WNS Acquires Kipi.ai to Boost AI and Data Analytics Capabilities

WNS Acquires Kipi.ai to Strengthen AI and Data Analytics Capabilities

Kipi.ai, a Snowflake Elite Partner, brings a team of over 600 professionals, including 450 data engineers, architects, and analysts, along with approximately 600 SnowPro certifications. WNS has acquired Kipi.ai, a Houston-based company specialising in data modernization and AI solutions, to bolster its analytics and AI offerings. Kipi.ai, a Snowflake Elite Partner, brings a team of over 600 professionals, including 450 data engineers, architects, and analysts, along with approximately 600 SnowPro certifications. The company has developed more than 250 AI-powered accelerators, applications, and solutions across industries such as banking, insurance, healthcare, and high-tech services. "Kipi.ai is excited to join forces with WNS, an industry leader in digitally-led business transformation services. The strong cultural alignment and complementary service offerings between our two firms will unlock the full potential of AI and offer opportunities to grow and better serve our global clients," said Jason Small, founder and CEO of Kipi.ai. WNS CEO Keshav Murugesh highlighted the strategic fit between the two companies, stating, "We believe that Kipi's market-differentiated data modernization capabilities and talented team are an excellent fit for WNS. Together, we will leverage domain expertise and scalable AI solutions to drive decision intelligence and efficiencies, and to create new revenue streams." The financial impact of the acquisition is expected to be minimal in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. However, Kipi.ai is projected to contribute approximately 2% to WNS' revenue, with a neutral effect on adjusted diluted earnings per share in fiscal 2026. WNS, the business transformation and services company, reported its fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2025 in late January, showcasing revenue growth and profitability while emphasising its commitment to AI and GenAI-driven transformation. The company recorded $333 million in revenue, marking a 2.1% year-over-year increase and a 3.2% sequential rise. However, full-year guidance was revised downward due to market headwinds.

WNS Acquires Kipi.ai In Strategic Move To Accelerate AI-Driven Data Innovation - WNS (Hldgs) (NYSE:WNS)

WNS (Holdings) Limited WNS acquired Kipi.ai, a U.S.-based data modernization firm specializing in Snowflake-powered solutions. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kipi provides data engineering, analytics and data science services across key sectors, including finance, insurance, retail, technology and healthcare. As a Snowflake Elite Partner headquartered in Houston, Kipi brings over 600 certified professionals and more than 250 proprietary AI-driven solutions to WNS, significantly enhancing its data and analytics capabilities. The acquisition strengthens WNS' AI and analytics practice, supported by Kipi's seasoned leadership and deep expertise in data engineering, machine learning, and generative AI. The deal is not expected to materially impact WNS' fiscal Q4 2025 revenue or profitability. Kipi is projected to contribute approximately 2% to WNS' revenue (excluding repair payments) and remain earnings-neutral in fiscal 2026. WNS CEO Keshav Murugesh stated, "We believe that Kipi's market-differentiated data modernization capabilities and talented team are an excellent fit for WNS. Together, we will leverage domain expertise and scalable AI solutions to drive decision intelligence and efficiencies, and to create new revenue streams. We strongly believe that this strategic business combination can deliver enhanced value for all our key stakeholders including clients, employees, and shareholders." Price Action: WNS shares traded higher by 2.14% at $61.00 premarket at Tuesday's last check. Photo: Shutterstock WNSWNS (Holdings) Ltd$61.002.14%Stock Score Locked: Want to See it? Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock - anytime. Reveal Full ScoreEdge RankingsMomentum69.24Growth53.69Quality40.29Value53.16Price TrendShortMediumLongOverviewMarket News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

BPM company WNS acquires US firm Kipi.ai to boost AI services

BPM company WNS Holdings on Tuesday announced the acquisition of US-headquartered Kipi.ai, a data modernisation and democratisation services focused on the Snowflake platform. The financials of the deal remained undisclosed. Founded in 2021 in Texas, Kipi.ai has over 600 global employees including 450 data engineers, solutions architects, data scientists, and business analysts. It provides strategy, execution, and managed service capabilities across data engineering, advanced analytics, and data science. "The acquisition of Kipi.ai is expected to accelerate WNS' Analytics and AI practice that drives decision intelligence across industries," WNS said in a statement. WNS presently has 63,390 professionals across 66 delivery centers in around 13 countries. Kipi.ai's client base is US-centric with domain expertise in banking/financial services, insurance, manufacturing/retail, high tech/professional services, and healthcare/life sciences. "The acquisition is not expected to materially impact fiscal 2025 fourth quarter revenue or profitability, and based on current visibility, Kipi is expected to contribute approximately 2% to WNS' revenue less repair payments and to be neutral to adjusted diluted earnings per share in fiscal 2026," WNS further said. In a recent interview with ET, Keshav Murugesh, group CEO of WNS said that AI unlocks a new market opportunity for BPMs in the digital, technology and operations side of enterprises, where clients can be offered 40% reduction in the total cost of ownership (TCO) of running these operations. As the BPM sector is facing major headwinds from AI, Murugesh said the BPM sector should focus on the opportunity and not the threats that new technologies like AI bring, and those who don't invest in AI are at risk of being left behind by competitors.

WNS Acquires Kipi.ai to Expand Data, Analytics & AI Capabilities

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), a digital-led business transformation and services company, today announced it has acquired Kipi.ai, a leader in data modernization and democratization services focused on the Snowflake platform. Kipi provides strategy, execution, and managed service capabilities across data engineering, advanced analytics, and data science. Their client base is US-centric with strong domain expertise in Banking/Financial Services, Insurance, Manufacturing/Retail, High Tech/Professional Services, and Healthcare/Life Sciences. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Kipi.ai is a Snowflake Elite Partner, bringing one of the world's largest Snowflake talent pools to WNS with approximately 600 SnowPro certifications globally. Kipi has created over 250 proprietary accelerators, enablers, applications, and solutions leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and advanced analytics. Kipi's more than 600 global employees include over 450 data engineers, solutions architects, data scientists, and business analysts. The seasoned leadership team, with company founders in the CEO, COO, and CTO roles, brings a demonstrated track record of driving technology vision and robust growth. The acquisition of Kipi.ai is expected to accelerate WNS' Analytics and AI practice that drives decision intelligence across industries. "Kipi.ai is excited to join forces with WNS, an industry leader in digitally-led business transformation services. The strong cultural alignment and complementary service offerings between our two firms will unlock the full potential of AI and offer opportunities to grow and better serve our global clients," said Jason Small, Founder and CEO of Kipi.ai. "Over the last 4 years, we have created a unique company that helps clients leverage data, analytics, and AI to transform and succeed. The Kipi team is delighted to combine our talents with WNS as we enter the next phase of our business evolution." "We believe that Kipi's market-differentiated data modernization capabilities and talented team are an excellent fit for WNS. Together, we will leverage domain expertise and scalable AI solutions to drive decision intelligence and efficiencies, and to create new revenue streams. We strongly believe that this strategic business combination can deliver enhanced value for all our key stakeholders including clients, employees, and shareholders. On behalf of the entire WNS family, I am excited to welcome Kipi.ai," said Keshav Murugesh, WNS' Chief Executive Officer. The acquisition is not expected to materially impact fiscal 2025 fourth quarter revenue or profitability, and based on current visibility, Kipi is expected to contribute approximately 2% to WNS' revenue less repair payments* and to be neutral to adjusted diluted earnings per share** in fiscal 2026. About WNS WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) is a digital-led business transformation and services company. WNS combines deep domain expertise with talent, technology, and AI to co-create innovative solutions for over 600 clients across various industries. WNS delivers an entire spectrum of solutions including industry-specific offerings, customer experience services, finance and accounting, human resources, procurement, and research and analytics to re-imagine the digital future of businesses. As of December 31, 2024, WNS had 63,390 professionals across 66 delivery centers worldwide including facilities in Canada, China, Costa Rica, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information, visit www.wns.com.