Klarna
Founded Year
2005Stage
Corporate Minority - V | AliveTotal Raised
$4.298BValuation
$0000Last Raised
$26.5M | 8 mos agoRevenue
$0000Mosaic Score The Mosaic Score is an algorithm that measures the overall financial health and market potential of private companies.
+65 points in the past 30 days
About Klarna
Klarna provides payment solutions and shopping services. The company offers price comparison, installment payments, and consumer financing for online shopping. Klarna serves the ecommerce industry, providing services to both consumers and retailers. Klarna was formerly known as Kreditor . It was founded in 2005 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
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ESPs containing Klarna
The ESP matrix leverages data and analyst insight to identify and rank leading companies in a given technology landscape.
The buy now pay later (BNPL) — B2C payments market offers a flexible payment solution for consumers, allowing shoppers to make purchases and split the cost into multiple installments, typically interest-free. BNPL solutions provide an alternative to traditional credit cards and enable customers to make purchases without upfront payment or the need for a credit check. BNPL solutions typically offer…
Klarna named as Leader among 15 other companies, including Affirm, PayPal, and Synchrony.
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Research containing Klarna
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Klarna in 13 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Feb 28, 2025.
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Expert Collections containing Klarna
Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.
Klarna is included in 11 Expert Collections, including E-Commerce.
E-Commerce
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Companies that sell goods online (B2C), or enable the selling of goods online via tech solutions (B2B).
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Fintech 100
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Digital Lending
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SMB Fintech
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Klarna Patents
Klarna has filed 37 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- classification algorithms
- machine learning
- artificial neural networks
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7/2022 | 8/20/2024 | Social networking services, Machine learning, Classification algorithms, Artificial neural networks, Computational linguistics | Grant |
Application Date | 4/7/2022 |
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Grant Date | 8/20/2024 |
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Related Topics | Social networking services, Machine learning, Classification algorithms, Artificial neural networks, Computational linguistics |
Status | Grant |
Latest Klarna News
Jul 8, 2025
Arizona-based writer tells BBC it took her nearly 20 hours to fix a copy generated using AI. 08 Jul 2025, 10:05 AM IST 08 Jul 2025, 10:05 AM IST Save Sarah Skidd, a product marketing manager, revealed she is being hired by companies to fix issues created by artificial intelligence. (Photo source: Pixabay ) Relying on artificial intelligence for routine work has proved costly for a content agency. The company finally took help from a United States-based product manager to rework an AI-generated copy. This came with an additional cost of $2,000 (nearly Rs 1.71 lakh). Sarah Skidd, a product marketing manager, revealed she is being hired by companies to fix issues created by artificial intelligence. The Arizona-based writer told BBC that she was recently paid $100 an hour by a content agency to fix AI-generated content. It took her nearly 20 hours, as she had to rewrite the entire copy for a hospitality client. "It was the kind of copy you typically see in AI copy—just very basic; it wasn't interesting," Skidd told BBC. "It was supposed to sell and intrigue, but instead it was very vanilla." Rather than making small changes, she "had to redo the whole thing" and ended up making over Rs 1.7 lakh in 20 hours. ALSO READ "Maybe I'm being naive, but I think if you are very good, you won't have trouble,” she expressed her views about concerns around AI. According to Skidd, AI can be an excellent tool when used correctly. Like her, there are many writers who are earning by fixing AI-generated content. A digital marketing agency co-owner, Sophie Warner, shared a similar experience, noting how her clients were using ChatGPT for their issues first. "Earlier, clients would message us if they were having issues with their site or wanted to introduce new functionality," Warner said. "Now they are going to ChatGPT first." She said clients using ChatGPT for website code had reported issues. These include sites crashing down or leaving them vulnerable to hackers. She revealed that such a move cost one of her clients £360 (Rs 42,000) and three days of service disruption, the BBC report added. Similar instances have occurred in the past where businesses trying to cut costs with AI have ended up paying more. In June, a Swedish fintech company, Klarna, made headlines for a similar incident. The company announced that it was organising a large-scale recruitment drive to hire staff again, two years after firing more than 700 employees to replace them with AI. ALSO READ
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 Corporate Minority - V.
How much did Klarna raise?
Klarna raised a total of $4.298B.
Who are the investors of Klarna?
Investors of Klarna include Chrysalis Investments, Leading European Tech Scaleups, Sequoia Capital, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Silver Lake and 69 more.
Who are Klarna's competitors?
Competitors of Klarna include Jifiti, ToneTag, FlexM, Atome, Token.io and 7 more.
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