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Swedish fintech company Klarna has made public its F-1 prospectus as it prepares for a major U.S. IPO, aiming to raise at least $1 billion at a $15 billion valuation. This move follows a recent increase in its private valuation to $14.6 billion. Klarna has turned profitable, reporting $2.8 billion in revenue and a net profit of $21 million for 2024, a significant recovery from a $244 million loss in 2023. Founded in 2005, Klarna is a leader in buy now, pay later financing. It has recently made headlines for developing an in-house AI system based on OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which led to substantial cost savings and a reduction in its workforce.