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

On February 11th, according to sources cited by The Information, payment service provider Stripe is considering arranging an employee stock sale plan, with a company valuation of $85 billion or higher. This will continue the company's previous stock buybacks, secondary market trades, and financing activities, bringing its valuation close to the historical peak of $95 billion set during its 2021 financing round. These financing activities have allowed the 15-year-old company to postpone its IPO, while providing liquidity opportunities for investors and employees.

Previously, Stripe completed an $1.1 billion acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure company Bridge, which may accelerate its stablecoin field layout.