As global retail markets evolve rapidly, businesses are increasingly turning to DataMesh, a Sydney-based payments software company, to future-proof their operations and customer relationships. While many Australians may have used the platform without realizing it, DataMesh has become a quiet but powerful force in the fintech space.
Founded in 2018 by a team of payments industry veterans, DataMesh emerged in response to the growing tech debt plaguing banks and their customers. This global issue—caused by a lack of innovation from acquirers (the middlemen between banks, merchants, and cardholders)—has disrupted the payment experience for years.
Today, DataMesh is gaining recognition across major financial institutions and global card schemes like Visa and Mastercard. Founder and CEO Mark Nagy saw a critical gap in how traditional systems failed to keep pace with modern retail needs. With a surge in payment disruptors bypassing banks and monopolizing fees, many merchants have found themselves unsupported and locked into rigid systems. Nagy notes, “Disruptors rarely offer end-to-end solutions, especially for banks. When merchants flip to them, they often lose crucial bank support.”
At the heart of DataMesh’s innovation is its flagship platform, Unify™, a cloud-native SaaS solution that integrates seamlessly with legacy systems to unlock capabilities previously thought impossible. “We designed DataMesh to serve both banks and merchants,” Nagy explains.
“Retailers seeking technological independence can now do so affordably and flexibly”
DataMesh offers a modular system that can fully replace outdated POS integrations—systems that have stifled innovation and cost merchants revenue. Unify™ supports IP-based payments, cableless solutions, and real-time data analytics—capabilities that bring control back to the retailer.
“We’re seeing old fuel stations transforming into multi-tenant retail hubs,” Nagy adds.
“DataMesh gives them the flexibility to manage complex retail environments, especially in sectors like retail fuel and quick-service food”
One of DataMesh’s earliest partners, OTR, led to a broader partnership with Viva Energy, the Shell retailer across Australia. This underscores the software’s ability to adapt to customer-facing innovations like loyalty programs, contactless apps, and even cryptocurrency payments.
The company’s advanced data analytics tools, powered by AI, give merchants visibility into both tangible and intangible purchases—such as fuel—which previously couldn’t be tracked with precision. “We tokenize transactions to payment events, giving retailers a more accurate picture of customer behavior,” says Nagy.
“That’s translating into higher foot traffic and basket size”
International expansion is a key part of DataMesh’s trajectory. It has recently deepened its partnership with Deutsche Bank, enabling standardized payment experiences across 14 APAC markets without requiring new hardware. DataMesh clients can now access local payment methods with global consistency.
With nearly $100 million invested and consistent double-digit monthly revenue growth, DataMesh is positioning itself for an IPO in the next 12–24 months. Its partnership with Visa, signed last May, further reinforces its global ambition to deliver card-based payment solutions at scale.
The company’s growth includes regional hubs in Singapore and Vietnam, expansion in India, and a strong push into North America in the latter half of 2025. As Nagy puts it,
“Our enterprise-grade solutions and long-term revenue contracts are catching the eyes of investors—even in a flatter market”
With its cloud-native architecture, unmatched flexibility, and future-focused features, DataMesh is not just responding to the fintech wave—it’s leading it.
