About us

Who we are

Finstant Advisory is an independent M&A advisory firm focused on the European mid-market. We combine over 12 years of private equity and M&A experience with a deep network among Europe's leading financial investors — based in Zurich, active across DACH, Italy, and Europe.

Our values

What guides us

Discretion

Confidentiality is not a slogan — it shapes every step, from the first conversation to closing.

Founder proximity

Clear answers, no consultant jargon. We speak at eye level with founders, families, and management.

Investor mindset

We think like buyers — because we were buyers. We know what institutional investors look for.

Local expertise

Deep market knowledge across Switzerland, Italy, and Europe — with direct relationships to owners and investors.

Our approach

How we work

Drawing on years of experience as advisors and on the buy side, we understand both sides of the table from firsthand practice — and put that expertise to work directly for our clients. Our goal is to support you comprehensively at every stage of the process and create lasting value for your business.

We understand your needs and develop tailored solutions built for long-term success. Our communication is always open, clear, and focused on outcomes.

Every mandate is led by our experienced partners, who bring deep sector knowledge and strong connections to buyers. We manage all aspects of a deal and are committed to excellence in execution and successful results for our clients.

Through our network of senior advisors, we bring extensive operational experience into every project. With substantial strategic know-how, they extend our advisory capabilities to deliver sector-specific solutions and the best possible outcomes.

We see ourselves not only as advisors, but as your partner — committed with full dedication from entrepreneur to entrepreneur.

Team

Our team

In everything we do, our passion for quality and client satisfaction shines through. Our team is the driving force behind our success. We are proud to achieve great things together with our clients.

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Johannes Kirchmayr, CFA

Founder & Partner

Johannes Kirchmayr began his career in turnaround private equity before joining one of Switzerland's leading institutional asset managers. There he led mid-market transactions across Switzerland and Europe for several years and learned the craft end to end — from first approach to closing. His entrepreneurial drive and desire for a direct, trusted dialogue with founders and clients led him to found Finstant Advisory. At Finstant Advisory, his focus is the DACH market.

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Riccardo Cunego

Founder & Partner

Riccardo brings over 6 years of private equity and M&A experience — at Schroders Capital's private equity division and in M&A at BNP Paribas, Rabobank, and Promethiem. He has worked across the full deal lifecycle — from origination and target screening through execution — and has built a broad network among Europe's leading financial investors.

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