# Online Stock-Issuing Services 'Stripe Atlas' Provides Seamless Transactions for New Busisnesses By Ell Smith | Published 2017-11-06 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripe-atlas References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/11/stripes-founder-toolkit-can-now-easily-issue-stocks.html) & [stripe](https://stripe.com/atlas/guides) The [online payment platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sales-optimization) 'Stripe' is helping start-ups maintain control over complicated finances with the unveiling of 'Stripe Atlas,' a service that enables online businesses to transition transaction systems to the website as seamlessly as possible. In doing so, the company has created a new feature that enables a business to set up a stock feature, as a means of supporting a new company. After signing up for the service and paying a flat membership fee, the start-up will have access to [stock platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equitycap), which can store, create, assess and sign insurance or legal documents, for those looking to invest in the new company. The resources provided through this system ensures [new business owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-for-startups) will have an increased opportunity for financial growth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Online Stock-issuing Services:** Providing innovative financial solutions, such as stock-issuing capabilities on an online payment platform, offers a new way for businesses to manage transactions. - **Transaction System Migration Services:** A service like 'Stripe Atlas' could inspire other companies to offer a seamless way for businesses to transition to new transaction systems. - **Document Management Platforms:** With the ability to create, store and sign legal documents through a stock platform, there is an opportunity for other document management platforms to arise, offering further convenience for businesses and their investors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Financial Technology:** Providing financial capabilities and resources, such as an online stock feature, through a payment platform falls under the scope of financial technology. - **Start-up Incubation:** Companies focused on supporting and advising start-ups could integrate stock-issuing services, like 'Stripe Atlas', into their incubation program, providing valuable financial resources for the start-up. - **Legal Document Management:** With the opportunity to sign legal documents through a stock platform, a business could utilize a legal document management service for further convenience and organization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stripe Integration Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usestripe.md) - [Online Startup Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startupsonsale.md) - [Simplified Business Transaction Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-payments.md) - [Business Formation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacorp.md) - [Startup Legal Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seedlegals.md) - [E-Signature ID Verification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annature.md) - [Online Creator Banking Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashstream.md) - [Integrated Business Banking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyflo.md) - [Idea-Testing Startup Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startup-idea-tester.md)