-32%

est. 2Y upside i

FinTechSeries C

We’re creating an entirely new payments platform, built with stablecoins, to simplify global money movement. Bridge enables faster, cheaper payments and borderless access to dollars via stablecoins. Through our APIs, businesses can send and receive funds across borders faster / cheaper vs. SWIFT and other fiat-only rails.

Rank

#1720

Sector

Fintech / Crypto Infrastructure

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: High

Bridge, now a critical component of Stripe's strategy, presents a strong equity opportunity.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (45%)+100%

Bridge's stablecoin infrastructure becomes a cornerstone of Stripe's global payment network, driving significant new revenue streams and market share in cross-border payments. The expanded Visa partnership and national trust bank status enable massive scale, pushing Stripe's overall valuation to $300B+ within two years through a highly anticipated IPO or continued strong tender offers.

Base (40%)+40%

Bridge continues its strong growth within Stripe, solidifying Stripe's position in stablecoin infrastructure and integrated financial operations. Stripe maintains its robust growth trajectory, reaching a valuation of $220B-$230B in two years through continued private market growth and regular tender offers, providing moderate returns for equity holders.

Bear (15%)-25%

Unexpected regulatory headwinds or intense competition in the stablecoin space slow Bridge's growth and adoption. Stripe's overall growth moderates, or broader market conditions lead to a valuation contraction, potentially causing Stripe's valuation to decline to around $120B, impacting employee equity returns.

Est. time to liquidity~3.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

moderate

Funding Intensity

5%

Prior Bridge investors had $58M in liquidation preferences. Given the $1.1B acquisition by Stripe, these preferences were well covered, and common shareholders would have received significant value.

Dilution Risk

moderate

Equity is in Stripe, a mature private company. Future dilution is possible from additional funding rounds or an eventual IPO, but Stripe has also provided liquidity through tender offers.

Secondary Liquidity

active

Stripe has a history of conducting tender offers, allowing employees to sell shares, and recently completed one in February 2026 at a $159 billion valuation.

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Bridge's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “Given Bridge's conditional approval to operate as a national trust bank, how does the team plan to leverage this regulatory advantage to differentiate from competitors like Circle and Stellar, particularly in terms of stablecoin issuance and reserve management?”

  • 2

    “With Stripe's overall payment volume at $1.9 trillion in 2025 and Bridge's stablecoin transaction volume quadrupling, what are the key metrics and growth targets for Bridge's contribution to Stripe's revenue suite, especially considering the $1 billion annual run rate target for the revenue suite in 2026?”

  • 3

    “Stripe has been providing liquidity through tender offers. How does the company envision the long-term liquidity path for employees, and what are the key milestones or conditions that would trigger a potential IPO for Stripe?”

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