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Ares Commercial Finance

Ares Commercial Finance

Los Angeles, Californiaarescommercialfinance.com

Overview

Ares Commercial Finance is the commercial finance platform of Ares Management Corporation, providing asset-based and cash flow financing solutions to small and middle-market companies.

Year Founded

1997

Portfolio Companies

13

Investments

Ares Commercial Finance investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Lifted TrucksSep 2025DebtLead
GRO-WELL Brands, Inc.Sep 2025DebtCo-investor
Liquid DeathDec 2024DebtLead
CSC GenerationSep 2024DebtCo-investor
iDesignSep 2024DebtLead

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Year Founded1997

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