Klarna IPO: Buy Now, Pay Later firm reveals profit and growth details as possible stock listing date nears
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Klarna, the Swedish fintech known for its Buy Now, Pay Later services, has filed paperwork for an initial public offering with the SEC. This move comes as the company looks to leverage its significant presence, with around 93 million active users and 675,000 merchant partners across 26 countries. Despite being profitable for the first 14 years, Klarna opted for aggressive expansion into the U.S. market in 2019, hoping to tap into the expanding demand for BNPL services. The filing not only expresses Klarna's growth strategy but also outlines potential risks for investors.
Klarna's IPO filing with the SEC marks a significant step in its expansion strategy as a leading Buy Now, Pay Later service globally, particularly in the U.S.
Despite a history of profitability for the first 14 years, Klarna's strategic U.S. market expansion since 2019 reflects its ambitions to capture a growing fintech landscape.
Read at Fast Company
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