Stripe is a U.S.-based technology company founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides online payment processing solutions for businesses of all sizes, supporting e-commerce, subscription services, mobile apps, and marketplaces globally. Stripe’s platform offers APIs for developers, advanced fraud detection, international payments, recurring billing, and financial reporting tools. It powers thousands of digital businesses worldwide, from startups to large enterprises like Amazon, Shopify, and Google. Known for its reliability, security, and developer-friendly infrastructure, Stripe continues to drive innovation in global fintech and online payments.