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Updated:Apr 23, 2026
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Stripe's platform growth, APIs and global expansion (2010–2018)

Stripe's platform growth, APIs and global expansion (2010–2018)

  1. Stripe founded to simplify online payments

    Labels: Patrick Collison, John Collison, Palo Alto
  2. Stripe publicly launches its payments API

    Labels: Payments API, Developer tools
  3. Stripe expands internationally with Canada launch

    Labels: Canada, International expansion
  4. Stripe launches Connect for platforms and marketplaces

    Labels: Stripe Connect, Marketplaces
  5. Stripe opens a UK beta to enter Europe

    Labels: UK beta, Europe
  6. Stripe raises $80 million for international growth

    Labels: Funding round, International growth
  7. Stripe begins testing Bitcoin payment support

    Labels: Bitcoin test, Alternative payments
  8. Stripe launches Atlas to help startups incorporate

    Labels: Atlas, Startups
  9. Stripe launches Radar for machine-learning fraud prevention

    Labels: Radar, Machine learning
  10. Stripe opens Sigma analytics tool inside Dashboard

    Labels: Sigma, Analytics
  11. Stripe launches Billing for recurring revenue businesses

    Labels: Billing, Subscriptions
  12. Stripe ends Bitcoin payments after usability issues

    Labels: Bitcoin support, Policy change
  13. Stripe launches Issuing to create custom cards

    Labels: Issuing, Cards
  14. Stripe launches Terminal for in-person payments

    Labels: Terminal, Point-of-sale