About Banks sector in Tunisia
The Banks sector in Tunisia comprises 20 companies, including 3 funded companies. Out of these, 3 are Series A+ funded.
Banks sector in Tunisia has seen 2 acquisitions and 1 IPO. This represents almost 15.0% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that are licensed to offer core banking services such as bank accounts, deposits, and loans to individuals and institutions.
Banks sector is also known as Consumer bank or Consumer Banks.
All banking institutions including universal banks, special purpose banks, and co-operative or mutual banks including building societies, credit unions, savings banks, savings and loan associations among others. All financial institutions that are not licensed to operate as a bank including lending NBFIs, investment banks, export-import banks among others are excluded.
Top Banks Companies in Tunisia
There are 20 Banks startups in Tunisia which include AMEN BANK, Banque zitouna, Attijari Bank, UIB, UBCI. Out of these, 3 startups are funded, with 3 having secured Series A+ funding.
Here is the list of top Banks startups in Tunisia
1. AMEN BANK
Key facts about AMEN BANK
- Founded Year: 1966
- Location: Tunis (Tunisia)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: IFC Asset Management Company and Meninx Holding
- Tracxn Score: 50/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 19 Competitors
Key facts about Banque zitouna
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Tunisia
- Stage: Acquired
- Tracxn Score: 44/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 19 Competitors
Key facts about Attijari Bank
- Founded Year: 1968
- Location: Tunis (Tunisia)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 42/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 19 Competitors
4. UIB
Key facts about UIB
- Founded Year: 1964
- Location: Tunis (Tunisia)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Societe Generale and EBRD
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Sep 12, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 40/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 19 Competitors
5. UBCI
Key facts about UBCI
- Founded Year: 1961
- Location: Ariana (Tunisia)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: EBRD and Meninx Holding
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Dec 23, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 39/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 19 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Banks sector in Tunisia
1 Banks startup in Tunisia were founded in 2017 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | 1 |
Stage-wise distribution of Banks sector companies in Tunisia
Out of the total 20 Banks companies in Tunisia, 3 have secured funding. All of the funded companies have reached Series B or higher.
Founded - 20
Funded - 3
Series A+ - 3
Series B+ - 3
Series C+ - 3
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 20 |
Funded | 3 |
Series A+ | 3 |
Series B+ | 3 |
Series C+ | 3 |
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Top Investors in Banks in Tunisia
Africinvest is the top investor in Banks companies in Tunisia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Banks companies in Tunisia:
M&A activity in Banks sector in Tunisia
In the year 2018, till October 2018, 1 acquisition happened in Banks sector in Tunisia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Banks sector in Tunisia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 03, 2018 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 10, 2008 |
Acquisition trends in Banks sector in Tunisia
Here are the acquisition trends in Banks sector in Tunisia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | - |
Top News in Banks in Tunisia
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BTK Bank Deploys Sopra Banking Software’s SBP Digital Banking SuiteEIN Presswire•Jul 04, 2024•BTK, Sopra Banking Software
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BTK Bank taps Sopra Banking Software for its digital banking suiteEIN Presswire•Jun 25, 2024•BTK, Sopra Banking Software
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EBRD partners with Attijari bank Tunisia to support localAfrica Business Communities•May 18, 2022•EBRD, Attijari Bank
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EBRD, Enda Tamweel and Attijari Bank partner to support microfinancing in TunisiaAfrica Business Communities•Feb 02, 2021•Attijari Bank, Enda tamweel, EBRD
