Stripe payment processing services

Stripe is a leading financial technology company that provides economic infrastructure for the internet. Originally conceived by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison in 2010, the company was officially launched in San Francisco, California. It revolutionized how businesses accept payments online by providing simple, developer-friendly APIs.

Today, Stripe operates as a private company with dual headquarters in San Francisco and Dublin. While it is not a physical product manufactured in a factory, its software development and infrastructure maintenance primarily occur in the United States and Ireland, with additional engineering hubs located globally. The brand is owned by Stripe, Inc., which remains a private entity backed by major venture capital firms and institutional investors.