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Ares Capital
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Ares Capital

Ares Capital

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Ares Capital Corporation: A global financial firm providing debt capital and venture finance to mid-market companies.

Location
Los Angeles, CA, US
Founded
1997
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Ares Capital Corporation is a global financial services firm headquartered in New York, with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm specializes in providing debt capital to private middle-market companies, focusing on corporate, project, and venture finance. Ares Capital's investment portfolio includes various debt instruments such as revolvers, first and second lien loans, unitranche, subordinated debt, and high-yield bonds. The firm typically engages in debt financing rounds and post-IPO debt investments.

Notable portfolio companies of Ares Capital include Paragon 28, which has raised $150 million, Regent Education with $13.5 million, and SoundCloud with $70 million. The firm's key partners and decision-makers bring extensive experience from leading financial institutions. Ares Capital's investment philosophy centers on providing flexible capital solutions tailored to the unique needs of mid-market companies. Additionally, the firm offers value-added services such as strategic guidance and operational support to help portfolio companies achieve sustainable growth.

Ares Capital - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments4
Current Portfolio Count3
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Debt Financing2 (50.0%)
Post Ipo Debt1 (25.0%)
Series Unknown1 (25.0%)

Stage Mix

Debt Financing 50%Post Ipo Debt 25%Series Unknown 25%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Paragon 28 logo

Paragon 28

SoundCloud logo

SoundCloud

Regent Education logo

Regent Education

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Ares Capital - Classification

Also Known As
  • Ares Capital Corporation
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
Show 2 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions