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Dimitre J Genov

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Dimitre Genov has three decades of experience in investment banking, special situations investing, finance and asset management. Dimitre Genov is currently a Managing Director at Brookline Capital Markets, advising clients on traditional public, private, and other alternative capital-raising and investment strategies including SPACs, PIPEs, private placements and public offerings. Before Brookline Capital Markets, Dimitre was a Portfolio Manager at Balyasny Asset Management, where he was part of the event-driven group, managing a SPACs’ portfolio with peak AUM of over $1bn. Prior to Balyasny, Dimitre worked at Magnetar Capital where he was a Sector Head for a SPACs’ portfolio with over $1B of peak AUM. Prior to Magnetar, Dimitre was a Partner and Director of Research at Noster Capital, where he focused on global value investing and special situations. Prior to Noster Capital, he was a Portfolio Manager at Julius Baer, where he co-managed the Global Equity and Global Balanced Asset Allocation funds with over $1B peak AUM. Prior to Julius Baer, he was a Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst in JP Morgan’s Global Event-Driven Group. Dimitre Genov started his career at Lazard as an investment banker, advising companies on capital markets financings, mergers and acquisitions and restructurings.

Dimitre received a dual M.B.A. with Honors from Columbia Business School and London Business School, and a B.A. with Honors in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Harvard.

Structural Shifts in SPAC IPOs
Jan. 2, 2026

Structural Shifts in SPAC IPOs

In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets outlines the structural changes reshaping SPAC IPOs since 2020. From the rise of non-managing anchor investors and the dominance of serial sponsors to the renewed use of warrants and hybrid PIPE structures, Dimitre explains how today’s IPOs look different from the last cycle. He also highlights longer transaction timelines, greater investor alignment, and the shift toward sponsors with proven track reco...
Small Cap Sentiment and SPAC Outcomes
Dec. 18, 2025

Small Cap Sentiment and SPAC Outcomes

In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets explains how small- and mid-cap equity markets directly affect SPAC redemptions and aftermarket performance. He highlights how “risk-on” market conditions can lower redemptions, while volatility and rising interest rates often drive investors to redeem shares rather than hold post-merger equity. Dimitre also discusses how sector trends, valuations, and company narratives shape outcomes. De-SPACs in area...
SPAC Opportunities: Growth Areas and Global Demand
Aug. 25, 2025

SPAC Opportunities: Growth Areas and Global Demand

In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets highlights the growth areas and global demand shaping SPAC activity in the coming months. He points to high-growth industries such as AI, nuclear energy, rare earths, digital assets, quantum computing, fintech, and digital health as sectors where SPACs could play an important role. Dimitre also discusses how traditional industrial businesses with steady cash flow, corporate spinoffs, and international c...
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Dimitre Genov
Aug. 22, 2025

SPAC Guest Spotlight: Dimitre Genov

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , we welcome Dimitre Genov, Managing Director at Brookline Capital Markets. Dimitre brings over 25 years of investment banking and buy-side experience, including time at Lazard, JP Morgan, Julius Baer, Magnetar, and Balyasny. Having become one of the most prolific investors in the SPAC market, he now uses his expertise and network to help sponsors identify and secure high-quality targets. From his early years on Wall Street to his current role advising sponsor...