Stripe has reached a $100 billion valuation following a secondary share sale, making it the most valuable private fintech company in history and reigniting speculation about an eventual IPO.

Why $100 Billion

Stripe now processes $1.2 trillion in annual payment volume, up 35% year-over-year. The company's expansion into lending, treasury management, and crypto payments has diversified revenue beyond basic payment processing.

IPO Watch

Despite the secondary market activity, Stripe co-founders Patrick and John Collison maintain they have no immediate IPO plans, citing the advantages of remaining private.