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Albania's business landscape is largely defined by established players in the financial and energy industries. This is highlighted by companies like the state-owned energy provider OSHEE, which has secured €70M in funding.

Alongside these established firms, a new generation of technology companies is beginning to take shape. This includes e-commerce platform Gjirafa with its $13.7M in funding and newer fintechs like Rubicon.

Below is our list of 50 Albania startups worth keeping an eye on.

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As one of the largest private investment groups in the Western Balkans, Balfin Group develops and manages a wide range of assets. Their portfolio spans numerous industries including real estate, retail, mining, banking, and tourism.

HeadquartersTirana, Tirane, Albania
Year Founded1993
Founders
Funding Amount€26M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania

Gjirafa has built a video content and e-commerce platform that serves as a digital hub for the Balkans. Its core technology is a search engine specialized for the Albanian language, which powers everything from news to online shopping.

HeadquartersTirana, Tirane, Albania
Year Founded2013
FoundersDiogjen Elshani, Ercan Canhasi, Mergim Cahani
Funding Amount$13.7M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsU.S. International Development Finance Corp, StartupYard, Rockaway Capital

As Albania's state-owned energy enterprise, OSHEE manages and operates the country's entire power distribution network. They are responsible for maintaining the electrical grid and ensuring a consistent power supply to the nation.

HeadquartersTirana, Tirane, Albania
Year Founded2007
FoundersAdrian Çela
Funding Amount€70M
Startup SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania provides a full range of banking and financial services for individuals, small businesses, and corporate clients. As a member of the international Intesa Sanpaolo Group, the bank is recognized as one of the leading financial institutions in Albania.

HeadquartersTirana, Tirane, Albania
Year Founded2008
FoundersMohd Fairuz Razi bin Sharuddin
Funding Amount€9M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and Development

AON engineers and installs comprehensive power systems designed for industrial and commercial use. Their product lineup includes generators, battery UPS systems, and voltage stabilizers to provide clients with reliable power management.

HeadquartersTirana, Tirane, Albania
Year Founded2017
Founders
Funding Amount
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding Status
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Union Bank Albania operates as a commercial bank in Albania, offering a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. They emphasize accessible banking through a combination of traditional branch services and modern digital platforms.

HeadquartersTirana, Tirane, Albania
Year Founded2006
FoundersMohd Fairuz Razi bin Sharuddin
Funding Amount€6M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and Development

FED invest operates as a savings and credit association in Albania, offering a range of financial, non-financial, and banking services. The institution provides loans and other financial instruments to support the development of individuals and businesses across the country.

HeadquartersTirana, Tirane, Albania
Year Founded1992
Founders
Funding Amount€10M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsCouncil of Europe Development Bank

Beachmaster builds a SaaS platform for beach businesses, helping them manage payments and mobile bookings for amenities like sunbeds and water sports. The software is designed to digitize and simplify operations for vendors in the tourism and travel industry.

HeadquartersTirana, Tirane, Albania
Year Founded2024
FoundersFatbardh Hysa
Funding Amount$130k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
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Rubicon developed a payment processing network called PAGO to help businesses accept a wide range of digital payments. Their platform provides financial solutions that enable companies to process transactions instantly and securely.

HeadquartersTirana, Tirane, Albania
Year Founded2020
FoundersArmand Brahaj
Funding Amount€454k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusPre-Seed
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DuaNjoftime.com runs an online classifieds platform for users to post and find listings for everything from jobs and real estate to cars and electronics. The service acts as a digital marketplace connecting people with business opportunities, local services, and general information.

HeadquartersTirana, Tirane, Albania
Year Founded2020
FoundersErjon Sula
Funding Amount$70k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
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40 Additional Albania Startups Worth Following

The top 10 are just a small slice of what’s happening across Albania right now. Founders are building new businesses everywhere, with many focusing on enterprise software, fintech, and AI.

Many of these ventures are quite young, but some are already securing their first round of funding. Here’s a look at the other companies that are helping define Albania's startup ecosystem.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Baboon - Food Delivery logo Baboon - Food DeliveryLogistics2015€500kSeed
Doll'App logo Doll'AppAI2024€10kGrant
Shkolla365 logo Shkolla365SaaS2022€10kSeed
Mott MacDonald logo Mott MacDonaldEnterprise1866
Hades Security Group logo Hades Security GroupSecurity2023$1kPre-Seed
Patoko logo PatokoMedia2022Seed
Publer logo PublerMedia2015
Julius Meinl logo Julius MeinlFood1862
MerrJep.al logo MerrJep.alMobility2008
Smartwork logo SmartworkCloud2017
DigitSapiens logo DigitSapiensEnterprise2020
We Are Fiber logo We Are FiberEnterprise2009
MaxAl logo MaxAlAI2016
EasyPay logo EasyPayFintech2010
DigitAlb logo DigitAlbMedia2004
We Are Fiber logo We Are FiberEnterprise2009
Facilization logo FacilizationFintech2009
Gazeta Panorama logo Gazeta PanoramaMarketing2002
ServiBaños logo ServiBañosManufacturing
Kmy logo KmyRetail1992
TheOptimizer logo TheOptimizerMarketing2016
TIBO logo TIBOInfrastructure2013
Bank of Albania logo Bank of AlbaniaFintech1912
Albafilters logo AlbafiltersEnvironment2024
Wolf Technologies logo Wolf TechnologiesAI2020
POKPAY logo POKPAYFintech2021
American Computers logo American ComputersHardware2004
duapune.com logo duapune.comEnterprise2015
Rent From Locals logo Rent From LocalsMedia2023
Dev.al logo Dev.alMarketing2010
Henotics logo HenoticsEducation2023
R&T Advertising logo R&T AdvertisingMarketing1997
Njoftime.com logo Njoftime.comMarketing2004
Nullius in Verba logo Nullius in VerbaAI2023
Stefani & Co logo Stefani & CoFood1990
Water Boutiques logo Water BoutiquesEnterprise2018
United Bank of Albania logo United Bank of AlbaniaFintech1993
Sondor Travel logo Sondor TravelTravel1991
Atis logo AtisInfrastructure2013
Abkons logo AbkonsEnterprise2006

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