Financial technology company Stripe recently made headlines after a report from The Financial Times surfaced that the company was seeking to raise $2 billion in a new funding round. Stripe’s response to the report? A terse “no comment.”
Stripe is a San Francisco-based company that enables businesses to make and accept payments online. It is currently valued at over $95 billion and has raised over $2 billion in venture funding, making it one of the most valuable privately held companies in the world.
The exact details of the new funding round remain unclear and any potential investments or partnerships have yet to be announced. It has been speculated that the potential investments could come from a variety of different investors, including the SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital and Tiger Global.
Adding fuel to the fire, Stripe recently acquired Index, a computer vision startup, for an undisclosed amount. This move suggests that Stripe might be looking to expand its technology capabilities, a strategy that could be aided by the new funding round.
In light of The Financial Times report, however, Stripe remained tight-lipped and declined to offer any confirmation or further comment.
Stripe has long been considered one of the most well-funded startups in the world, and its decision to remain silent over the report indicates a possible shift in its attitude towards investor relations. Until Stripe makes an announcement, the details of its new funding round remain a mystery.