Mesh Secures Spot on Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech List

The core of the platform, SmartFunding, allows users to pay with over 100 different digital assets while merchants receive settlement in their chosen currency. By automating conversion and routing across point-of-sale and e-commerce channels, the system removes the technical friction typically associated with cross-network digital transactions. This infrastructure is designed to integrate into existing financial workflows rather than requiring users to adapt to network limitations.

Under the leadership of CEO Bam Azizi, the company has aggressively expanded its reach over the past year. Participation in Paxos’s Global Dollar Network and the launch of the Mesh Alliance Program—which now includes 50 partners—have bolstered its ecosystem of exchanges, regulated banks, and payroll platforms. The firm also introduced Mesh Wallet, a tool specifically designed to enable AI agents to execute real-world financial transactions. As AI-driven commerce increases, Azizi notes that the ability to offer flexible, currency-agnostic payment paths will become a fundamental requirement for global enterprise operations.