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Black Sea Trade & Development Bank
Fintech · Thessaloníki, Greece · Founded 1997
An international financial institution providing loans, credit lines, equity and guarantees for projects and trade financing in the public and private sectors MoreLess
The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) is a financial institution dedicated to supporting economic development and regional cooperation in the Black Sea Region. With an authorized capital of SDR 3 billion, BSTDB provides trade and project financing, guarantees, and equity for development projects that benefit both public and private enterprises in its member countries. The bank operates in a niche market focused on the Black Sea Region, serving a diverse range of clients including governments, private companies, and other financial institutions. BSTDB's business model revolves around offering financial products and services that facilitate trade and investment, thereby fostering economic growth and integration in the region. The bank generates revenue through interest on loans, fees for guarantees, and returns on equity investments.
Keywords: economic development, regional cooperation, trade financing, project financing, guarantees, equity investments, Black Sea Region, public enterprises, private enterprises, financial institution.
Company overview
Black Sea Trade & Development Bank company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- Thessaloníki, Greece
- Employees
- 139
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 43.5
- Investment activity
- 13 companies · latest Jun 2026
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- DEBT
Valuation & funding
Black Sea Trade & Development Bank funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBTDebt | Feb 2026 | $350M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| DEBTDebt | Oct 2024 | $150M | — | Japan Bank for International Cooperation | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | May 2021 | $66M | $264M | Standard Life · Aberdeen Standard Investments | — |
Growth signals
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Latest recorded traffic for Black Sea Trade & Development Bank is 7.9K monthly website visits, down 28.2% over the last three months. Black Sea Trade & Development Bank's team grew 14.9% over the past year.
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Capital deployed
Black Sea Trade & Development Bank investments and acquisitions
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