Stripe is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 2010, the company has an estimated 8,210 employees. It functions as a payment processing solutions provider.
On April 3, 2026, Stripe, alongside other payment service providers like PayPal and Adyen, demonstrated a trend towards becoming licensed financial institutions, moving beyond their core transaction processing business. This industry shift allows these PSPs to accept deposits, provide credit, and offer additional traditional banking services.
Subscribe for full access to Stripe's products in full detail
Subscribe for full access to Stripe's revenue in full detail