About Niklas Adalberth
Niklas Adalberth is a Swedish entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known as a co-founder of the fintech giant Klarna, where he served as Deputy CEO. After exiting Klarna, he founded the Norrsken Foundation in 2016, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs solve the world's greatest challenges. He is also an investor and focuses on impact-driven ventures.
Career
Founder
Founder
Co-founder, Deputy CEO
Co-founder, Deputy CEO
Education

Trained in Accounting and Finance
Studied accounting and finance, providing the foundational knowledge necessary for co-founding and scaling a major financial technology company like Klarna. The academic background was crucial in understanding the financial markets and business operations.

Trained in Accounting and Finance
Pursued further studies in business, complementing the finance background with broader strategic and management perspectives. This education contributed to the executive leadership roles held at Klarna.

Student
Attended the prestigious Stockholm School of Economics, where the idea for Klarna was conceived and founded in 2005. The environment fostered entrepreneurial spirit and provided early networking opportunities.
Skills
Core technical and professional competencies developed through founding and scaling a fintech giant and leading a global impact foundation.
Business Strategy
E-commerce
Fintech
E-payments
E-business
Mobile Payments
Entrepreneurship
Start-ups
Business Development
Product Management
Management
Project Management
Philanthropy
Impact Investing
Social Entrepreneurship
Non-profit Management
Digital Marketing
Online Advertising
B2B
IT Strategy
Domains
Fintech, E-commerce, Digital Payments
Social Impact, Venture Capital, Non-profit
Technology, Entrepreneurship, Global Development
Tags
Visionary, Entrepreneurial, Philanthropic, Impact-Driven
Strategic, Results-Oriented, Founder's Mentality
Fintech Pioneer, Social Innovator, Global Citizen
Recent Content


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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs generated for a founder with a successful exit (Klarna) and a subsequent non-profit venture (Norrsken Foundation).
How long was Niklas Adalberth at Klarna?
What is the Norrsken Foundation's focus?
He founded the Norrsken Foundation in June 2016, which is a non-profit organization focused on helping entrepreneurs solve global challenges.
What was Niklas Adalberth's role at Klarna?
He was the Co-founder and Former Deputy CEO of Klarna AB, which achieved a valuation of $46 billion.
How many followers does he have on LinkedIn?
He has 8.5K followers on LinkedIn and 2.3K followers on Instagram, according to recent data.
Where did Niklas Adalberth study business?
He attended Stockholm University, Copenhagen Business School, and the Stockholm School of Economics.


