Paystackrevenue, acquisition & funding
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaFounded 2015
Paystack was acquired by Stripe. See Stripe's profile →
Paystack revenue
Paystack's annual revenue was $3.3M in April 2021, its last figure before Stripe bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | $3.3M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Paystack
Stripe owns Paystack. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Paystack funding rounds & investors
Paystack has raised $10.3M across two rounds since 2016. The latest was a $10.2M funding round in August 2018.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Funding round | $10.2M |
| Mar 2016 | Funding round | $120K |
| Total raised | $10.3M |
Paystack CEO, founders & employees
Shola Akinlade founded Paystack in 2015 and led it as CEO. Paystack had 51 employees (July 2023).
- Shola AkinladeFounder & CEO
All 2 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | 51 | – |
| Apr 2021 | 146 | – |
Paystack FAQ
What was Paystack's revenue?
Before Stripe bought it, Paystack's annual revenue was $3.3M in April 2021 (source not recorded).
Who owns Paystack?
Stripe owns Paystack.
How much funding has Paystack raised?
Paystack raised $10.3M across two funding rounds before Stripe bought it. The last was a $10.2M funding round in August 2018.
How many employees does Paystack have?
Paystack had 51 employees in July 2023.
Who founded Paystack?
Shola Akinlade founded Paystack in 2015.
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