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Transaction · Payments · 2026

Stripe & Advent / PayPal 2026

Stripe & Advent acquired PayPal for $60B on July 15, 2026.

Target
PayPal
Acquirer
Stripe & Advent
Deal value
$60B
Announced
July 15, 2026
Sub-sector
Payments

Transaction overview

  • Stripe & Advent announced the acquisition of PayPal on July 15, 2026 for $60B.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Stripe and Advent seek to acquire PayPal's digital payment infrastructure and Venmo mobile payment app amid PayPal's struggling market position.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
$60B
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
July 15, 2026
Acquirer
Stripe & Advent (PE-backed Strategic)
Sub-sector
Payments

Frequently asked questions

How much did Stripe & Advent pay for PayPal?

Stripe & Advent acquired PayPal for $60B, announced on July 15, 2026.

When did Stripe & Advent announce the acquisition of PayPal?

Stripe & Advent announced the acquisition of PayPal on July 15, 2026.

What sub-sector is PayPal in?

PayPal is tracked in the Payments sub-sector.

Sources

Comparable transactions in Payments

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