tbi bank has been officially acquired by Advent International, a global private equity investor managing more than €85 billion in assets, according to a statement from the bank cited by Economedia. The information was reported by Agerpres.
The transaction, initially announced in April 2025, was finalized on Friday after regulatory approval was granted by the European Central Bank (ECB) in mid-February 2026.
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“The completion of the transaction marks an important milestone not only for our organization but also for the banking sector in the SEE region. Advent’s global expertise in financial services will support us in accelerating growth, continuously improving our products, and delivering a seamless digital banking experience through our mobile and online platforms,” said Petr Baron, CEO of tbi bank.
With Advent’s backing, the bank aims to strengthen collaboration with its network of 38,000 partner stores across the region, offering customers more accessible and flexible financial solutions.
“The completion of the acquisition of tbi bank reinforces Advent’s long-term commitment to Central and Eastern Europe, where we continue to allocate capital by combining deep local market knowledge with our global expertise. We look forward to working with Petr, Ariel, and their team to further strengthen tbi’s position as a technology-oriented reference bank in South-Eastern Europe,” stated Milan Kulich, Managing Director at Advent.
tbi bank operates in Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece, serves 2.7 million customers, and issued more than one million loans in 2025. Advent operates through 16 offices across five continents and has completed 448 investments in 44 countries.
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