Stripe and Advent International Propose $53 Billion Joint Acquisition of PayPal

By Michael Grothaus · Fast Company · 2026-07-15

Fast Company reports that shares of PayPal surged following a Reuters disclosure of a private buyout bid led by fintech rival Stripe and private equity firm Advent International. The unsolicited $60.50 per share offer represents a significant premium over the payment pioneer's re

Fast Company reports that shares of PayPal surged following a Reuters disclosure of a private buyout bid led by fintech rival Stripe and private equity firm Advent International. The unsolicited $60.50 per share offer represents a significant premium over the payment pioneer's re