Ares Capital Corporation BDC Overview
- Service
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Business Development Company
- Year Founded
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1997
- Serviced Companies
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595
- Serviced Deals
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924
- Serviced Investors
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9
Ares Capital Corporation BDC General Information
Description
Founded in 2004, Ares Capital is a registered business development company headquartered in New York City, New York. The firm operates as a specialty finance company that provides solutions to meet the financing needs of private middle-market companies across diverse industries. The firm invests primarily in first and second-lien loans and mezzanine debt and equity investments and is externally managed by Ares Capital Management, a subsidiary of Ares Management.
Contact Information
Website
www.arcc.ares.comYear Founded
Corporate Office
- One Buckhead Plaza, 3060 Peachtree Road North West
- Suite 800
- Atlanta, GA 30305
- United States
Ares Capital Corporation BDC Services to Companies
Service on a Deal (1,329)
Ares Capital Corporation BDC has provided services on 1329 deals. It last acted to North American Science Associates on a made for . The deal was made in 2026.
| Company Name | Service Provided | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Amount |
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| North American Science Associates | Mar 2026 | |||
| North American Science Associates | Mar 2026 | |||
| North American Science Associates | Mar 2026 | |||
| Chamberlain Group | Jan 2026 | |||
| Road Safety Services | Dec 2025 | |||
| Service Logic | Dec 2025 | |||
| Service Logic | Dec 2025 | |||
| Five Star Breaktime Solutions | Dec 2024 | |||
| Five Star Breaktime Solutions | Dec 2024 | |||
| Five Star Breaktime Solutions | Dec 2024 |
Ares Capital Corporation BDC Services to Investors
Service on a Deal — Buy Side (7)
Ares Capital Corporation BDC has provided buy side services on 7 deals. It last acted as a lead manager or arranger to TZP Group on a . The deal was made in 2016.
| Investor Name | Service Provided | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Amount |
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| TZP Group | Lead Manager or Arranger | Jul 2016 | ||
| Industrial Container Services | Debt Financing | Dec 2015 | ||
| Simpson Race Products | Debt Financing | Dec 2015 | ||
| Kelso & Company | Underwriter | Dec 2015 | ||
| Nivel Parts & Manufacturing | Debt Financing | Oct 2015 | ||
| United Sports Brands | Debt Financing | Apr 2015 | ||
| Abry Partners | Lead Manager or Arranger | Jan 2012 |
Ares Capital Corporation BDC Investment Preferences
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News about Ares Capital Corporation BDC
Dive into recent articles by PitchBook offering invaluable insights and context.
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NEWS | Aug 19, 2026
Rising non-accruals signal growing risk in private credit
Debt tranches in non-accrual status at the top ten BDCs rose to 3.95% of total debt at cost in Q2, up 20 bps from the prior quarter.
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NEWS | Jul 31, 2026
Ares BDC moves 5 borrowers to non-accrual in Q2, led by AmeriVet
The non-accruals included several consumer-facing and animal-care businesses.
Ares Capital Corporation BDC FAQs
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When was Ares Capital Corporation BDC founded?
Ares Capital Corporation BDC was founded in 1997.
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Where is Ares Capital Corporation BDC headquartered?
Ares Capital Corporation BDC is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
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What service provider type is Ares Capital Corporation BDC?
Ares Capital Corporation BDC's service provider type is Business Development Company.
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What companies has Ares Capital Corporation BDC invested in or acquired?
Ares Capital Corporation BDC has invested in or acquired companies like Raisley Insurance, Technipaq, and Advantage Service Insurance.
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