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Klarna

The Global AI-Powered Shopping Assistant & Buy Now Pay Later Network

Valuation / Scale $15.0 Billion (SEK 155B+)
Funding Raised $4.5 Billion
Founded 2005
Headquarters Stockholm, Sweden
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About Klarna

Klarna is a global digital bank and flexible payments network providing smart checkout, installment shopping, and AI product discovery for 150 million consumers.

VENTURE ARCHITECTURE & EQUITY

Klarna Cap Table & Shareholding Pattern

Verified equity capitalization table outlining promoter holdings, venture capital equity, strategic cross-holdings, and institutional share distribution for Klarna:

Shareholder / Entity Equity Stake Classification Strategic Notes
Sebastian Siemiatkowski 7.0% Founder / Promoter Founder & CEO
Sequoia Capital (Michael Moritz) 22.0% Lead Venture Capital Long-Term Board Representation
Heartland (Bestseller / Povlsen) 10.0% European Strategic Danish Retail Billionaire Family Office
Commonwealth Bank of Australia 5.5% Strategic Banking Partner Australasian Distribution Rights
Silver Lake & SoftBank 25.5% Late-Stage Private Equity Pre-IPO Growth Equity
Niklas Adalberth & Victor Jacobsson 8.0% Co-Founders Founding Equity
ESOP Pool & Other Institutional 22.0% Employees & Float Global Workforce Equity
LEADERSHIP & OWNERSHIP

Who is the Owner & Founder of Klarna?

Klarna was established by its founding team in 2005, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Explore the verified ownership structure, net worth, and leadership biographies below:

VERIFIED FACTS

Frequently Asked Questions about Klarna

What is Klarna's current valuation?

Klarna is valued at approximately $15.0 Billion (SEK 155B+), having raised a total of $4.5 Billion in venture financing.

Who founded Klarna and where is it headquartered?

Klarna was founded in 2005 by Sebastian Siemiatkowski with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden.

Who is the owner of Klarna and what is their net worth?

Klarna is led by founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski (Co-Founder & CEO of Klarna). Their estimated net worth is $2.5 Billion – $3.5 Billion (SEK 30B+), predominantly anchored by their equity ownership in Klarna and venture holdings.

What is the cap table and shareholding pattern of Klarna?

Klarna's equity capitalization table is anchored by key stakeholders including Sebastian Siemiatkowski (7.0%), Sequoia Capital (Michael Moritz) (22.0%), Heartland (Bestseller / Povlsen) (10.0%), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (5.5%). Explore the verified cap table on Limitless Founders for full equity breakdown.

What industry does Klarna operate in and what does it do?

Klarna operates within the FinTech & Financial Infrastructure sector. The Global AI-Powered Shopping Assistant & Buy Now Pay Later Network

How much funding has Klarna raised to date?

Klarna has secured approximately $4.5 Billion across institutional equity rounds and growth capital.

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