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Klarna Cuts Workforce 21%, Eyes $1B IPO Amid AI Push

3/16/2025

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Klarna Group has streamlined its workforce by 21% over two years, now employing 3,422 as it embraces AI for greater efficiency. With ambitions to raise over $1 billion in its IPO, Klarna seeks a valuation exceeding $15 billion. In a parallel move, Rapyd is expanding globally, acquiring PayU and eyeing its own IPO, hinging on Klarna's market success.

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Klarna Group has streamlined its workforce by 21% over two years, now employing 3,422 as it embraces AI for greater efficiency. With ambitions to raise over $1 billion in its IPO, Klarna seeks a valuation exceeding $15 billion. In a parallel move, Rapyd is expanding globally, acquiring PayU and eyeing its own IPO, hinging on Klarna's market success.