Stripe considers PayPal acquisition in full-circle moment for Limerick's Collison brothers

Irish-American company considering move for payment provider - 13 years after PayPal pondered acquiring Stripe

John and Patrick Collison. The Stripe founders are said to be considering move for PayPal. Picture: Bloomberg

Irish-led payments processing firm Stripe is reaching a full-circle moment as the Collison brothers reportedly make moves to acquire the original fintech company that inspired its own establishment.

One of the industry’s most valuable companies, Irish-American multinational Stripe, is considering an acquisition of all or parts of PayPal, according to people familiar with the matter.