tbi bank has been officially acquired by Advent International. One of the world’s largest and most experienced global private equity investors, Advent has more than EUR 85 billion in assets under management, and extensive background investing in the business & financial services sector.

The transaction, initially announced in April 2025, was finalized today after the European Central Bank (ECB) granted regulatory approval in mid-February 2026.

“Closing the deal marks an important milestone 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, further enhancing our products, and continuing to deliver smooth digital banking through our mobile and online platforms,” says Petr Baron, CEO of tbi.

Milan Kulich, Managing Director at Advent, commented: “The completion of the acquisition of tbi bank reinforces Advent’s long-term commitment to Central and Eastern Europe, where we continue to deploy capital by combining deep local insight with global expertise. We look forward to working with Petr, Ariel and their team to further strengthen tbi’s position as a leading technology-driven bank in Southeast Europe.”

With Advent’s support, tbi bank also plans to further strengthen cooperation with its network of 38,000 merchant partner stores across the region, providing customers with even more accessible, transparent, and flexible financial solutions.