Specialist traders at the NYSE recently worked on Klarna’s $17 billion IPO, which soared 30% initially before settling 15% higher. The success of Klarna’s IPO has investors wondering which big fintech name could be next. Gemini, another fintech IPO, saw a 14% surge in its debut.
Stripe, a digital payments firm, recently opted for a secondary share sale, valuing the company at $91.5 billion. While Stripe remains private, many fintech unicorn CEOs are watching Klarna’s IPO performance to gauge the right moment to list the company on the stock market.
Revolut, a digital banking unicorn, is valued at $75 billion, surpassing some major U.K. banks. The company recently allowed employees to sell shares on the secondary market, providing a liquidity opportunity. Revolut’s CEO has expressed a preference for listing in the U.S. rather than London’s IPO market.
Monzo, a British digital bank, recently reached a $5.9 billion valuation in a secondary share sale. Reports suggest Monzo has lined up bankers for a potential IPO in the first half of 2026. Monzo’s CEO mentioned that the company is focused on scaling the business and reaching more customers.
Starling Bank, a neobank, is reportedly considering an IPO in the U.S. as part of its expansion plans. The bank recently hired a former global banking president to lead its growth in the U.S. Starling’s plans for global expansion through its Engine technology unit are underway. Bulgaria-founded fintech firm Payhawk aims for IPO, valued at $1 billion in 2022. Revenue surged 85% to 23.4 million euros in 2024. Payhawk CEO eyes IPO in five years, targeting $400-500 million-plus ARR companies. Honorary mentions include Ripple, valued at $15 billion, and Germany’s N26 at $9 billion facing setbacks.
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