Stripe Partner Profile

Stripe Products for Venture-Funded Startups

Payments and Global Payment Processing

• Payments API. Easily accept payments via credit cards, bank transfers, wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay), and 135+ local/international payment methods through a single, secure integration. Stripe’s platform is PCI compliant, offers robust fraud prevention (Radar), and enables quick onboarding for global customers.
• Instant Payouts. Enable real-time settlement for your business in minutes, supporting mobile and online-first business models.

Subscription and Billing Management

• Stripe Billing. Automate recurring payments, create complex subscription models (fixed, usage-based, tiered), handle proration, discounts, free trials, and send invoices – ideal for SaaS and B2B startups. Smart retries and built-in dunning tools help recover revenue from failed payments. Billing supports 135+ currencies and provides a customer self-service portal for managing subscriptions.
• Tax Automation. Stripe Tax calculates, collects, and files sales tax, VAT, and GST automatically, reducing headaches for multi-country operations.

Marketplaces and Platforms

• Stripe Connect. Power multi-sided platforms, online marketplaces, and gig economy startups by orchestrating payments, identity verification (KYC/KYB), compliance, and automated payouts to third parties in 135+ currencies. Connect supports custom payment splits, escrow, and in-platform monetization – trusted by platforms like Shopify, DoorDash, and Kickstarter.
• Embedded Finance. Offer your sellers or service providers cards, financing, and faster payouts directly via Stripe.

Invoicing and Revenue Automation

• Stripe Invoicing. Create and send customizable, professional invoices with built-in payment links and reminders, automating the accounts receivable process.
• Revenue Recognition. Automate GAAP-compliant revenue recognition, supporting complex subscription, contract, and usage-based models. Analytics tools provide real-time insights into MRR, churn, and financial health.

Banking and Financial Services

• Stripe Capital. Stripe offers quick-access funding to eligible businesses right from their dashboard – loans and cash advances are repaid automatically as a fixed percentage of daily sales. Stripe Capital empowers startups to invest in growth without lengthy paperwork or rigid schedules.
• Stripe Treasury. Embedded banking tools allow startups to offer and manage FDIC-insured bank accounts, hold funds, make transfers, and more, all via API.

Startup Formation and Global Expansion

• Stripe Atlas. Incorporate a U.S. C-corp or LLC from anywhere, set up a U.S. bank account, obtain EIN/tax ID, issue founder equity and stock, and access startup perks (AWS credits, discounts). Atlas removes barriers for international founders and VC-backed startups, with best-practice legal templates and a network of experts.
• Stripe Startups Program. Exclusive benefits for VC-backed startups—including fee waivers, discounts, support, and access to the Stripe founders’ community and events.

Fraud Prevention and Security

• Stripe Radar. Machine learning-based fraud prevention that detects and blocks fraudulent charges, reducing financial risk for startups operating at scale.
• Compliance and Reporting. Stripe continually updates to support evolving regulations (PCI, SCA, PSD2, AML/KYC) worldwide.

Developer Tools and Integrations

• Extensive API Suite. Stripe provides best-in-class documentation, client libraries, and SDKs across dozens of languages. Integrations are available for hundreds of platforms (Shopify, QuickBooks, Salesforce, etc.).
• No-Code and Low-Code Tools. Solutions like Stripe Checkout, Payment Links, and Terminal for in-person payments reduce the technical barrier for early-stage startups.