BALFIN Group is a leading cross-border investment group with a diversified portfolio and an expanding footprint across Europe and North America. Founded in Vienna in 1993 by Samir Mane, the Group has grown from a single trading venture into a multi-industry platform operating in 13 countries across two continents: Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Moldova, Serbia, Canada, and the United States.
The Group’s portfolio spans banking, real estate, retail, asset management, tourism, logistics, education, energy, and entertainment. Rather than treating diversification as a hedge, BALFIN Group builds ecosystems in which each sector strengthens the others, turning breadth into a source of compounding growth. This approach has translated into consistent financial performance, with the Group reporting a consolidated EBITDA of €163 million (2025).
That growth is carried forward by the people who make it possible: approximately 5,000 professionals from 24 nationalities, whose expertise has driven the Group’s development for more than three decades. BALFIN Group’s strength rests on a foundation of scale, financial stability, reliable partnerships, and a consistent commitment to innovation, ethics, and people.
Since 2023, this commitment has been channeled through the Mane Foundation, which consolidates the Group’s social investment and community empowerment initiatives.
Presence in 9 industries and
13 countries
Daily reach of goods and services in total – 80.000 clients
Workforce of approximately
5000 people form more than 24 different nationalities
270+ Points of Sale – within our retail and service network
Leading chain of consumer electronics in Western Balkans – over 101 stores
Yearly beneficiaries from CSR projects – approx. 45.000 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 – 700.000 members in total
Resort Estate Management is an integrated platform specialising in the management of premium projects in Albania. REM shapes management strategy from the concept stage, sets property and service standards that hold from day one of operations, orchestrates operators and services in line with each community charter, and develops tailored products and experiences for every destination.
Located within the Vlora Marina development, the upcoming Marriott Hotel will bring 150 rooms and Marriott International’s hospitality standards to Albania’s southern coast, with signature dining, concierge service, and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities. Part of a larger mixed-use scheme with a yacht marina and branded residences, it is set to become a new icon of five-star hospitality in the Mediterranean.
The first MGallery hotel in Albania, developed by BALFIN Group at the edge of the Green Coast promenade and the country’s only Blue Flag-certified beach. It offers 131 rooms and suites with panoramic Ionian views, a five-star wellness spa, and four dining and leisure venues: Mosaic Restaurant, Mente Lobby Bar, Vela Beach Bar, and Bliss by the Pool — a blend of natural beauty and refined hospitality under Accor’s standards.
HyperActive in Kosovo brings an innovative approach to family entertainment, with go-karts, laser tag, AR bowling, escape rooms, soft play zones, and interactive games for all ages. With €34 million earmarked for the Balkans and expansion planned into Albania, North Macedonia, Austria, and Germany, HyperActive is creating spaces that encourage connection and shared experiences across generations.
Tirana Business University, supported by BALFIN Group, is a leading private academic institution developing future professionals in business and technology. By aligning its programs with industry demand, TBU bridges the gap between education and the job market and prepares a new generation of skilled leaders for Albania and the region.
Stella Mare is the exclusive representative of Maersk Line and Seago Line in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. Specialising in containerised shipping, it provides global transport connections with weekly services through the Port of Durrës, including the fastest refrigerated shipping from South America and customised logistics from Asian and European ports.
A joint venture between BALFIN Group and Milšped Group, Milšped Albania provides end-to-end logistics: warehousing, distribution, customs clearance, e-commerce services, and international transport by road, air, sea, and rail. Its regional network across the Western Balkans serves global partners including Coca-Cola, Philip Morris, Geodis, MSC, DHL, and H&M.
Tirana Logistic Park is one of Albania’s largest and most modern logistics facilities, strategically located between Rinas International Airport and the Port of Durrës. Across 36,000 m² it offers warehousing, inventory management, local distribution, freight forwarding, and value-added services such as packaging, processing, and labelling — a hub enabling faster regional and international trade.
Happy is BALFIN Group’s fintech platform, licensed under Albania’s financial services regulations. Established in 2020, it has grown beyond loyalty into electronic payment processing, digital wallets, Buy Now Pay Later credit, and the issuance of electronic money. Through its consumer app and all-in-one POS and kiosk systems for business clients, Happy provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for modern financial transactions.
Founded in 1996, Tirana Bank is the first privately-owned bank in Albania, with 35 branches across the country and a wide ATM network. Since joining BALFIN Group in 2019 it has entered a new phase of growth: total assets surpassed €1.9 billion by the end of 2025, with record profitability and loan portfolio growth outperforming industry averages. In 2025 it was named Best Bank in Albania by Euromoney and Bank of the Year Albania by The Banker.
Established in 2020, West Park is Albania’s pioneer in retail parks, introducing the “big box” concept: multiple retailers, entertainment, and dining in modern facilities with convenient parking. Its first location in Korça set a new regional standard, and the company is now expanding to further cities in Albania and North Macedonia with a strong focus on sustainable, eco-friendly solutions.
Established in 2007, ACREM is Albania’s leading real estate and commercial asset management company. It brought international management standards to the local market and today manages premier shopping centres including TEG and QTU, as well as residential properties, logistics parks, and office space — improving operational efficiency, customer experience, and asset value across the portfolio.
The first and only lifestyle centre on the Albanian Riviera, La Vista is a commercial and leisure destination inside Green Coast Resort, blending retail, dining, and entertainment into a modern Mediterranean setting. Spread over 17,717 m² across two levels, it hosts restaurants, cafés, shops, clubs, and recreation areas, with parking for residents and visitors.
The first and only shopping centre on the Albanian Riviera, Galeria by TEG sits within Green Coast Resort and offers a curated selection of mid to high-end fashion and dining brands. Conceived as a leisure hub blending global retail with local culture, it is designed to enhance the Mediterranean lifestyle of the southern coast.
West Park in Korça opened in August 2022 as the first retail park of its kind in BALFIN Group’s Albanian portfolio. Its brand mix is built around daily lifestyle needs — food, toys, electronics, fashion, and home interior — across 5,500 m² of gross leasable area, serving as both a shopping destination and a catalyst for regional development.
East Gate Mall is Skopje’s newest urban centre and the region’s first fifth-generation shopping destination. Across 160,000 m² of total area it houses 220 stores and over 600 brands, 20 of them exclusive to the region, on five levels of retail, dining, and entertainment with 2,000 parking spaces — 62,000 m² of gross leasable area and 8.2 million visitors a year.
TEG is the largest and most diverse shopping destination in Albania, bringing together exclusive brands, entertainment areas, restaurants, and cafés in an eco-friendly design built around natural light and solar energy. With 56,000 m² of gross leasable area, it attracts more than 10.5 million visitors a year.
Opened in 2005, QTU (Universe Shopping Centre) was Albania’s first shopping centre and a turning point in the country’s retail evolution. From fashion and electronics to dining and entertainment, and anchored by Neptun, Jumbo, and SPAR Hypermarket, it spans 29,000 m² of gross leasable area and welcomes over 7.1 million visitors a year.
Founded in 2018, Balfin Real Estate supports clients across the full property lifecycle with sales, marketing, property advisory, and customer relationship management. The company manages 25 projects and an elite portfolio of premium properties valued at €1.3 billion, with an annual sell-out of approximately €170 million in 2024. It operates in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Austria, and the United States, and works with 37 international agency partners.
With over two decades of expertise, Balfin Construction is one of Albania’s leading forces in modern construction, delivering residential, commercial, industrial, and touristic projects of varying complexity. Signature completed projects — Green Coast, Vala Mar Residences, Rolling Hills Luxury Residences, QTU, and TEG — show the company’s combination of functionality, innovation, and architectural quality.
Balfin Canada marks the Group’s entry into the Canadian real estate market, delivering residential solutions tailored to local needs. Working with experienced local developers, the company is building its first project in Vancouver and a second development in Langley City, reinforcing BALFIN Group’s long-term presence in North America.
Founded in 2018, Balfin Austria invests in real estate that pairs distinctive architectural design with the highest quality standards. Operating through its subsidiaries, the company has developed six projects in Vienna and Upper Austria, each aligned with European sustainability benchmarks
Founded in 2023, Balfin Americas is building a portfolio of six key projects in the United States, including a Class A commercial property in New Jersey and several residential developments in New York. The projects prioritise affordable housing, local economic development, and high-quality living spaces, with thoughtful design and community-oriented planning at their centre.
Skopje East Gate is the visionary company behind North Macedonia’s first integrated mixed-use project, Skopje East Gate. Combining East Gate Mall, East Gate Living residential complex, and East Gate Business offices, the development delivers a 360- degree urban lifestyle. The project transforms the heart of Skopje with modern retail, residential, and business spaces, reflecting BALFIN Group’s commitment to shaping vibrant, future-ready city environments across the Western Balkans.
Green Coast develops and manages premium tourism and residential assets along Albania’s Ionian Riviera. Its flagship destination brings together exclusive villas, a beachfront promenade, Galeria by TEG, and Albania’s first Blue Flag-certified beach, extended by the Green Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection by Accor and a curated selection of dining, wellness, and entertainment venues.
Founded in 2002 as Mane TCI and reshaped in 2022 into an investment company, Balfin Development creates and manages some of Albania’s most prestigious residential, tourism, industrial, and commercial projects — among them Green Coast Resort & Residences, Vala Mar Residences, Rolling Hills Luxury Residences, Vlora Marina, and Univers City. The company also revitalises underused areas, turning them into self-sustaining communities with parks, recreational spaces, and educational facilities.
Fuego is a trusted consumer electronics brand in the Western Balkans, offering white and brown goods designed for everyday household needs. Combining modern design with reliability and practical functionality, Fuego has built a strong regional presence around dependable performance, usability, and value.
Valamar Tale is a high-end residential and tourism development in Tale, Lezhë, where the Mat River delta meets the Adriatic coastline. The project covers the design, construction, and operation of a resort of villas, apartments, and hospitality components, built to international standards and planned around long-term environmental and infrastructure considerations.
