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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 20, 2026FintechSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Paystack
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Paystack · Stripe

Stripe acquires Paystack

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
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Deal value
Target
Paystack
Paystack
Ikeja, Lagos
Acquirer
Stripe
Stripe
Full Acquisition
Status
Completed

Stripe agreed to acquire Paystack. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Completed. Sector: Fintech. Target headquarters context: Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-20. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

Paystack has reached a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory, announcing profitability alongside the creation of a new holding company structure as payment volumes have multiplied twelvefold since its 2020 acquisition by Stripe

Deal timeline

Announced
Jan 20, 2026 · techinafrica.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Fintech. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: techinafrica.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index