Stripe and Advent submit $53 billion offer for PayPal

Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have submitted a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc. for more than $53 billion, according to multiple reports citing people familiar with the matter. The unsolicited bid, valued at $60.50 per share, represents a roughly 28% premium over PayPal's closing stock price on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

The proposal, which was formally submitted earlier in July following an initial approach in April, is reportedly backed by approximately $50 billion in committed bank financing. Under the terms of the offer, Stripe and Advent would each hold an equal ownership stake in PayPal, rather than dividing the company. The firms are seeking to reach an agreement by the end of this month, though discussions remain preliminary and there is no certainty a deal will be completed.

PayPal has not publicly responded to the latest proposal, and the companies involved have declined to comment on the reported talks. The potential acquisition would rank among the largest in the fintech sector, combining two major players in digital payments as the industry undergoes significant consolidation.

The reported $53 billion valuation comes after a sharp...