Insiders: Stripe plans to sell employee shares at a valuation of $85 billion

ChainCatcher news, according to The Information citing informed sources, payment service provider Stripe is considering arranging a round of employee stock sale plans, with the company's valuation reaching $85 billion or higher.

This will continue the company's previous stock buybacks, secondary market transactions, and financing activities, bringing its valuation close to the historical peak of $95 billion set during the 2021 financing. These financing activities have allowed the 15-year-old company to postpone its IPO while providing liquidity opportunities for investors and employees.