News · Feb 23, 2026
'Stablecoin Summer': Stripe Makes Tender Offer at $159 Billion Valuation
Stripe runs an employee tender offer at a $159B valuation; investors include a16z, Thrive Capital, with Stripe itself participating.
Original source: DecryptBy TenderOffer.co Editorial
Summary
Stripe announced a 2026 employee tender offer that values the company at $159 billion, a 74% step-up from its February 2025 program at $91.5 billion. Andreessen Horowitz and Thrive Capital lead the buyer side; Stripe itself is also repurchasing shares.
What was reported
- Valuation: $159 billion
- Buyers: a16z, Thrive Capital, Stripe (corporate buyback component)
- Annual letter context: 34% YoY business volume growth; stablecoin volumes 4x via Bridge acquisition
Why it matters
Stripe’s annual tender has become one of the most-referenced data points for late-stage private market pricing. The 74% YoY valuation increase, set against rising stablecoin volumes, marks a notable jump.
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Sources
- 'Stablecoin Summer': Stripe Makes Tender Offer at $159 Billion Valuation — Decrypt (2026-02-24)