Karan Bhartiya

Karan is a Director based in Singapore, specializing in sell-side, buy-side, and fundraising transactions for businesses across the Asia-Pacific region.

Value to clients

• Effectively leads transaction processes from initiation through to completion
• Skilled negotiator and problem-solver with expertise in complex cross-border M&A
• Combines strong business acumen with technical, financial, and strategic capabilities
• Builds long-term relationships and serves as a trusted advisor throughout the client’s entrepreneurial journey
• Passionate about helping founders and owners achieve their strategic goals through successful transactions

Experience

Before joining Equiteq, Karan was part of the investment banking team at Ernst & Young in both India and Singapore. With over a decade of experience, he has led cross-border and domestic deals across the Industrials, Automotive, Consumer, and Technology sectors. His deal experience includes share sales, business transfers, asset sales, mergers, and joint ventures.

Alongside execution, Karan has built strong origination capabilities, working closely with entrepreneurs, corporates, and financial sponsors across a wide range of mandates.

He holds an Executive MBA from the Indian School of Business and a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Mumbai.

Other things about Karan

• F1 enthusiast
• Enjoys travelling and music
• Plays cricket in his free time