Stripe Valuation Skyrockets 74%, Reaches $159 Billion
Stripe has achieved a remarkable valuation milestone, soaring by 74% to reach $159 billion. This surge is reflected in the latest secondary transaction involving shares purchased by several prominent investors.
Recent Valuation Surge
On Tuesday, Stripe announced its significant valuation increase, which was previously set at $91.5 billion in February 2025. Major investors participating in this secondary offering include:
- Thrive Capital
- Coatue
- Andreessen Horowitz
- Stripe itself
Annual Update and Growth Insights
Stripe’s announcement aligns with its annual letter from founders Patrick and John Collison. This letter highlights the firm’s product releases and global usage statistics over the past year. Noteworthy insights include the doubling of stablecoin payment volumes globally, which have reached approximately $400 billion in 2025. Of this amount, 60% is estimated to come from B2B transactions.
Investments in Cryptocurrency and Payment Innovations
The increasing volume in stablecoin payments has prompted Stripe to enhance its investment in cryptocurrency infrastructure. Key developments include:
- Acquisition of crypto wallet service Privy in July 2025
- Launch of its blockchain payment solution, Tempo, in September 2025
Furthermore, the stablecoin orchestration platform Bridge, acquired by Stripe last year, has seen its transaction volume more than quadruple, signaling strong growth in this sector.
This impressive growth and continuous innovation underscore Stripe’s commitment to adapting to the evolving financial landscape, particularly in the realm of cryptocurrency and digital payments.
