BALFIN Group

BALFIN Group stands as a leading investment entity in the Western Balkans, adhering to international standards and local expertise. Established in 1993 in Vienna by Mr. Samir Mane, the Group now operates across 11 countries and 2 continents, including Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United States of America, and Canada.

Employing approximately 5,000 individuals, the Group's total assets, including financial institutions, amount to €2.2 billion, as of 2023.

With diversified interests across sectors such as real estate, wholesale and retail, banking, tourism, energy, logistics, and education, BALFIN Group serves as a reliable partner for international companies seeking investment opportunities in the Western Balkans.

BALFIN Group prioritizes environmental, social, and governance considerations in all its operations, fostering a corporate culture that champions ESG initiatives throughout the entire organization.



Facts & Figures

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 – 32.000 clients daily

Workforce of over 5.000 people

Total points of sale – 250

Leading chain of consumer electronics in Western Balkans – over 75 stores

€ 2.2 billion Total Group’s Assets (including financial institution), as per 2023 data.

Yearly beneficiaries from CSR projects – approx. 35.000 persons

Yearly visitors in shopping malls – over +28 million

€ 892 million is the total Group’s Capital Investments, as per 2023 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



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