Stripe Is Discussing Public Listing for 2022 with Bankers

  • Stripe is still deciding on an IPO vs. a direct listing
  • Company would be one of the biggest ever to go public
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Stripe Inc., the digital payments company last valued at nearly $100 billion, is in early discussions with investment banks about going public as soon as next year, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The 11-year-old company is considering a market debut through a direct listing or initial public offering, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information was private. Its plans including the timing could still change, the people said.