People familiar with the matter: Stripe plans to sell employee shares at a valuation of $85 billion

On February 11, according to The Information, citing people familiar with the matter, the payment service provider Stripe is considering arranging a round of employee stock sale plan, which will value the company at $85 billion or more. This will continue the company's previous share buybacks, secondary market transactions and financing activities, bringing its valuation close to the historical peak of $95 billion set in 2021. These financing activities allow the 15-year-old company to delay the listing, while providing liquidity opportunities for investors and employees.
Previously, Stripe completed the $1.10 billion acquisition of the stablecoin infrastructure company Bridge, or accelerated its stablecoin field layout.