Stripe, the payments fintech company valued at $65 billion, announced in its 2023 annual letter that its total payment volume surged by 25% last year, reaching more than $1 trillion. This milestone underscores Stripe's growing influence in the global economy, with the company's operations now representing roughly 1% of global GDP. The annual letter highlighted several key points, including Stripe's cash flow positive status, the role of Stripe Atlas in incorporating 1 out of every 6 new Delaware corporations, and the substantial 249% revenue growth from AI companies using Stripe's services. Additionally, Stripe Atlas now boasts 50,000 companies with a combined revenue run rate exceeding $5 billion annually. The letter also emphasized the importance of startups going live on Stripe, reflecting the vibrant ecosystem Stripe continues to nurture despite a pullback in venture capital investment.