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from 32 of 37 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×9Healthtech ×6Consumer ×5Hardware ×5Media & Entertainment ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4Energy ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×4
HQs:United States×23United Kingdom×2Australia×1Belgium×1France×1Italy×1
Investments · 37 tracked
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Form Technologies is a corporate parent holding three precision component manufacturers: Dynacast (die casting), Signicast (investment casting), and OptiMIM (metal injection molding).
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew Materials
Co-investorsAmerican Industrial Partners
Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) operates 24/7 obstetric emergency departments (OBEDs) using an OB hospitalist model, placing clinicians in hospital labor and delivery departments around the clock to care for pregnant women.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMauldin, US
Christopher Swain(Founder, MD)inLenny Castiglione(Executive Officer, Director)inEric Reimer(Director)inKevin Krenzke(Executive Officer)inDavid Swain(Executive Officer, Director)inCliff Lawrence(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAscension VenturesSummit Partners
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a mixed martial arts sports league operating multiple franchises globally with a tournament-based format.
Media & EntertainmentSports Tech
Co-investorsBlackstoneElysian Park VenturesLS Power GroupLuxor Capital GroupRevolutionWaverley Capital+1 more
Acora is a Microsoft Partner providing managed IT services, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure solutions to UK businesses, with particular focus on the insurance sector and mid-market enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareUK, GB
David Rabson(CEO)inRichard Conway(Group CTO)in
Citco is a fund administration company serving private clients and multinational corporations, managing over $3 trillion in assets across more than 50 global offices.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Co-investorsGefinor CapitalRoc PartnersGIC
Colonies is a French real estate investment platform that assists private investors in sourcing, renovating, furnishing, and managing rental properties, with a focus on furnished rental investments (LMNP regime) across major French metropolitan areas.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechConsumerMarketplacesPropTechBrussels, BE
Co-investorsKima VenturesGlobal Founders CapitalIdinvest Partners
Convene Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of event venues, meeting spaces, flexible offices, and membership clubs in the U.S. and U.K., providing catering, production, technology, and hospitality services alongside physical venue rental.
ConsumerPropTechTravel & Hospitality
Ryan Simonetti(Founder)in
Co-investorsConversion Venture Capital (CVC2)GencomBoathouse CapitalConversion CapitalSunrise Capital KKTPG
Convergint is a global systems integrator that designs, implements, and supports security solutions including video surveillance, access control, and fire and life safety systems.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT
Mike Mathes(Executive Vice President, Western Operations)in
Co-investorsLeonard Green
Create provides infrastructure, technology, data, marketing, and capital services to independent music labels and creators through a consolidated platform.
Creator EconomyFintechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Jonathan(Co-Founder & CEO)Alexandre(Co-Founder & COO)Wayne(Co-Founder & CBO)William(President & CFO)
Co-investorsFlexpoint Ford
Daramic manufactures battery separators using polyethylene and other materials for various applications.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyNew MaterialsCharlotte, US
Co-investorsKingswoodWarburg PincusPlatinum
Elara Caring is a Medicaid provider offering direct care services.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechIndiana, US
Ananth Mohan(Chief Executive Officer)inJohn McMahon(Chief Financial Officer)inBetta Swanson(Chief Transformation Officer)inTom Firmani(President of Personal Care Services)inKimberly Nystrom(President of Skilled Home Health, Behavioral Health and Hospice)inKim Spano(Chief Growth Officer)in
Co-investorsKelsoAccelSoftBank Group
Erie Home provides basement waterproofing and foundation services for homeowners, including encapsulation liners, sump pump installation, interior channeling systems, and drainage tiles to prevent flooding, moisture, and structural damage.
Construction TechConsumerPropTech
Patrick Trompeter(Founder)in
Co-investorsGridiron CapitalApollo
Extreme Reach provides a platform for advertising operations that manages production, playout, payments, and content syndication for advertising and entertainment productions.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSNeedham, US
John Roland(Chief Executive Officer, President)inPatrick Hanavan(Chief Revenue Officer)Avi Brown(Chief Digital Officer)Timothy Conley(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Haskitt(Chief Talent Officer)inMichael Greiner(Chief Financial Officer)in
Co-investorsCross Creek AdvisorsGamutGreycroftSpectrum EquityGreycroft Partners
Glen provides a shared source of truth platform where teams and agents access and contribute to consistent information, reducing contradictions and enabling fact-based decision-making across different departments.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Nikos Dritsakos(Founder)in
Co-investorsVela PartnersY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzPomifer Capital
Infobip is a communications platform that enables businesses to build customer experiences across multiple messaging channels including SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, and others.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Silvio Kutic(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsOne Equity PartnersBlackRock
An affiliate review site that publishes a data-driven analysis of the offshore Leon Bet online casino and sportsbook, scoring its game catalogue, bonuses, licensing, and withdrawal times for French-speaking gamblers.
FintechGamingMedia & EntertainmentParis, FR
Kevin Ohana(Founder)inYohan Elbase(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorHeartcore CapitalInsight PartnersTactile VenturesThrive CapitalTribeca Venture Partners
Johnnie-O is an apparel brand offering premium casual clothing, including seasonal collections and collegiate/team-branded styles.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSanta Monica, US
John O'DonnellDavid Gatto(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBrendan Carroll(Director)Robert Berner(Director)Peter Boneparth(Director)
Co-investorsCircadian VenturesSG Credit Partners
Kodiak AI develops AI-powered autonomous ground transportation solutions, with initial focus on driverless trucking.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsCalifornia, US
Don Burnette(Founder)inPaz Eshel(Founder)
Co-investorsA'Z AngelsAliya Capital PartnersBattery VenturesBMW i VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Harpoon Ventures+8 more
Establishing a first-of-its-kind sports league focused on fan experience and athlete safety.
Co-investorsJAZZ Venture PartnersLeft Lane Capital
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Jonathan Shifke(Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director)inPierre Abousleiman(Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director)in
Co-investorsHayfin
NVA is a network of over 1,000 companion animal hospitals and 140+ specialty/emergency veterinary facilities, along with boarding, grooming, and equine care services, serving pet owners across North America.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsJAB Holding CompanyOMERS Private Equity Inc.
Premier Manufacturing designs and produces pintle hitch couplings for towing applications, offering a range of models rated for light-duty through heavy-duty gross trailer weights up to 150,000 lbs.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Bill Blacklawin
Co-investorsHeartwood
Carolina Chaos is a professional lacrosse team competing in the Premier Lacrosse League, with the page showing its schedule, results, standings, and roster.
Media & EntertainmentSports Tech
Paul Rabil(Founder)in
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalMastryShumway CapitalThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Blue Pool CapitalJames Young+2 more
Press Ganey provides software platforms, data analytics, and consulting services to healthcare organizations to measure and improve patient experience, caregiver engagement, and care quality.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSouth Bend, US
Irwin PressinRod GaneyinPatrick Ryan(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsLeonard GreenTMC Venture FundVestar Capital PartnersEQT
Propagate is a US e-commerce incubator that takes majority ownership stakes in consumer brands, grows them, and later sells them to acquiring partners.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplaces
JD Jernigan
Co-investors500 GlobalFirst Check VenturesAgFunderTechstarsTELUS Pollinator Fund for Good
Silicon Box develops chiplet architecture and semiconductor technologies for advancing frontier technologies.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsNovara, IT
Dr. SutardjaDr. HanWeiliByung Joon Han(Founder)Sehat Sutardja(Founder)Weili Dai(Founder)
Co-investorsInnoVen CapitalLam CapitalPrysm CapitalTDK VenturesUMC CapitalBlueRun Ventures+1 more
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Survitec provides survival and safety technology products and after-sales support for customers operating in highly regulated industries and markets worldwide.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Reginald Foster Dagnall(Founder (RFD, original Survitec company))
Co-investorsMontagu
Swell Energy provides solar and battery energy storage systems to homeowners and businesses, offering financing and installation services to accelerate renewable energy adoption.
CleantechEnergyIoTSanta Monica, US
Suleman Khan(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Parkes(Director)Brian O'Connor(Director)
BoardShaun Abrahamson(Director)inBrandon Hurlbut(Director)in
Co-investorsSoftBank Vision FundThird SphereAligned Climate CapitalOverture ClimateSoftBank Group
Team Liquid is an esports organization that competes across multiple games and operates gaming media properties, including Liquipedia, a gaming wiki.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSanta Monica, US
VICTOR GOOSSENS(Founder, Co-CEO)inSteve Arhancet(Co-CEO)inJohn Patterson(Executive Officer)Mark Vela(Director)PETER GUBER(Director)
BoardZach Leonsis(Director)
Co-investorsHiro CapitalHOF CapitalLightbank
Unified Women's Healthcare is a management services organization founded in 2009 that provides non-clinical business support to affiliated ObGyn practices and helps them transition to value-based care.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Elizabeth Cherot(Chief Medical Officer)in
Co-investorsOak HC/FTAltas Partners
Waste Pro USA is a regional privately-held provider of non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services for residents and businesses.
Circular EconomyCleantechLogistics & Supply ChainLongwood, US
John Jennings(CEO)
Windlab develops and operates renewable energy infrastructure projects in Australia, focusing on wind energy.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyAustralia, AU
Co-investorsFederationPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
DMG Practice Management SolutionsFirebird Music HoldingsMulti-ColorSnoBahnX-Energy Reactor Company, LLC
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companieskodiak2 · techcrunch.com · May 7, 2026
Create Music Group · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 4, 2026
Elara Caring · finsmes.com · Feb 4, 2026
Acora · acora.com · Dec 22, 2025
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 54
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIPCF VII Aqua Co-Invest, L.P.LPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2025 | — | — | 1.00x | 0.00x |
| Ares Senior Direct Lending Fund (Delaware) III LPLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2024 | — | — | 1.13x | 0.07x |
| Ares US Real Estate Opportunity Fund IVLPs: Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association | 2024 | — | — | 0.98x | 0.02x |
| Ares Capital Europe VILPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2023 | — | — | 1.19x | 0.28x |
| Ares Capital Europe VI (ACE VI)LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2023 | — | — | 1.17x | 0.07x |
| Ares European Credit Investments VII (CP), L.P. -- ACE VI Co-Invest PoolLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2023 | — | — | 1.24x | 0.00x |
| Ares Pathfinder IILPs: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association | 2023 | — | 17.4% | 1.17x | 0.00x |
| Ares Senior Credit Investment Partnership (CP) LPLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2023 | — | — | 1.22x | 0.17x |
| Ares Senior Direct Lending Fund IIILPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System, Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System | 2023 | — | — | 1.15x | 0.09x |
| Ares Senior Direct Lending IIILPs: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association | 2023 | — | — | 1.12x | 0.09x |
| Ares Credit Investment Partnership (CP), L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2022 | — | — | 1.25x | 0.00x |
| Ares Industrial RELPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma | 2022 | — | — | 1.01x | 0.00x |
| Ares SME (Parallel), L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2022 | — | — | 1.29x | 0.07x |
| Ares Special Opportunities Fund IILPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2022 | — | 13.4% | 1.26x | — |
| Ares SSG Capital Partners VI, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures | 2022 | — | — | 1.27x | 0.42x |
| Ares SSG Excelsior Co-Investment, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures | 2022 | — | — | 1.08x | 0.05x |
| Ares Capital Europe V (D) LeveredLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2021 | — | — | 1.38x | 0.32x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund VILPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York | 2021 | — | 15.7% | 1.37x | 0.41x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund VI Co-InvestLPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System | 2021 | — | 30.2% | 1.83x | 1.83x |
| Ares European Credit Investments VII (CP), L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2021 | — | — | 1.50x | 0.00x |
| Ares Pathfinder Core Fund LPLPs: Kansas City Police Employees' Retirement Systems | 2021 | — | 10.2% | 1.08x | 0.06x |
| Ares Pathfinder FundLPs: South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission | 2021 | — | 14.8% | — | — |
| Ares Private Opportunities (NYC), L.P.LPs: Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York | 2021 | — | 30.2% | 1.83x | 1.83x |
| Ares Senior Direct Lending Fund IILPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2021 | — | 13.5% | 1.31x | 0.36x |
| Ares Capital Europe VLPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System, Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System | 2020 | — | 9.2% | 1.31x | 0.28x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities VI, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Empire State Development – New York Ventures, California State Teachers' Retirement System +3 more | 2020 | — | 16.2% | 1.39x | 0.36x |
| Ares Real Estate Enhanced Income Fund, L.P.LPs: Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds | 2020 | — | 5.6% | 1.16x | 0.82x |
| Ares Special Opportunities Fund, L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2020 | — | 14.6% | 1.54x | 0.97x |
| Ares PA Opportunities Fund, L.P. - Distressed DebtLPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2019 | — | 14.6% | 1.40x | 0.38x |
| Ares Capital Europe IVLPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System, Imperial County Employees' Retirement System | 2018 | — | 5.6% | 1.29x | 0.81x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund VLPs: Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund | 2017 | — | 6.0% | 1.30x | 0.52x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund V LPLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Empire State Development – New York Ventures, California State Teachers' Retirement System +7 more | 2017 | — | 5.7% | 1.27x | 0.46x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund V, L.P. KKR Americas Fund XII, L.P.LPs: New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2017 | — | — | 7.00x | — |
| Ares U.S. Real Estate Fund IX, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2017 | — | 15.8% | 1.60x | 1.15x |
| ARES European Loan Opportunities FundLPs: San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association | 2015 | — | -6.0% | — | 0.90x |
| Ares Special Situations Fund IV, L.P.LPs: San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2015 | — | 7.2% | — | 1.53x |
| Ares Capital Europe II (D), L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2013 | — | 7.4% | 1.37x | 1.37x |
| Ares European Real Estate Fund IV, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2013 | — | 10.6% | 1.35x | 1.24x |
| Ares U.S. Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2013 | — | 17.3% | 1.74x | 1.66x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund IVLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, California State Teachers' Retirement System, Empire State Development – New York Ventures +8 more | 2012 | — | 14.2% | 1.90x | 1.76x |
| Ares Mezzanine Partners, L.P.LPs: Nebraska Investment Council | 2011 | — | 8.7% | 1.16x | 1.15x |
| Ares Special Situations Fund III, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2011 | — | 1.6% | 1.06x | 1.06x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund III LPLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Florida State Board of Administration +7 more | 2008 | — | 20.2% | 2.07x | 2.07x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund III, L.P. GCM Grosvenor NYCFDPF Emerging Manager Fund, L.P.LPs: New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2008 | — | — | 1.40x | — |
| Ares Distressed Securities Fund, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2008 | — | 13.7% | 1.75x | 1.75x |
| Ares Special Situations FundLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2008 | — | 13.1% | 2.61x | 0.97x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund IILPs: New York City Police Pension Fund | 2006 | — | 13.1% | 1.67x | 1.67x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund II, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, New York City Employees' Retirement System, The Regents of the University of California +4 more | 2006 | — | 13.1% | 1.67x | 1.67x |
| Ares Corporate Opportunities FundLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Empire State Development – New York Ventures, New York City Employees' Retirement System +4 more | 2003 | — | 13.1% | 1.49x | 1.49x |
| Ares - Eu Loan FundingLPs: San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association | — | — | 8.5% | — | — |
| Ares - Icof IIILPs: San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association | — | — | 7.2% | — | — |
| Ares - PcsLPs: San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association | — | — | 8.0% | — | — |
| Ares - Special Sits ILPs: San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association | — | — | 4.5% | — | — |
| ARES CENTRE STREET PARTNERSHIPLPs: New York City Board of Education Retirement System | — | — | — | 1.04x | — |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ares made?
- Ares has 37 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 14 dated in the last 24 months.