UST has acquired Texas-based fintech innovator Tailwind Business Ventures, strengthening its global presence in digital banking solutions and services. Tailwind, with offices in Austin, Brazil, Sri Lanka, and Portugal, brings over 220 employees and extensive expertise in AI-driven banking solutions, legacy system modernization, and customized client implementations. The acquisition enables UST to expand its end-to-end digital banking offerings for banks and credit unions, particularly in high-growth markets across LATAM, APAC, and Africa, while deepening its North American footprint.
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“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,” said Manu Gopinath, President of UST. The integration leverages Tailwind’s partnerships with providers such as Temenos and Q2 to enhance customer experiences and accelerate banking transformation. Paulo Vieira, Co-founder of Tailwind, added that joining UST allows the company to scale its Software as a Relationship (SAAR™) approach globally while maintaining long-term client focus, creating a unified platform for innovation and growth in digital banking.
