Stripe is a technology company that specializes in online payment processing. Founded in 2010 by Irish entrepreneurs Patrick and John Collison, Stripe enables businesses of all sizes to accept payments and manage their businesses online. The platform's suite of APIs and software tools are designed to simplify the often complex process of payment management, enabling seamless transactions between businesses and their customers.

Aside from payment processing, Stripe offers additional services such as fraud prevention, analytics, and subscription management. As of today, Stripe has become an integral part of the global digital economy, supporting numerous e-commerce, mobile applications, and software platforms.