Antares Capital overview
Stories about Antares Capital

Continuation vehicles are rewarding creativity
The CV is coming to private credit. Instead of lengthy workouts at the end of funds’ lifetimes, managers can simplify fundraising and give investors extra yield

Antares closes $1.2bn credit continuation vehicle
Ares Management was the lead investor in Antares’ first-ever continuation vehicle.

Bar Louie returns to bankruptcy court
Antares Capital is said to have exited its equity position earlier this year.

Antares launches flagship BDC
Antares Private Credit Fund caters to institutions, with an eye on private wealth

RIST commits $50m to senior debt fund
The US-based pension fund has backed Antares Capital's latest senior loan fund.

Loan Note: Net-zero guidelines for private debt; Alcentra weighs BSL versus direct lending
'Grace period' forms part of new net-zero guidelines for private debt; Alcentra tracks some key implications of the broadly syndicated loan market's revival; and Antares' latest hires reflect emphasis on the wealth channel.

Video: Antares on navigating the evolving landscape of private debt
Head of asset management Vivek Mathew on what he believes to be the continued opportunity set for investors in the mid-market.

Why Antares is excited by Asia and the Middle East
The region has a lot of potential, says Antare's Vivek Mathew.
Antares Capital contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titleManaging Director and Head of Investor Relations | LocationChicago, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleDeputy Chief Investment Officer | LocationChicago, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleSenior Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer | LocationChicago, United States | Email |
Job titleManaging Director, Head of Responsible Investment, Portfolio Originations | LocationNew York, United States | Email | |
Antares Capital fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 2
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
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Antares Capital funds managed
Funds in market: 5
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size | Open dateJan 2026 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Open dateDec 2025 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Open dateJul 2025 | Strategy | |
Closed funds: 16
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size | Close dateMay 2026 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateMar 2026 | Strategy | |
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Three key trends for US private credit in 2026
The US private credit market puts in a strong performance despite market headwinds.
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Liquidity: Why continuation vehicles offer a potential mismatch
Continuation vehicles are emerging as a key liquidity tool in private credit, yet the majority of LPs are still opting to cash out amid rising market scrutiny.
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