Presence in 8 industries and 11 countries
About Us
BALFIN Group is one of the most successful investment groups in the Western Balkans. Established in 1993 in Vienna by Samir Mane, the Group today operates across Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States of America.
The Group’s diversified investment portfolio spans multiple sectors, including banking, real estate development, wholesale and retail, asset management, tourism, energy, logistics, education, and entertainment.
With a workforce of approximately 5,500 professionals, BALFIN Group’s sustained success over more than three decades is driven by the dedication and passion of its people. As a trusted partner, BALFIN conducts business across a broad spectrum of industries on an international scale. The Group is committed to upholding the highest standards of business and ethics, maintaining strong financial stability, leveraging exceptional human capital, and prioritizing innovation.
Since 2023, the Group’s social initiatives have been unified under Mane Foundation, further strengthening its commitment to community empowerment and social impact.
Presence in 8 industries and 11 countries
Daily reach of goods and services in total – 80.000 clients
Largest international chain of supermarkets in Albania – 36.000 clients daily
Workforce of over 5.500 people
Total points of sale – 272
Leading chain of consumer electronics in Western Balkans – over 93 stores
Yearly beneficiaries from CSR projects – approx. 37.000 persons
Yearly visitors in shopping malls – over +28 million
€ 985 million is the total Group’s Capital Investments, as per 2024 data.
The first private bank in Albania is owned by the Group.
Largest loyalty program in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia – 900.000 members in total
