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Klarna is a Swedish fintech company founded in 2005 that provides payment solutions for online shopping.
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The company operates in 17 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.
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As of 2021, Klarna has over 18 million active users globally and over 250,000 retail partners.
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The company has raised over $3.7 billion in funding and is valued at over $31 billion.
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In 2020, Klarna reported revenue of $1.1 billion, a 40% increase from the previous year.
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The company's payment options include "Pay later" and "Slice it," which allow customers to defer payment or pay in installments, respectively.
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Klarna's payment solutions are particularly popular among younger generations, with over 60% of its users being under the age of 36.
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Klarna has been recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company, and its CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2021.
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In addition to payment solutions, Klarna also offers savings and investment products through its Klarna Bank subsidiary.