Transaction · Payments · 2021

Stripe / Paystack 2021

Stripe acquired Paystack for $200M on December 19, 2021.

Target
Paystack
Acquirer
Stripe
Deal value
$200M
Announced
December 19, 2021
Sub-sector
Payments

Transaction overview

  • Stripe announced the acquisition of Paystack on December 19, 2021 for $200M.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Stripe expands African payments infrastructure and develops its global payments and treasury network through first African acquisition.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
$200M
Target revenue
Target EBITDA
EV / Revenue
EV / EBITDA
Announcement
December 19, 2021
Acquirer
Stripe (Strategic)
Sub-sector
Payments

Frequently asked questions

How much did Stripe pay for Paystack?

Stripe acquired Paystack for $200M, announced on December 19, 2021.

When did Stripe announce the acquisition of Paystack?

Stripe announced the acquisition of Paystack on December 19, 2021.

What sub-sector is Paystack in?

Paystack is tracked in the Payments sub-sector.

Sources

  • israelvalley.com /2021/12/19/paystack-une-des-pepites-de-la-fintech-dafrique-echappe-au-rachat-dune-firme-israelienne/