UST has acquired Texas-based fintech Tailwind Business Ventures, a move aimed at strengthening UST’s banking and financial services capabilities and expanding its presence in South America. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Tailwind, founded in 2003 as Integritas Solutions Group, operates out of Austin, Texas, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has expanded its delivery footprint over time to include Sri Lanka and Portugal. The company employs more than 220 people globally and focuses on digital banking implementations and related services for banks and credit unions.
UST said the acquisition positions it to capture growing demand for digital banking solution implementation and support as financial institutions modernize technology stacks and accelerate customer-facing transformation efforts. Tailwind’s services include implementing AI-enabled digital banking platforms, modernizing legacy systems, customizing products for specific client requirements, and providing product and project management across technology programs.
UST executives highlighted Tailwind’s core banking expertise and partner ecosystem as key assets. Tailwind cited the opportunity to scale its “Software as a Relationship” approach globally under UST’s broader platform and delivery capabilities.
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“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.”
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.”
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.”
Paulo Vieira, Co-founder, Tailwind
