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Ares Core Infrastructure Fund Raises $403.5 Million Through Equity Sale

Strong February Capital Raise

Ares Core Infrastructure Fund locked in $403.5 million in new capital during its February 2026 monthly close. The raise came through the sale of Class I and Class S Common Shares, with each share priced at its net asset value as of January 31.

This latest round continues the fund’s push to attract long-term infrastructure capital. There were no underwriting fees tied to the offering. Instead, the transaction was completed as a private placement, relying on exemptions under the Securities Act that allow firms to raise capital from eligible investors without going through a public registration.

While Ares itself doesn’t apply upfront sales charges on the shares, it noted that certain selling agents may apply their own fees. These are capped at 2.0% of NAV for Class D Shares and 3.5% for Class S Shares. Class I Shares remain free of such charges and are typically directed toward institutional buyers or other qualified investors.