Overview of Transaction

• On October 13, 2026, leading crypto payments network Mesh announced the acquisition of Bluvo, a developer of exchange connectivity technology
• Founded in 2020, Mesh is building the first global crypto payments network, connecting hundreds of exchanges, wallets and financial services platforms to enable seamless digital asset payments and conversions
• Through a single integration, businesses can accept crypto from 300+ wallets and exchanges and settle in stablecoins or local currency
• Founded in 2025, Bluvo provides a white-label API for direct integration with centralized exchanges
• Bluvo co-founders Luca Dalla Chiara and Florian Sabani have joined Mesh as Head of Exchange Partnerships and Senior Staff Software Engineer, respectively

Significance of Transaction

• The acquisition accelerates Mesh's vision of building a global payment network that connects users across any chain, wallet, exchange or currency
• Bluvo strengthens Mesh's exchange connectivity layer, which has connected 300+ exchanges and wallets through a single integration since 2020
• Bluvo’s exchange connectivity technology and team further strengthen how users move funds directly from centralized exchanges across the Mesh network
• The transaction also adds a proven founding team focused on reliability at scale, supporting greater uptime and reduced complexity for developers and users across the network

FT Partners' Role

• FT Partners served as exclusive strategic and financial advisor to Mesh
• FT Partners previously served as financial advisor to Mesh on its $75 million Series C financing in January 2026, its $82 million Series B financing in 2025, and its financing from QuantumLight in 2024
• The transaction underscores FT Partners’ deep domain expertise across digital assets, crypto payments and market infrastructure, as well as our strong track record advising clients on strategic, value-creating acquisitions