Share: Benzinga routinely examines a stock that might be considered a little under the radar. The company may not be well-known, but chances are the line of work it’s in is pretty familiar. This is called the “thing behind the thing.” Working behind the scenes for some of the most well-known brands to power payments could make Marqeta “the thing behind the thing.” The company aims to empowers its large customers to create customized payment cards for their customers and end users. About Marqeta: The modern card issuing company Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ) will make its public debut this week with a planned listing of 45.5 million shares at a price point of $20 to $24.