Ares Heads for Record Fundraising Year

Ares Management raised 31 billion dollars in the third quarter, driven by strong private credit and real assets demand. The asset manager remains on track for a record fundraising year with assets under management jumping 16 percent.

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FILE PHOTO: An Ares Management logo at the company's Los Angeles headquarters in California, U.S., July 31, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo

Ares Management raised $31B in the third quarter, driven by strength across its private credit, real estate, and infrastructure businesses. The alternative asset manager is on track for its best-ever fundraising year as institutional investors maintain strong allocations. Over half of the inflows came from non-credit operations, highlighting platform breadth.