Ares Management
Private equity firm profile. Compiled from public sources as of July 2026.
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At a glance
| Vertical focus (public sources) | Dental |
| Website | aresmgmt.com |
| Public sources reviewed | as of July 2026 |
Overview
Ares Management is a private equity firm. Publicly available material references Ares Management in the context of dental in the US lower and lower-middle market. For a full description in the firm’s own words, see the firm website. This page compiles what is publicly known and dates every figure to the source review conducted in July 2026.
What Ares Management publicly discusses acquiring
This section summarises what Ares Management has publicly stated about the businesses it acquires or invests in, based on the firm website, public interviews, and independent third-party public profiles reviewed as of July 2026. No non-public information is used.
The firm has been publicly referenced in coverage of dental. Specific vertical criteria current as of a given transaction should be confirmed with the firm directly.
Founder-operators and management teams considering an approach should review the firm’s own most recent public communications for current criteria.
Publicly announced portfolio companies
Named in publicly indexed sources as portfolio companies or investments. Sourced from search results reviewed as of July 2026. Not a complete list; refer to the firm’s own portfolio page for the most current listing.
| Company | Source |
|---|---|
| North America | www.ares.com |
| Europe | www.ares.com |
| Asia Pacific | www.ares.com |
| Decor Holdings | fintel.io |
| Cincinnati Bell | fintel.io |
| Noble Energy | fintel.io |
| Option | fintel.io |
| Craft Beverage Warehouse | pitchbook.com |
| Woodridge Clinic | pitchbook.com |
| Burnham RNG | note.com |
History and firm-level context
This directory does not publish individual bio information or personal contact details. Firm ownership and leadership should be confirmed with the firm’s own website.
Frequently asked
What is Ares Management known for?
Publicly indexed sources reference Ares Management in connection with a number of portfolio companies, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Decor Holdings, Cincinnati Bell, based on searches conducted in July 2026. This list is not exhaustive; refer to the firm’s official portfolio page for the current complete list.
Is Ares a top private equity firm?
Based on public sources reviewed as of July 2026, we do not restate specific claims here beyond what is publicly available. For the firm’s current position, see the firm website.
How much does a VP at Ares make a year?
Based on public sources reviewed as of July 2026, we do not restate specific claims here beyond what is publicly available. For the firm’s current position, see the firm website.
Is Ares Management a hedge fund?
Based on public sources reviewed as of July 2026, we do not restate specific claims here beyond what is publicly available. For the firm’s current position, see the firm website.
Does Ares have portfolio companies?
Based on public sources reviewed as of July 2026, we do not restate specific claims here beyond what is publicly available. For the firm’s current position, see the firm website.
What companies does Ares Holdings own?
Publicly indexed sources reference Ares Management in connection with a number of portfolio companies, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Decor Holdings, Cincinnati Bell, based on searches conducted in July 2026. This list is not exhaustive; refer to the firm’s official portfolio page for the current complete list.
What does Ares Management do?
Ares Management is a private equity firm referenced in public sources. This directory profile is compiled from public sources as of July 2026. For a description in the firm’s own words, see the firm website.
Sources
Public sources consulted in compiling this profile (July 2026):
- arcc.ares.com (reviewed July 2026)
- aresmgmt.com (reviewed July 2026)
- en.wikipedia.org (reviewed July 2026)
- finance.yahoo.com (reviewed July 2026)
- fintel.io (reviewed July 2026)
- ir.ares.com (reviewed July 2026)
- tracxn.com (reviewed July 2026)
- www.ares.com (reviewed July 2026)
- www.ares.com (reviewed July 2026)
- www.crunchbase.com (reviewed July 2026)
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