How to invest in Stripe before IPO?
The only way to buy Stripe stock is through private allocations, unless you are fortunate/rich enough to be invited to a funding round. Then the only way to acquire Stripe shares Pre-IPO is to purchase them from existing investors, if you can find someone who wants to sell.
Is a Stripe IPO imminent in 2022?
Presently, there are no statements from the company about a Stripe IPO. But there are a number of indications which point to a listing on the stock exchange in the near future.
Already in 2019, there were initial rumours that a Stripe IPO was imminent. According to estimates by financial experts, the company founded in Ireland would announce its IPO in 2022 at the latest.
How will the Stripe IPO take place?
Currently, there is no information from the company's side about a possible IPO of Stripe. In addition, it is not yet clear in what form Stripe will start selling its shares. The most likely option is a direct entry, i.e. an IPO in the traditional sense. But a Stripe IPO could also take place as part of a SPAC.