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Stripe's Valuation Soars to $159 Billion Amid AI Boom

2/24/2026

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Stripe, Inc. announced a $159 billion valuation after a secondary stock sale, up from $91.5 billion last year.
The valuation nearly tripled from $95 billion in 2021.
Investors Thrive Capital and Coatue Management participated in the tender offer, enabling employees to sell shares.
Stripe reported $1.9 trillion in 2025 total payment volume, with demand from enterprise giants and AI companies driving growth, as noted by co-founder John Collison.

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Stripe, Inc. announced a $159 billion valuation after a secondary stock sale, up from $91.5 billion last year.
The valuation nearly tripled from $95 billion in 2021.
Investors Thrive Capital and Coatue Management participated in the tender offer, enabling employees to sell shares.
Stripe reported $1.9 trillion in 2025 total payment volume, with demand from enterprise giants and AI companies driving growth, as noted by co-founder John Collison.