Stripe expands Dublin footprint as Irish internet economy accelerates.
Stripe, the Irish-led global internet payments giant, has opened a new headquarters in Dublin, tripling its office space to 14,500 square meters at One Wilton Park.
The move marks a significant expansion for the programmable financial services company, which now considers Dublin one of its two global headquarters alongside San Francisco.
“The Irish internet economy is sucking diesel, and this new headquarters will help us support growth for businesses all across Europe”
The opening was commemorated with a fireside chat between Taoiseach Micheál Martin, TD, and Stripe cofounder John Collison, attended by 150 guests including customers, policymakers, and business leaders. The discussion focused on Ireland’s long-term competitiveness, infrastructure development, and support for startups.
“Stripe is a true Irish success story, powering the growth of millions of businesses at home and abroad,” said Martin. “We are committed to ensuring Ireland remains competitive on a global stage and an attractive home for businesses like Stripe to thrive in the long term.”
Payments powerhouse for the internet economy
Stripe co-founder John Collison; Chief Revenue Officer Eileen O’Mara; and Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the opening of Stripe’s new Dublin Headquarters. Photo: Conor McCabe Photography
Stripe reported that it now serves 70,000 Irish businesses and solopreneurs, with 2,000 new users joining each month. Since the company last moved offices in 2016, payment volumes from Irish users have increased by a factor of 100.
Among its Irish clients are technology firms such as Wayflyer and Flipdish, as well as established organisations including the GAA, The Irish Times, Smyths, and Irish Life.
Despite global trade challenges, 70% of Stripe’s Irish users sell internationally. The company said cross-border payment volumes from Ireland grew by 37% over the past year.
“The Irish internet economy is sucking diesel, and this new headquarters will help us support growth for businesses all across Europe,” said Collison.
The new site will accommodate expanded teams in engineering, product, operations, and sales. It also includes event spaces designed to host founders and executives from across Europe. Stripe said the facility will support adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and stablecoins.
Beyond its commercial operations, Stripe continues to invest in Ireland’s scientific and educational ecosystem. Its initiatives include the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, the youth accelerator Patch, the Irish Maths Olympiad, and the University of Limerick’s Immersive Software Engineering programme.
Michael Lohan, chief executive of IDA Ireland, said the expansion “reinforces Ireland’s position as a leading destination for global technology companies and signals strong confidence in our talented workforce and innovative business environment.”
Beyond its core business, Stripe continues to invest in programmes to accelerate scientific and technological progress in Ireland. These include the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, the youth accelerator Patch, the Irish Maths Olympiad, and the University of Limerick’s Immersive Software Engineering course.
Stripe was founded in San Francisco 2009 when CEO Patrick Collison was just 22 and his brother John was 19. Prior that the brothers who hail from Nenagh but as teenagers living in Limerick established a start-up in 2007 called Shuppa that later became known as Auctomatic. They sold Auctomatic for $5m when they were just 19 and 17 respectively.
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