Transaction · Payments · 2026

Stripe & Advent / PayPal 2026

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

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

Transaction overview

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

Strategic rationale

Acquire digital payments pioneer to consolidate fintech market share; Stripe particularly interested in Venmo mobile payment app.

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 and Advent (PE-backed Strategic)
Sub-sector
Payments

Frequently asked questions

How much did Stripe and Advent pay for PayPal?

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

When did Stripe and Advent announce the acquisition of PayPal?

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

What sub-sector is PayPal in?

PayPal is tracked in the Payments sub-sector.

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