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Zettle

Fintech·Sweden·Exited 2018·Held 6yr
Entry
2012
Hold
6yr
Exit
2018

Who owns Zettle?

Zettle is a Swedish Fintech company, now owned by PayPal, which acquired it in 2018 from Northzone Ventures.

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Northzone Ventures
Investor
Northzone Ventures
Northzone (early funds) · 1996 · VC

Key facts

HQSweden
SectorFintech
StatusAcquired
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
PayPal
Exit Year
2018

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Questions

Who owns Zettle?

Zettle is now owned by PayPal, which acquired it in 2018 from Northzone Ventures.

When did PayPal acquire Zettle?

PayPal acquired Zettle in 2018, buying from Northzone Ventures.

Who did Zettle sell to?

Northzone Ventures sold Zettle to PayPal in 2018 (Trade Sale).

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