tbi bank

tbi bank is a mobile-first challenger bank and regional leader in alternative payment solutions in Southeast Europe, building an ecosystem that combines financing and shopping. Operating in Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece with digital-only reach into Germany and Lithuania, tbi partners with over 32,000 merchant checkout points and serves more than 2.4 million customers, having issued nearly 1,000,000 loans in 2024. Advent International acquired tbi bank in a deal announced in April 2025 and closed in February 2026 following European Central Bank clearance.

Company Facts

  • Headquarters: Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Founded: 2002
  • Type: mature
  • Website: tbibank.com
  • Industries: Banking, FinTech, Consumer Lending, Payments

Key People at tbi bank

  • Laura Vizir — Chief Product Officer
  • Sergiy Lyubarskyy — Chief Financial Officer
  • Petr Baron — Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board

Investors & Owners

  • Advent International

Recent Transactions

  • Advent International Acquisition of tbi bank