Amvest represents private investment groups willing to support outside management teams in the acquisition of a company. This commonly occurs when the founder’s retirement leaves the business with a management void. Investment groups often work with qualified managers with a specific target in mind. If required, investment groups also have the ability to find suitable management. As in a management buyout, managers receive significant ownership and maintain daily operating control.

Both management buy-outs and buy-ins generally require a company with sales of at least $25 million and adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest and taxes) of $5 million or more.