Ares Management raises $3.3b for Real Estate Secondaries Fund IX

Ares Management, a prominent global alternative investment manager, has successfully raised $3.3 billion in real estate secondaries capital. The capital includes contributions from the Landmark Real Estate Fund IX, General Partner commitments, and affiliated vehicles.

Ares Management Corporation, recognized for its comprehensive investment solutions across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, spearheaded this fundraising effort.

The Ares Real Estate Secondaries team specializes in delivering flexible and tailored secondary solutions for both Limited Partners and General Partners. These solutions encompass traditional Limited Partner interest acquisitions, General Partner-led fund and portfolio recapitalizations, as well as preferred equity and other structured investments. The Landmark Real Estate Fund IX, a key component of this capital raise, focuses on acquiring seasoned assets at attractive discounts to market value, aiming to construct diversified portfolios for investors.