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
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.
Sources
- timesherald.com /2026/07/15/paypal-takeover-interest/