Payments firm Stripe has reached a valuation of $159bn through a tender offer for employees, up from $106.7bn last year. Investors like Thrive Capital and Coatue are providing funding. Stripe’s 2025 annual letter revealed $1.9trn in payment volume and Revenue suite growth, with co-founders highlighting profitability and product development.

In a separate report, Stripe is considering acquiring parts of PayPal, following rumors of PayPal receiving takeover proposals. This potential deal would involve the digital payments giant. Stripe’s valuation and strategic moves indicate a strong position in the market and potential for further growth and expansion.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Stripe reaches $159bn valuation in employee tender offer