Stripe! A financial technology company that provides payment processing software and services. Founded in 2010 by Patrick and John Collison, Stripe offers a platform that allows businesses to accept payments over the internet. It provides a range of services, including payment processing, subscription billing, fraud prevention, and more, all through a developer-friendly interface. Stripe’s technology is widely used by businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, to accept payments online securely and efficiently.