Meridian

Meridian provides a global payment network enabling real-time, cross-border transactions and currency exchange. The company's mission is to facilitate instant payments for a global user base. The platform serves clients by allowing them to send money internationally to various countries, including Mexico, Guatemala, India, and Nigeria. The business model appears to be B2B, providing the underlying infrastructure for other services, as seen with partners like Bankaya. Meridian was founded by CEO Will Haering and President Bradley Riss. The leadership team possesses extensive experience in the fintech and payments sectors, with key personnel having previously worked at companies such as Checkout.com, Adyen, Revolut, Apple, and Visa. Will Haering has a background in software engineering and has founded other ventures, including the Project for Better Journalism and Rethink. Bradley Riss has a background in the payments industry, having held positions at Adyen and Checkout.com.

Keywords: global payments, cross-border transactions, instant payments, currency exchange, fintech infrastructure, real-time settlement, international money transfer, payment network, financial technology, B2B payments, emerging markets payments, payment processing, remittance services, FX settlement, digital currency, payment API, global finance