UST, a global leader in AI and technology transformation solutions, has acquired Texas-based fintech company Tailwind Business Ventures. The strategic acquisition enhances UST's expertise in banking and financial services while expanding its footprint in North America, South America, and key emerging markets through Tailwind's established global delivery network.
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UST has completed the acquisition of Tailwind Business Ventures, a move that significantly bolsters its banking and financial services portfolio and accelerates its global expansion in fintech and digital transformation.
Tailwind's Proven Banking Expertise Founded in 2003 as Integritas Solutions Group, Tailwind has built a strong presence in the banking sector with offices in Austin, Texas, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, later expanding to Sri Lanka in 2009 and Portugal in 2019. With more than 220 employees worldwide, Tailwind delivers advanced services including AI-powered digital banking implementations, legacy modernization, product customization, and comprehensive project and product management. Its long-standing partnerships with industry leaders such as Temenos and Q2 position it as a trusted provider to prominent financial institutions globally.
Strategic Synergies and Market Impact The acquisition combines Tailwind's specialized core banking knowledge with UST's strengths in AI-driven modernization, enterprise transformation, and scalable digital solutions. This integration enables UST to offer end-to-end transformation capabilities that prioritize hyper-personalization, secure system architecture, and improved customer experiences while rebuilding trust in the banking ecosystem. The combined entity is well-positioned to serve mid-market and large regional banks in emerging and high-growth markets across LATAM, APAC, and Africa, as well as to deepen penetration in North America.
Leadership Perspectives "I am excited to welcome the Tailwind team to UST. Tailwind's core banking expertise, combined with UST's strengths in modernization, AI, and enterprise transformation, gives us the scale and depth to solve banks' toughest challenges. Together, we bring hyper-personalization, integrated systems architecture, and security by design that not only improves customer journeys but also rebuilds trust and confidence across the banking ecosystem. We are now better positioned to drive end-to-end banking transformation in emerging and high-growth markets—LATAM, APAC, and Africa—where mid-market and large regional banks are looking for partners who truly understand their needs. At the same time, we are deepening our presence in North America with a complete, modern platform and services story that helps banks compete and innovate faster," said Manu Gopinath, President, UST.
"Acquisition of Tailwind marks a strategically significant investment for UST as we strengthen our banking and financial services platforms and solutions. Tailwind's deep expertise in core banking, delivered through advanced digital banking solutions, enables financial institutions to provide exceptional customer experiences. Tailwind's partnerships with leading providers such as Temenos and Q2 further enhance the value we deliver to our clients. We are delighted to welcome Tailwind's talented team to UST and look forward to driving accelerated growth together," said Vijay Padmanabhan, Chief Financial Officer, UST.
"Becoming part of UST is an exciting next chapter for the Tailwind team. Together, we can scale our Software as a Relationship (SAAR™) approach across the world while staying deeply focused on long-term client partnerships. Our shared values and cultural alignment make this a natural fit, and we're energized by the opportunities ahead. We feel confident that, together, we will build - and launch - a new global software development standard," said Paulo Vieira, Co-founder, Tailwind.
About UST
Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive solutions. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients' organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
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