Stripe — Net Worth and Career Earnings
Stripe is the most valuable private fintech company in the world, with an estimated valuation of $70 billion following its 2023 funding round. Founded in 2010 by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison, it has become the default payment infrastructure for internet businesses globally.
Estimated annual revenue exceeds $15 billion, generated primarily from a 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction fee on payment volume that exceeds $1 trillion annually. Customers include Amazon, Google, Shopify and millions of small businesses worldwide. Despite multiple reports of a planned IPO, Stripe remains private as of 2026. The company is headquartered in both San Francisco and Dublin, Ireland.