Talech is a cloud-based software company headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems for restaurants, bars, retail outlets, and professional services. The software is designed to run on iOS (primarily iPads) and Android devices, supporting a range of hardware such as cash drawers, barcode scanners, printers, and card readers. Talech’s mission is to help small and medium-sized businesses run their operations more efficiently and gain actionable business insights.
Talech was founded in 2012 by Irv Henderson (CEO) and Leo Jiang (CTO), both former Yahoo employees. The company initially focused on the North American market, leveraging partnerships with major payment processors and banks such as Chase, Bank of America Merchant Services, Elavon, and USAePay. In 2014, Talech expanded into Europe with an office in Dublin, partnering with Bank of Ireland Payment Acceptance, AIB Merchant Services, and Elavon Europe.
Talech offers a comprehensive suite of POS solutions tailored for various business types:
Talech was acquired by U.S. Bancorp in 2019, which has enabled the company to integrate deeper banking and payment services, and accelerate its digital innovation. Since the acquisition, Talech has launched new products and expanded its hardware lineup:
Talech continues to innovate, with recent and upcoming features including:
Talech emphasizes a tech-centric, fintech-driven culture with a focus on innovation, work-life balance, and employee empowerment. The company values individual contributions, flexible work arrangements (including hybrid and remote options), and personal development. Employees report a collaborative environment, though experiences may vary by location and role. The Lithuanian office, for example, highlights work-life balance, flexible scheduling, and personal development opportunities.
