
Klarna
Founded Year
2005Stage
Private Equity - IV | AliveTotal Raised
$4.272BValuation
$0000Last Raised
$800M | 7 mos agoRevenue
$0000About Klarna
Klarna offers payment solutions to e-stores. The company offers services such as direct payments, pay after delivery options, and installment plans. It also assumes credit and fraud risks for e-stores. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Klarna in 48 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Jan 5, 2023.


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The Fintech 250: The most promising fintech companies of 2022Expert Collections containing Klarna
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Klarna is included in 12 Expert Collections, including Digital Health.
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Klarna Patents
Klarna has filed 29 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- User interfaces
- Classification algorithms
- Graphical user interfaces

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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11/23/2020 | 1/10/2023 | User interfaces, Graphical user interfaces, Machine learning, Classification algorithms, Biological interactions | Grant |
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Grant Date | 1/10/2023 |
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Related Topics | User interfaces, Graphical user interfaces, Machine learning, Classification algorithms, Biological interactions |
Status | Grant |
Latest Klarna News
Feb 1, 2023
After taking the world of consumer payments by storm, buy now pay later (BNPL) is slowly entering the B2B domain, bringing with it new opportunities for businesses to access the working capital they need – and for financiers to access new clients. Unlike the consumer model, led by firms such as Klarna and Afterpay, B2B ... The post Analysis: Getting in on the growing buy now, pay later trend appeared first on Global Trade Review (GTR).
Klarna Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Klarna founded?
Klarna was founded in 2005.
Where is Klarna's headquarters?
Klarna's headquarters is located at Sveavagen 46, Stockholm.
What is Klarna's latest funding round?
Klarna's latest funding round is Private Equity - IV.
How much did Klarna raise?
Klarna raised a total of $4.272B.
Who are the investors of Klarna?
Investors of Klarna include Sequoia Capital, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Silver Lake, BESTSELLER, CPP Investments and 59 more.
Who are Klarna's competitors?
Competitors of Klarna include Yoco, Younited, Sunbit, Bumper, TouchBistro, Soisy, Colendi, Satispay, SeQura, Carats & Cake and 69 more.
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