Transaction · Payments · 2026

Stripe & Advent / PayPal 2026

Stripe and Advent International acquired PayPal for $53B on July 15, 2026.

Target
PayPal
Acquirer
Stripe and Advent International
Deal value
$53B
Announced
July 15, 2026
Sub-sector
Payments

Transaction overview

  • Stripe and Advent International announced the acquisition of PayPal on July 15, 2026 for $53B.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Stripe and Advent seek to acquire PayPal to consolidate payments infrastructure and expand into faster-growing segments like cross-border and B2B payments.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
$53B
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
July 15, 2026
Acquirer
Stripe and Advent International (PE-backed Strategic)
Sub-sector
Payments

Frequently asked questions

How much did Stripe and Advent International pay for PayPal?

Stripe and Advent International acquired PayPal for $53B, announced on July 15, 2026.

When did Stripe and Advent International announce the acquisition of PayPal?

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

What sub-sector is PayPal in?

PayPal is tracked in the Payments sub-sector.

Sources

  • hindustantimes.com /world-news/us-news/paypal-shares-jump-16-after-stripe-advent-make-53b-takeover-offer-101784113764943.html