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September 15, 2020

Klarna becomes Europe’s most valuable fintech after raising at $11bn valuation

Klarna has raised $650m with a post-money valuation of $10.65bn, making the Swedish company by far the most valuable fintech in Europe.


Mimi Billing

3 min read

Swedish startup Klarna has raised a fresh funding round of $650m at a post-money valuation of $10.65bn, making it by far the most valuable fintech in Europe.

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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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