Stripe is discussing public listing for 2022 with bankers

Stripe Inc., the digital payments company last valued at nearly $100 billion, is in early discussions with investment banks about going public as soon as next year, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The 11-year-old company is considering a market debut through a direct listing or initial public offering (IPO), the people said, asking not to be identified because the information was private. Its plans including the timing could still change, the people said.