Value £41,870,000,000

PayPal

M&A Exit

Exited £500m+ Cross-border

Fintech Published 15 July 2026

Summary

Stripe and Advent International have made a bid for PayPal, valuing the company at over $53 billion.

Summary of transaction details:

Value: $53 billion-plus
Sector: Fintech
Advisor: Not disclosed
Key Entities: Stripe, Advent International, PayPal
Location: Global

Note: The proposed acquisition would bring two of the most widely used payment platforms under one roof, potentially altering the competitive landscape for small businesses and e-commerce transactions.

Lead Investor / Acquirer

Stripe

Lead Investor / Acquirer

Advent International

Advising Broker

Undisclosed Firm

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