Fintech Daydreaming

Swedish Fintech Takes Center Stage | Nordic Fintech Highlights August 2024


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We’re back with another Nordic Fintech Highlights episode, and this time it’s practically drenched in pink, thanks to Klarna's dominant presence! Pål and Ville, along with the ever-insightful Janne Salminen from Helsinki Fintech Farm, dive into the latest Nordic fintech stories making waves.

First, Pål kicks off with IKEA’s intriguing foray into the second-hand market with IKEA Preowned. A marketplace for upcycled furniture? It’s sustainability meets e-commerce, with IKEA finding clever new ways to make us assemble our lives—again.
Next, Janne unpacks Klarna’s big news: after years of massive spending and headline-making drama, they’ve finally turned a profit. It’s like watching a fintech unicorn finally come of age—but don’t worry, they’re still as stylish as ever.
Ville wraps things up with Klarna’s latest move—offering full-on payment accounts for customers. Channeling some serious African mobile money vibes, Klarna is now aiming to go beyond “buy now, pay later” and take on the banks at their own game. But will this bold move succeed, or is it just another flex from the fintech giant?
Tune in for this “fifty shades of pink” episode of Fintech Daydreaming, where we break down the Nordic fintech scene with a heavy Swedish twist. If you're into Nordic fintech and aren’t afraid of a little disruption, this one’s for you!
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