Klarna Reportedly Preparing $1 Billion IPO with $15 Billion Valuation Target
The Swedish BNPL giant is expected to publicly file for a U.S. listing next week, aiming to price shares in early April.
- Klarna is reportedly planning to raise at least $1 billion in a U.S. initial public offering, with a valuation target exceeding $15 billion.
- The company confidentially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in November 2024 and is expected to file publicly next week.
- Klarna's valuation has seen significant fluctuations, dropping from $45.6 billion in 2021 to $6.7 billion in 2022, before rebounding to $14.6 billion in late 2024.
- The IPO could signal renewed momentum for tech public listings, following a slump in recent years, with other fintech firms like Chime and Zilch also considering IPOs in 2025.
- Known for its buy now, pay later services, Klarna serves 85 million customers globally and partners with 600,000 retailers.