🏆 Deal of the Month · March 2021
Klarna raised USD 1 billion in a Private Investment Round in March 2021, at a post-money valuation of USD 31 billion. The round was backed by a combination of new and existing investors. The deal was recognised by Venionaire DealMatrix as Deal of the Month for March 2021.
Klarna — key deal facts
| Company | Klarna |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Amount raised | USD 1B |
| Valuation | USD 31 Billion |
| Round | Private Investment Round |
| Investors | Combination of new and existing investors |
| Sectors | FinTech |
Who invested in Klarna?
The round was supported by a combination of new and existing investors. The participation of both new and returning backers signals continued confidence in Klarna's growth trajectory and business model. The breadth of the investor base reflects sustained institutional appetite for large-scale FinTech opportunities in Europe.
What does Klarna do?
Klarna is a Stockholm-based FinTech company and digital bank founded in 2005 by Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Niklas Adalberth, and Victor Jacobsson. The company offers buy now, pay later services, interest-free payment options, the Klarna Card, and an AI-powered shopping and budgeting app. Klarna also provides retail marketing and e-commerce tools for merchant partners. Sebastian Siemiatkowski serves as CEO and the company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
Klarna valuation & multiples
Frequently asked questions
How much did Klarna raise in its Private Investment Round?
Klarna raised USD 1 billion in a Private Investment Round in March 2021.
What is Klarna's valuation?
Klarna was valued at USD 31 billion at the time of its March 2021 Private Investment Round.
Who invested in Klarna?
The round was funded by a combination of new and existing investors; no individual lead investor was disclosed.
When was Klarna founded and where is it based?
Klarna was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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