US-based AI and technology transformation solutions company UST has acquired Texas-headquartered fintech Tailwind Business Ventures for an undisclosed amount.
Established in 2003 with offices in Austin, Texas and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tailwind provides a range of digital banking technology services to financial institutions worldwide, with its core offerings including “the implementation of AI-based digital banking solutions, the modernisation of legacy systems, and the customisation of products to meet specific client requirements”, UST says.
With operations in the US, Brazil, Sri Lanka, and Portugal, the company has partnered with over 100 businesses through its software-as-a-relationship approach, providing services ranging from requirements gathering, software architecture and design, UX/UI design, infrastructure development and deployment, WebDev ops, and more.
Through the acquisition, UST says it “will be able to increase its share of digital banking solutions implementation and support services for banks and credit unions”.
As well as boosting its presence in North America, Manu Gopinath, president at UST, adds: “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.”
Created in 1999, UST provides digital transformation solutions and services to clients in over 30 countries.
The acquisition marks the second purchase UST has made in as many months, having signed an agreement with the Audi Group in December 2025 to acquire a majority stake in Italdesign, a subsidiary of Lamborghini.
Source: https://www.fintechfutures.com/partnerships/ust-bolsters-expansion-with-tailwind-acquisition
