The Collison Thesis
Patrick and John Collison have framed Stripe
around the understanding that the internet
economy remains far from its full potential. By
lowering technical and financial friction, we enable
a broader participation in global commerce.
Internet commerce today
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Lower friction
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More entrepreneurs participate
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More businesses form
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Higher GDP of the
Internet
Visual synthesis of Stripe's mission and
strategy.
Economic Infrastructure
Stripe is a technology company building the stack
for internet-first business models. Our users range
from early-stage startups to global public
enterprises.
The Evolution of the Stack
Payments → Revenue → Operations → Global
Expansion → Financial Infrastructure → Internet
Economy
Make Starting Easier
In 2025, Stripe Atlas incorporated
one in five
Delaware C corporations. Founders from 169
countries used Atlas to launch their companies,
proving that infrastructure accelerates
entrepreneurship.
Users First
As a cornerstone operating principle, "Users first" guides our development. We prioritize understanding the
builder, removing unnecessary friction, and earning trust through infrastructure reliability to help our users
grow.
Stripe does not simply process transactions. It builds infrastructure intended to make
more internet-based economic activity possible.
