Ares raises $4.2bn for first structured solutions secondaries fund

UK · 2026-10-02

1. Step 1 · The triggerAres Management raises $4.2bn for a structured solutions secondaries fund, responding to private equity managers' demand for alternative capital.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onPrivate equity managers gain access to new liquidity and refinancing options for their portfolio companies.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs backed by these private equity managers may see more flexible refinancing, delayed exits, or sponsor support for working capital, directly affecting their cost of capital and operational runway.

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Source: Private Equity Wire

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