Ivaylo Spasov co-founded Entrea Capital in 2007 and has subsequently established it as the leading independent Bulgarian investment banking firm. Ivaylo has close to 20 years of experience in numerous sell- and buy-side mandates, as well as privatization transactions.

Prior to co-founding Entrea Capital, Ivaylo was a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young, where he was a member of the transaction advisory services team. Ivaylo had started his carrier as an auditor at Arthur Andersen. During that time, Ivaylo worked on numerous audit engagements with high profile clients, including MTEL and Socotab, as well as with many TMT and industrial companies.

Ivaylo’s area of expertise and experience includes transaction support services, valuation services, M&A advice, financial analysis, investment appraisals, restructuring and privatizations. He has extensive experience in a large number of buy-side and sell-side due diligence and valuation processes across various industries, including manufacturing, construction, financial services, energy and utilities, telecommunications, power generation and distribution, food and drink, etc.

Ivaylo holds an MA degree in International Economic Relations from the University of National and World Economy in Bulgaria.