Stripe financial services

Stripe is a global financial technology company that provides economic infrastructure for the internet. Founded in 2010 by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison, the company began its journey in Palo Alto, California, with the goal of making online payments easier for developers and businesses of all sizes.

While the company has dual headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and San Francisco, United States, its operations and engineering efforts are distributed across multiple global locations. Since its inception, Stripe has evolved from a simple payment API to a comprehensive suite of financial tools including billing, tax automation, and corporate card issuing.

Stripe remains a private company and is one of the most valuable startups in the world. As of 2024 and looking toward 2026, it continues to be owned by its founders along with a group of major venture capital firms and institutional investors. It operates through various local subsidiaries globally to comply with regional financial regulations.