About Stripe
Stripe is a global technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Founded in 2010 by Patrick and John Collison, Stripe enables businesses of all sizes to accept payments, manage subscriptions, and launch new ventures online.
Payment Platform
Stripe's core payment processing platform supports over 135 currencies and dozens of payment methods worldwide, including credit cards, digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay), buy now pay later (Affirm, Klarna), and local payment methods. Stripe Connect enables platforms to facilitate payments between their users.
Financial Infrastructure
Stripe offers a suite of financial tools including Stripe Billing (subscription management), Stripe Tax (automated tax calculation), Stripe Issuing (card issuing), Stripe Capital (business lending), and Stripe Atlas (company formation). The platform processes hundreds of billions of dollars annually.
Developer Experience
Stripe is renowned for its developer-first approach with clean APIs, comprehensive documentation, and easy integration. The company consistently ranks among the most loved platforms by developers worldwide.
Global Reach
Stripe operates in over 45 countries and serves millions of businesses from startups to large enterprises including Amazon, Google, Uber, and Salesforce. The company's annual payment volume exceeds $1 trillion.
Financial Performance
Stripe is privately held and valued at over $50 billion. The company reported $32.8 billion in total payment volume for 2024 and is one of the most valuable private companies globally.
Leadership
Patrick Collison (CEO) and John Collison (President) co-founded Stripe and continue to lead the company's vision of increasing the GDP of the internet.