Founded in 2005, Klarna today generates 10 billion SEK through its payment solutions for e-commerce. 90 million consumers in 17 countries use Klarna's payment services. Two million transactions are made every day at the company, which today has 3,500 employees and also a banking license.
The CEO of the Centre for Business History Alexander Husebye is part of the jury for SVD's Business Achievement. He comments:
"In terms of business achievement, what Klarna has accomplished is unique. Now there has been a shift with some admission of problems that Klarna has responded to."
The award is presented by Prince Daniel in collaboration with Young Enterprise on May 11.
