Stripe employees and shareholders stock buyback plan implemented, company valuation reached 159 billion US dollars.

On February 24th, Stripe announced a tender offer for employees and shareholders, with the company's valuation locked in at $159 billion. This is a huge increase compared to $91.5 billion a year ago. This round of funding was provided by top venture capitalists such as Thrive Capital, Coatue Management, and a16z. According to the financial technology company, its total transaction volume in 2025 is expected to grow by 34% to reach $19 trillion. Stripe stated that it achieved "strong" profitability in 2025, with its suite of products expected to achieve a $1 billion annual revenue run rate by 2026.