Stripe

Stripe develops APIs and tools for businesses to accept and manage online payments securely. It supports various international debit/credit cards, serving e-commerce platforms, SaaS companies, marketplaces, and non-profits globally.

John Collison

Co-Founder, President and Board Member

Past deals in Payments

Bridge

Acquisition in 2024
Bridge is developer of an application programming interface for money movement within the financial technology sector. The company provides APIs that enable developers to convert various forms of currency into stablecoins and to facilitate instant, global transactions with built-in compliance and programmability features.

TrueLayer

Series E in 2024
TrueLayer facilitates real-time online payments by integrating with banks and financial institutions. It enables businesses to verify identities, access transactions, and make instant payments across multiple countries. With over 10 million users trusting its services, TrueLayer aims to revolutionize global payment systems.

Lemon Squeezy

Acquisition in 2024
Lemon Squeezy is a technology company that specializes in providing payment software solutions for Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses and digital creators. Its platform enables global online sales by handling various payment needs, including subscription management, tax collection and remittance, fraud protection, and multi-currency support. By outsourcing these complex tasks to Lemon Squeezy, clients can focus on growing their revenue while the company ensures compliance and reduces operational burdens.

PayMongo

Series B in 2022
PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, founded in 2019 by Francis Plaza, Luis Sia, Jaime Hing, and Edwin Lacierda. The company provides businesses with the tools to accept online payments through various channels, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. Its platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction monitoring, analytics tools to analyze customer purchasing patterns, and a streamlined checkout process to enhance the customer experience. Additionally, PayMongo offers shareable payment links that merchants can distribute via multiple communication channels, facilitating convenient payment collection. The company's mission is to empower businesses in the rapidly evolving digital economy by providing modern, accessible payment solutions.

Check

Series C in 2022
Check is the leading payroll platform that pioneered the ability for companies to differentiate and open up new revenue streams by embedding payroll into their platforms. Historically, complex regulatory structures stagnated payroll innovation, making it harder for businesses to create their own payroll offerings. By building on Check’s best in class infrastructure, flexible API, and deep expertise, platforms can launch profitable payroll businesses much faster, and with little overhead or administrative burden. Since Check’s public launch in January 2021, leading vertical SaaS companies and large scale workforce management horizontal platforms have built successful payroll businesses on its infrastructure. Check’s partners collectively serve more than 250,000 businesses and over 4 million employees. Check is backed by Stripe, Thrive Capital, Index Ventures, and Bedrock.

Imprint

Series A in 2021
Imprint is a financial services company founded in 2020 and based in New York, specializing in payments, rewards, and loyalty services. The firm has developed a full-stack payments and loyalty platform that facilitates payment processing for merchants and consumers. This platform allows users to execute financial transactions while also earning loyalty and reward points, streamlining the management of daily financial transactions. Imprint aims to enhance the payment experience by integrating rewards and loyalty features, making it easier for users to engage with their financial activities.

Clear

Venture Round in 2021
Clear is a fintech platform that provides services for invoices, taxes, payments, and credit. Clear was founded in 2011 and was headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Recko (Acquired by Stripe)

Acquisition in 2021
Recko Software Private Limited specializes in artificial intelligence-driven reconciliation of digital transactions for various industries, including food tech, e-commerce, transportation, fintech, insurance, and banking. Founded in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, India, the company offers a SaaS-based product that automates the reconciliation process, allowing organizations to maintain detailed records of transactions and commercial contracts. By connecting with payment gateways, banks, and merchants' order management systems through APIs, Recko's software enables businesses to efficiently track receivables, monitor cash flow, and identify discrepancies in settlements. This solution addresses the challenges posed by the increasing volume of digital transactions, helping enterprises ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial operations without requiring extensive coding expertise.

XFlow

Seed Round in 2021
XFlow is a software company specializing in payments infrastructure designed to facilitate cross-border transactions for businesses. The company develops a platform that streamlines inward payment flows, addressing challenges such as regulatory complexity, lack of transparency, and high transaction costs. XFlow's solutions include performing compliance checks, determining the purpose of transfers, completing required documentation, and generating electronic foreign inward remittance advice. By simplifying the payment process, XFlow enables clients to efficiently send and receive money across global markets.

TrueLayer

Series E in 2021
TrueLayer facilitates real-time online payments by integrating with banks and financial institutions. It enables businesses to verify identities, access transactions, and make instant payments across multiple countries. With over 10 million users trusting its services, TrueLayer aims to revolutionize global payment systems.

Wave Mobile Money

Series A in 2021
Wave Mobile Money is a financial technology company focused on providing app-based solutions for saving, transferring, and borrowing money in Africa. With a mission to create the first cashless continent, Wave aims to address the challenge of limited access to banking services, as less than 10% of the African population has a bank account. The company is developing an inclusive financial network that offers no account fees and allows for instant transactions, making it accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging technology, Wave is creating affordable financial services that enable individuals to manage their money effectively, thereby fostering economic empowerment and contributing to poverty alleviation. Its platform supports various services, including deposits, withdrawals, bill payments, and money transfers, facilitating cashless transactions for users and businesses alike.

Balance

Series A in 2021
Balance provides a digital payments platform for B2B online purchasing, aiming to simplify the experience for both buyers and vendors. Founded in 2019 by Bar Geron and Yoni Shuster, it is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The B2B checkout platform processes online payments and employs a machine learning engine for real-time authentication and financial risk assessment, offering flexibility for businesses to pay on their own terms.

Safepay

Seed Round in 2021
Safepay operates a secure payments platform designed to facilitate digital transactions in Pakistan. The company offers a single integrated payment solution that works with both local and international payment options. By assisting stores in increasing checkout conversion rates, Safepay helps streamline sales and improve account receivables. Its platform enables customers to pay online efficiently, enhancing the overall payment process for clients and promoting a smoother transaction experience.

Monzo Bank

Series G in 2021
Monzo Bank is a London-based commercial bank, established in 2015. It provides personal banking services including current, joint and savings accounts, plus business banking with invoicing, overdrafts and loans, and offers internet and mobile app-based banking in the United Kingdom and the United States. The bank emphasizes a mobile-first approach with real-time spending updates, transaction categorization, budgeting tools, and instant notifications. Its app features Pots sub-accounts to set aside funds for specific goals and includes a premium tier, Monzo Plus, with additional features such as enhanced card designs and travel insurance. Monzo aims to replace traditional branches with a fully digital experience, serving customers who prefer managing finances via smartphone.

Balance

Seed Round in 2021
Balance provides a digital payments platform for B2B online purchasing, aiming to simplify the experience for both buyers and vendors. Founded in 2019 by Bar Geron and Yoni Shuster, it is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The B2B checkout platform processes online payments and employs a machine learning engine for real-time authentication and financial risk assessment, offering flexibility for businesses to pay on their own terms.

Check

Series B in 2021
Check is the leading payroll platform that pioneered the ability for companies to differentiate and open up new revenue streams by embedding payroll into their platforms. Historically, complex regulatory structures stagnated payroll innovation, making it harder for businesses to create their own payroll offerings. By building on Check’s best in class infrastructure, flexible API, and deep expertise, platforms can launch profitable payroll businesses much faster, and with little overhead or administrative burden. Since Check’s public launch in January 2021, leading vertical SaaS companies and large scale workforce management horizontal platforms have built successful payroll businesses on its infrastructure. Check’s partners collectively serve more than 250,000 businesses and over 4 million employees. Check is backed by Stripe, Thrive Capital, Index Ventures, and Bedrock.

Paystack

Acquisition in 2020
Founded in 2015, Paystack enables African businesses to accept payments from anyone worldwide via credit/debit cards, money transfers, and mobile money on their websites or apps. Its platform simplifies secure online transactions.

PayMongo

Series A in 2020
PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, founded in 2019 by Francis Plaza, Luis Sia, Jaime Hing, and Edwin Lacierda. The company provides businesses with the tools to accept online payments through various channels, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. Its platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction monitoring, analytics tools to analyze customer purchasing patterns, and a streamlined checkout process to enhance the customer experience. Additionally, PayMongo offers shareable payment links that merchants can distribute via multiple communication channels, facilitating convenient payment collection. The company's mission is to empower businesses in the rapidly evolving digital economy by providing modern, accessible payment solutions.

Monzo Bank

Series G in 2020
Monzo Bank is a London-based commercial bank, established in 2015. It provides personal banking services including current, joint and savings accounts, plus business banking with invoicing, overdrafts and loans, and offers internet and mobile app-based banking in the United Kingdom and the United States. The bank emphasizes a mobile-first approach with real-time spending updates, transaction categorization, budgeting tools, and instant notifications. Its app features Pots sub-accounts to set aside funds for specific goals and includes a premium tier, Monzo Plus, with additional features such as enhanced card designs and travel insurance. Monzo aims to replace traditional branches with a fully digital experience, serving customers who prefer managing finances via smartphone.

Cuenca

Series A in 2019
Cuenca is a fintech company that provides digital banking and payments services through online and mobile platforms. The business offers savings and deposit facilities, digital loan capabilities with real-time funding, and the ability to send and receive money. It supports paying bills and services, including utilities, and enables users to manage finances securely, either digitally or with a physical card. The platform aims to simplify everyday financial tasks by combining online banking, bill payment, and digital money transfers in one solution.

Rapyd

Series C in 2019
Rapyd is a payments platform that integrates fintech services into applications, streamlining access to a variety of local payment methods. It empowers e-commerce merchants, gig platforms, challenger wallets, remittance services, online lenders, and traditional banks to overcome the constraints of outdated infrastructure. By facilitating the creation of innovative, mobile-friendly payment solutions, Rapyd enhances the financial capabilities of its users, allowing them to adapt to the evolving demands of the digital economy.

PayMongo

Seed Round in 2019
PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, founded in 2019 by Francis Plaza, Luis Sia, Jaime Hing, and Edwin Lacierda. The company provides businesses with the tools to accept online payments through various channels, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. Its platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction monitoring, analytics tools to analyze customer purchasing patterns, and a streamlined checkout process to enhance the customer experience. Additionally, PayMongo offers shareable payment links that merchants can distribute via multiple communication channels, facilitating convenient payment collection. The company's mission is to empower businesses in the rapidly evolving digital economy by providing modern, accessible payment solutions.

Monzo Bank

Series F in 2019
Monzo Bank is a London-based commercial bank, established in 2015. It provides personal banking services including current, joint and savings accounts, plus business banking with invoicing, overdrafts and loans, and offers internet and mobile app-based banking in the United Kingdom and the United States. The bank emphasizes a mobile-first approach with real-time spending updates, transaction categorization, budgeting tools, and instant notifications. Its app features Pots sub-accounts to set aside funds for specific goals and includes a premium tier, Monzo Plus, with additional features such as enhanced card designs and travel insurance. Monzo aims to replace traditional branches with a fully digital experience, serving customers who prefer managing finances via smartphone.

TouchTech Payments

Acquisition in 2019
Touchtech Payments Ltd. is a company specializing in online transaction authentication for financial institutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, it offers services such as online card payments authentication, strong customer authentication for bank log-ins, and electronic signatures for loan agreements. The company's platform is designed to enhance the security of financial transactions while ensuring compliance with regulations like PSD2, Open Banking, and 3DS 2.0. By simplifying online authentication processes, Touchtech Payments enables banks and credit unions to improve customer acquisition and reduce operational costs. The company serves a diverse clientele across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Finland, and the Middle East, and operates as a subsidiary of Stripe, Inc. since April 2019.

Rapyd

Series B in 2019
Rapyd is a payments platform that integrates fintech services into applications, streamlining access to a variety of local payment methods. It empowers e-commerce merchants, gig platforms, challenger wallets, remittance services, online lenders, and traditional banks to overcome the constraints of outdated infrastructure. By facilitating the creation of innovative, mobile-friendly payment solutions, Rapyd enhances the financial capabilities of its users, allowing them to adapt to the evolving demands of the digital economy.

Monzo Bank

Series E in 2018
Monzo Bank is a London-based commercial bank, established in 2015. It provides personal banking services including current, joint and savings accounts, plus business banking with invoicing, overdrafts and loans, and offers internet and mobile app-based banking in the United Kingdom and the United States. The bank emphasizes a mobile-first approach with real-time spending updates, transaction categorization, budgeting tools, and instant notifications. Its app features Pots sub-accounts to set aside funds for specific goals and includes a premium tier, Monzo Plus, with additional features such as enhanced card designs and travel insurance. Monzo aims to replace traditional branches with a fully digital experience, serving customers who prefer managing finances via smartphone.

Paystack

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2015, Paystack enables African businesses to accept payments from anyone worldwide via credit/debit cards, money transfers, and mobile money on their websites or apps. Its platform simplifies secure online transactions.

Monzo Bank

Series D in 2017
Monzo Bank is a London-based commercial bank, established in 2015. It provides personal banking services including current, joint and savings accounts, plus business banking with invoicing, overdrafts and loans, and offers internet and mobile app-based banking in the United Kingdom and the United States. The bank emphasizes a mobile-first approach with real-time spending updates, transaction categorization, budgeting tools, and instant notifications. Its app features Pots sub-accounts to set aside funds for specific goals and includes a premium tier, Monzo Plus, with additional features such as enhanced card designs and travel insurance. Monzo aims to replace traditional branches with a fully digital experience, serving customers who prefer managing finances via smartphone.

Payable

Acquisition in 2017
Payable helps thousands of contractors get paid faster and more efficiently. Much more than payments, we're on a mission to strengthen the 1099 workforce by making invoicing, work-tracking, onboarding, and calculating earnings and taxes as simple as possible for both contractors and the companies they work with. Apps are available for iOS, Android, and Web.
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