PwC to Acquire Kunai, Expanding Financial Services Capabilities

Aug 8, 2025
PwC US has announced its agreement to acquire Kunai, a leading agile software consultancy specializing in AI and cloud solutions for the financial services industry.

PwC US has announced its agreement to acquire Kunai, a leading agile software consultancy specializing in AI, cloud-first web, mobile, and infrastructure platforms for the financial services industry, announced in a press release. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance PwC's engineering capabilities and expand its offerings in the financial services sector.

Kunai, founded in 2015, is known for its expertise in product development, AI and automation, cloud engineering, and data engineering. The acquisition will enable PwC to deliver engineering-led solutions that combine financial domain knowledge with scalable technology, addressing the growing demand for end-to-end transformation services in the banking sector.

The acquisition is part of PwC's broader strategy to drive innovation and digital transformation, building on previous acquisitions of technology-specialist firms. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, and the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.

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