With Klarna set for a public offering, a pipeline of venture-backed fintech startups is anticipated to follow suit. Notable candidates include Stripe and Chime, both of which have raised significant funding; Stripe holds a valuation of $91.5 billion and Chime is reportedly further along the IPO path. Other potential IPO candidates span the crypto and blockchain sectors, such as Circle, known for its USDC stablecoin, and Anchorage, focused on crypto payment infrastructure. Additionally, international firms like Australia’s Airwallex and Jakarta’s Xendit are gearing up for IPOs, with various companies from Indonesia and the Philippines also showing promise. Despite a challenging market environment, industry observers are hopeful that 2025 could see a surge of fintech IPOs, revitalizing public markets, which have been quiet since 2021. Moves toward these offerings highlight a transition as unicorns assess their readiness for an IPO in fluctuating conditions.

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