[no1youknowz]

You know what would have been a much better move?

Stripe Atlas waives the one-time $500 company formation fee for everyone.

Stripe could then generate back the $500 in credit card processing fees by bolstering those startups, which wouldn't have otherwise existed.

Edit: I see where the confusion is.

The title is: "Stripe for female founders has invited you to join Stripe Atlas."

That's the reason for the reaction.

However, at the bottom.

"Stripe Atlas will waive the one-time $500 company formation fee for anyone that uses the link below by October 15th."

I applaud this. The copy should have been read a bit more carefully!

Although this article has been flagged. I would welcome clarification by Stripe!

[Lewton]

that seems to be exactly what they're doing