Analysis

August 29, 2025

Is Klarna ready to IPO?

The fintech reportedly plans to float as soon as next month


Tom Matsuda

5 min read

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of Klarna

Earlier this week, reports emerged that Swedish fintech Klarna was once again preparing to list on the New York Stock Exchange. 

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Tom Matsuda

Tom Matsuda is a fintech reporter at Sifted and writes our weekly fintech newsletter. Find him on X and LinkedIn

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