Tue, 29 Jul 2025 | BUSINESS NEWS
AMS Group, an accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Manchester, is set to target acquisitions after securing investment from Macquarie Capital. AMS Group, which was founded in 1982, provides services across a number of sectors, serving owner-managed businesses, start-ups and established medium-sized companies.
The investment, described as a “significant milestone” in the company’s journey, will support expansion through acquisitions, as well as investments into its technology and teams. The firm will accelerate its investments in tech and advisory solutions that align with evolving client needs and help to create a holistic service offering.
As well as investment, Macquarie Capital also brings significant expertise in scaling professional service companies. The firm will work closely with AMS’s leadership team to enhance the group’s operational efficiency via strategic acquisitions and tech-enabled solutions, while supporting long-term value creation.
AMS Group Chief Executive Ebrahim Sidat (pictured above) said that Macquarie Capital shared the group’s vision for creating “a modern, tech-enabled, full-service advisory firm that delivers a holistic service and exceptional value to clients.”
Sidat continued: "We had significant interest (with multiple offers) as part of the deal process, but investor chemistry and alignment were the key for us, and we are delighted to have Macquarie as our investor to help deliver on our vision to be the best advisory firm within the mid-market."
David Clegg, AMS Group founding partner and Chief Revenue Officer, added that the investment would significantly increase the group’s ability to capitalise on strong demand from both new and existing client relationships across the UK.
According to Clegg, Macquarie’s backing creates ”a step-change in capacity and capability” that will enable the group’s client origination and delivery teams to pursue more opportunities, while enhancing its Relationship Manager model through additional resources and reach.
Chief Operating Officer Victoria Hopkins added that the investment “investment enables us to continue building the infrastructure, culture, and capabilities that drive high performance and sustainable growth.”
Hopkins continued: "Operational excellence has always underpinned our client experience, and we’re now in an even stronger position to scale what we do best, without ever compromising on quality or care."
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