tbi bank, the fastest growing challenger bank in the Southeast European region (SEE), and Advent Internaţional, one of the largest global private equity investors, announced today the completion of the transaction through which the bank enters the portfolio of the American investment fund. The transaction initiated in April 2025 was concluded after obtaining regulatory approval from the European Central Bank (ECB), in mid-February 2026. With assets under management of over 85 billion euros and expertise in the field of financial services, American investor Advent International says it will further support the growth of tbi bank's business and the development of top products and services for consumers. «The completion of the transaction marks an important moment not only for our organization but also for the banking sector in the SEE region. Advent's global experience in financial services will support us in accelerating our growth, continuously improving our products and delivering a seamless digital banking experience through our mobile and online platforms,» says Petr Baron, CEO of tbi. tbi bank is a technologically oriented bank in Southeast Europe and claims to be a regional leader in alternative payment solutions, active in Bulgaria, Romania and Greece. The bank serves 2.7 million customers through a digital ecosystem that combines financing with the purchase experience. Advent has a history and expertise of investing in regulated financial institutions and payments companies, both globally and in the region, including Nubank, the world's largest independent digital bank, and Addiko Bank, active in Central and South Eastern Europe. The American investment fund has so far made 448 investments in 44 countries around the world. «The completion of the tbi bank acquisition reinforces Advent's long-term commitment to Central and Eastern Europe, where we continue to allocate capital by combining a deep understanding of local markets with our global expertise. We look forward to working with Petr, Ariel and their team to further strengthen tbi's position as a reference, technology-oriented bank in Southeast Europe,» adds Milan Kulich, managing director of Advent. With the support of Advent, tbi bank aims to further strengthen its collaboration with its network of 38,000 partner stores in the region, offering customers even more accessible, transparent and flexible financial solutions.
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