| Who is it? | Cofounder, Stripe |
| Birth Day | August 06, 1990 |
| Birth Place | San Francisco, California, Ireland |
| Age | 32 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Residence | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Education | Castletroy College |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Known for | Auctomatic; Croma; Stripe |
| Relatives | Patrick Collison (brother) |
John Collison, the renowned co-founder of Stripe, has amassed a staggering net worth of $5.5 billion as estimated in 2024. As a prominent figure in the tech industry, Collison's entrepreneurial expertise and visionary leadership have propelled Stripe to become one of the world's most successful payment platforms. Hailing from Ireland, Collison's remarkable achievements have garnered him widespread recognition, making him an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.
In 2007, Collison founded "Shuppa" with his older brother Patrick in Limerick, Ireland. The company later merged with Auctomatic, which was funded by Y Combinator, and Collison moved to Silicon Valley.
Auctomatic was a software company that built tools for the eBay platform. The company was also funded by Chris Sacca. Auctomatic was acquired for $5 million in March 2008, when Collison was 17.
In 2009, Collison (having returned to finish secondary school at Castletroy College) received 8 A1 and 2 A2 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate examination. He continued to study at Harvard University, commencing his studies in September 2009. Collison is a pilot and a Pianist.
In 2010, Collison co-founded Stripe, which received backing from Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, and Sequoia Capital.
In November 2016, the Collison brothers became the world's youngest self-made billionaires, worth at least $1.1 billion, after an investment in Stripe from CapitalG and General Catalyst valued the company at $9.2 billion.
