Ares Management
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
1997
AUM
$54 600 000 M
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$50-100 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Series B
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, private equity, real estate and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of March 31, 2025, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had approximately $546 billion of assets under management with approximately 4,100 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention: https://www.aresmgmt.com/fraud-awareness
Industry
Region of investment
Ares Management Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ares Senior Direct Lending Fund III
|
Fund of funds
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
IT Services
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Infrastructure
Energy
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$15000 M
|
July 2024
|
|
Ares U.S. Real Estate Opportunity Fund IV, L.P.
|
Fund of funds
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Energy
CleanTech
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$3300 M
|
September 2024
|
|
Ares Capital Europe VI
|
Fund of funds
|
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Energy
CleanTech
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$18000 M
|
January 2025
|
|
Ares European Strategic Income Fund
|
Fund of funds
|
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Industrial
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
Europe
Asia
|
$5-10 m
|
$2200 M
|
February 2025
|
|
Japan DC Partners I LP
|
Fund of funds
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Energy
CleanTech
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$2400 M
|
June 2025
|
|
Ares Credit Secondaries Fund
|
Fund of funds
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Real Estate
SaaS
Security
Software
Sports/SportsTech
Telecommunications
HealthTech
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$7100 M
|
January 2026
|
|
Ares Sports, Media and Entertainment Finance (SME)
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Sports/SportsTech
Technology
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$3700 M
|
June 2025
|
|
Ares Core Infrastructure Fund
|
Fund of funds
|
Digital
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Transportation
Utilities
Technology
Infrastructure
Energy
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$2800 M
|
August 2025
|
|
Ares Japan Industrial Development Fund
|
Fund of funds
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
Telecommunications
Energy
HealthTech
|
Series A
Series B
|
North America
|
$10-50 m
|
$1600 M
|
May 2026
|
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FAQs about Ares Management
Where is Ares Management located?
Ares Management is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Ares Management founded?
Ares Management was founded in 1997.
What sectors and industries does Ares Management invest in?
Ares Management invests in companies and startups in Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Other, Real Estate, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, MedTech, Life Sciences, Energy, LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech, IT Services, Infrastructure, CleanTech, Consumer Products, SaaS, Technology, Digital, Utilities.
What is Ares Management geographical focus of investments?
Ares Management invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does Ares Management typically invest in?
Ares Management invests in companies and startups at Series B.
What is the usual amount of Ares Management investment?
Ares Management usually invests $50-100 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Ares Management?
Ares Management has around $54 600 000m assets under management.
When was Ares Management last fund created?
Ares Management last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-04