Nataly Taranova

Managing Director

Nataly is a Managing Director at Equiteq, supporting the development of the firm’s presence across Switzerland and the DACH region. She advises founders, private equity firms, and corporates on sell-side and buy-side M&A across a broad range of industries, including technology, software, sustainability, and services.

Value to Clients

  • Nearly two decades of M&A experience advising founders, private equity investors, and corporates
  • Strong focus on value maximisation, translating business fundamentals into clear and credible equity stories
  • Deep understanding of founder-led businesses and exit dynamics, informed by having built and run her own companies
  • Trusted senior advisor with a strong network across Switzerland and the DACH region

Experience

Nataly brings over 18 years of experience in corporate finance and M&A. She began her career at UBS AG and Greentech Capital Advisors AG, working across Zurich and New York.

In 2013, she founded and led INVIN, an independent M&A advisory firm she ran for more than a decade, advising clients across Switzerland and Europe on transactions spanning technology, sustainability, media, fintech, and other innovation-driven sectors. Over her career, she has advised on transactions representing several billions in aggregate value and supported more than 50 SMEs and start-ups on strategic positioning, fundraising, and exits.

Other things about Nataly

  • Passionate cross-country skier with a strong interest in the Nordic countries
  • Avid hiker, including multi-day hikes in the Himalayas and across several continents
  • Curious traveller with a strong international outlook