Stripe, Inc.

Overview & Vision

Stripe, Inc. is a financial technology (fintech) startup that provides economic infrastructure for the internet. Its core mission is to increase the GDP of the internet by enabling businesses of all sizes—from small startups to large enterprises—to accept payments, manage revenue, and expand globally with ease.

Stripe’s vision is to simplify online commerce, making global trade accessible to anyone with an internet connection. With cutting-edge APIs and software solutions, Stripe has become a backbone of online payments for startups, e-commerce platforms, and digital enterprises.

History & Development

Founded in 2010 by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison, Stripe was created to address the complexities of online payments. The startup quickly gained traction among Silicon Valley companies due to its developer-friendly APIs.

Stripe has since expanded worldwide, supporting millions of businesses in over 40 countries. It has raised billions in venture capital and is valued as one of the most valuable private startups in the world.

Business Segments & Offerings

Stripe Payments – Seamless online and in-app payment processing for businesses.
Stripe Connect – Infrastructure for marketplaces and platforms to onboard users and manage transactions.
Stripe Atlas – Startup toolkit for entrepreneurs to incorporate, set up banking, and launch globally.
Stripe Radar – Fraud detection powered by machine learning.
Stripe Issuing & Treasury – Tools to create, manage, and distribute virtual and physical cards.

Innovation & Market Leadership

Stripe is a pioneer in API-driven financial infrastructure, powering e-commerce, subscription services, and fintech ecosystems. The company invests in machine learning, AI-driven fraud prevention, and new financial services to help businesses grow.

Notably, Stripe has partnerships with tech giants like Amazon, Shopify, and Google, and supports millions of startups and small businesses worldwide.

Sustainability & Social Responsibility

Stripe actively invests in climate technology through its Stripe Climate program, where businesses can allocate a portion of revenue to carbon removal initiatives. The company also supports diversity, open-source projects, and digital financial inclusion worldwide.

Global Reach & Client Base

Stripe operates across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, serving companies such as Lyft, DoorDash, Zoom, Shopify, and millions of startups globally.