The Deal Desk

Episode 16

The cost of capital, or how Klarna lost eighty-five percent

In thirteen months Klarna's valuation fell from forty-five point six billion dollars to six point seven billion. One of its oldest backers said the business had never been stronger. The discount rate had moved.

First released 8 October 202612 minAI voices by Google GeminiDownload MP3 (9 MB)

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