce, Fintech, Payments
Funding Stage
Not Funded/Unknown
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Klarna - Company Profile

Klarna, with its slogan "The smart way to shop and pay," is a Swedish company founded in 2005 that offers innovative solutions in the E-Commerce, Fintech, and Payments industries. The company's goal is to make shopping "smoooth" and provide flexible, healthy financial services to consumers worldwide. Klarna, headquartered in Sweden, has expanded its reach with offices in Stockholm, London, New York, Berlin, and more. Klarna's impact on the global market is evident through its impressive statistics, boasting over 85 million active users and facilitating 2.5 million transactions per day. The company's AI-powered payment and shopping solutions have revolutionized the online shopping and payment experience, empowering consumers to shop smarter with confidence and convenience. Klarna has also successfully integrated its innovative technology and marketing solutions with more than 575,000+ global retailers, including renowned brands such as H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macy’s, Ikea, Expedia Group, and Nike. A significant milestone for Klarna is the recent $800.00M Venture Round investment secured on 11 July 2022. Notable investors in this round include Mubadala, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Silver Lake, Spring Street Group, Vika Ventures, Vijay Shankar, Sequoia Capital, Disruptive Ventures, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and Bestseller Group, reflecting the strong support and confidence from the investment community. Klarna's dedication to aligning with consumer needs and its substantial growth in the e-commerce and fintech sectors position it as a key player in shaping the future of online shopping and payments, making it an appealing prospect for potential investors and stakeholders. Joining Klarna signifies participating in its remarkable journey of innovation and disruption. To learn more about Klarna, visit Klarna.com.

Taxonomy: Online Payments, AI-powered Solutions, Consumer Finance, International Expansion, IT Development, Social Shopping, Sustainable Solutions, Global Retailers, Consumer Confidence, Marketing Solutions, Digital Commerce

Funding Rounds & Investors of Klarna (23)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Not Funded/Unknown - 2 OpenAI 19 May 2025
Venture Round $4.34M - 13 Dec 2024
Secondary Market Unknown 1 Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP) 01 Nov 2023
Venture Round $800.00M 10 Vijay Shankar, Sequoia Capital +3 11 Jul 2022
Secondary Market £6.64M 2 10 Dec 2021

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