Ares sets Q1 fundraising record with $30B despite private credit valuation concerns

Ares Management raised a record $30 billion in the first quarter, up over 45% year-over-year, showing strong investor demand despite challenges in private credit valuations. The firm manages $644 billion in assets across credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure. Despite market volatility and scrutiny over private credit lending standards, Ares' expanding global platform and $160 billion in available capital position it well for opportunistic investments and financial goals this year. This fundraising success highlights sustained investor confidence in private credit amid sector uncertainties.