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September 11, 2025

Klarna lets employees sell shares early in IPO window, reports say

Swedish fintech giant allows workers to bypass usual lock-up period

Martin Coulter

2 min read

Klarna employees are in line for an unusual windfall after the Swedish fintech made its long-awaited debut on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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