Interview

April 23, 2024

How a Klarna acquisition inspired Brite's pan-European payment solution

Brite Payments' founder Lena Hackelöer is looking for balance when scaling her company


Mimi Billing

5 min read

Lena Hackelöer, CEO and founder of Brite Payments

With a black slim-fit suit, high heels and a glamorous bag, Brite Payments’ founder Lena Hackelöer has a different style to her former boss and Klarna cofounder Sebastian Siemietkowski, who can often be seen on-stage at tech events in lumberjack shirts and boots.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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