Stripe Atlas startups in 2025: Year in review

Published: 1 week ago (December 17, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST)

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Source: Stripe Blog

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2025 was a breakout year for early-stage startups, as founders launched more companies and generated revenue faster than ever. Three shifts stand out: customer bases are more international than ever, time‑to‑revenue has compressed, and founders are turning their attention to AI agents over AI infrastructure.

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