Ares Direct Finance I LP
Hedge FundFund ID 805-4923778174Delaware, United States
Gross assets
$505.8M
Min. investment
$500K
Beneficial owners
5
Size rank
Top 15%
Audited
Yes
Structure
Standalone
About this fund
Ares Direct Finance I LP is a hedge fund managed by Ares Capital Management LLC. The fund reports $505.8 million in gross assets, placing it among the top 15% of private funds by size. The stated minimum investment is $500,000. Its financial statements are audited annually. Private funds are not required to publicly disclose returns; Form ADV reports assets, structure, and service providers, shown above.
Fund details
| Fund ID | 805-4923778174 |
| Fund type | Hedge Fund |
| 3(c)(1) exclusion | No |
| 3(c)(7) exclusion | Yes |
| Master fund | No |
| Feeder fund | No |
| Fund of funds | No |
| Relies on exemption from registration | Yes |
| Annual audit | Yes |
| Prepared per GAAP | Yes |
| Sub-advised | No |
| % of assets independently valued | 0% |
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| Fund | Type | Gross assets |
|---|---|---|
| Ares Private Credit Solutions (offshore) II, L.P. | Hedge | $3.96B |
| Private Credit Fund C-1 Holdco, LLC - Series 1 | Hedge | $3.48B |
| Ares Private Credit Solutions II, L.P. | Hedge | $2.72B |
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How large is Ares Direct Finance I LP?
Ares Direct Finance I LP reports $505.8 million in gross assets, among the top 15% of private funds by size.
What is the minimum investment for Ares Direct Finance I LP?
The stated minimum investment is $500,000.
Who manages Ares Direct Finance I LP?
Ares Direct Finance I LP is managed by Ares Capital Management LLC.
Does Ares Direct Finance I LP disclose returns?
No. Private funds are not required to publicly disclose performance. Form ADV reports assets, structure, and service providers.
Manager
A
Los Angeles, CA
Service providers
Reported gross assets
$505.8M▲ 140%
Feb '25Form ADV, monthlyJun '26
How this fund compares
Gross assetsTop 15%
Larger than 85% of 67,041 private funds
Gross assets vs Hedge FundsTop 25%
Larger than 75% of 12,442 hedge funds
Minimum investmentTop 50%
Higher than 50% of funds reporting a minimum
Investor base
Adviser & related persons12%
Funds of funds39%
Non-U.S. persons%
Share of the fund's beneficial ownership reported on Form ADV. Categories can overlap.