Data is the fuel for growth in the payments business, no less than in any other industry. Payments companies focused on faster growth thirst for numbers. “Through this partnership, TSG and Stripe will apply data, strategy, and execution to help organizations unlock the full value of payments,” the companies said in a joint announcement of the link between them. “Together, we can help organizations treat payments as a disciplined growth lever, not an afterthought.” The news comes as Stripe looks to consolidate its position in payments with moves such as its offer for PayPal.