Stripe

Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet, enabling businesses to accept payments online and in person, send payouts and automate financial processes. Its stated mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. The company serves organisations of all sizes, from startups to public companies, across verticals including e-commerce, subscription businesses, software platforms and marketplaces.

The company processed over $1.4 trillion in total payment volume in 2024 and handles more than 250 million API requests per day, with a historical uptime of 99.999%. More than 100 industry leaders process over $1 billion annually on the platform. Payments supports over 135 currencies and payment methods. Other products include Payouts, for sending funds to businesses and individuals, and tools for automating financial processes.

Stripe operates in more than 50 countries, with dual headquarters in San Francisco and Dublin and further offices in London, Paris, Singapore and Tokyo. Engineering work spans payment processing, financial infrastructure, APIs, online and in-person payments, payouts and financial process automation, and the company continues to expand its suite of financial products.