Property Finder Secures $250 Million Financing from Ares to Drive Growth

DUBAI, UAE – October 21, 2025: Property Finder, has announced a $250 million financing agreement with Ares Credit Funds (Ares Management) to support its next phase of growth and innovation.

The new debt financing marks a significant milestone for the Dubai-based company, further strengthening its position as the region’s most trusted and intelligent real estate platform.

Driving Expansion Through Innovation

“This financing marks another important milestone in our journey to build the region’s most trusted and intelligent property platform,” said Michael Lahyani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Property Finder. “The support of world-class financial partners underlines the strength of our business and the scale of the opportunity ahead. This transaction allows us to accelerate our growth in the region through investments in product innovation, AI-driven solutions, marketing and branding, and strategic partnerships.”

Global Confidence in MENA’s Property Tech

Michael Dennis, Partner and Co-Head of European Credit at Ares, commented: “We are pleased to support Property Finder as it enters its exciting next chapter of strategic growth. Property Finder has built a category-leading business with a demonstrable track record of execution, profitability, and innovation under the leadership of strong management. We look forward to working closely with Michael and his team, as well as Property Finder’s other investors, as they continue building out a differentiated offering.”

Consistent Growth and Market Leadership

Property Finder is the largest property portal in the MENA region by revenue and has reported strong financial performance across its key markets. Between 2020 and 2024, the group achieved over 40% revenue CAGR.

In the UAE, Property Finder’s core real estate revenues surged from $30 million in 2021 to $117 million in 2024, and reached $73 million in the first half of 2025, with EBITDA margins exceeding 60% during the same period.

This growth reflects the scalability and efficiency of the company’s unified tech platform and its ability to deliver strong ROI for clients.

Strengthening Investor Confidence

The latest financing follows recent strategic investments from Permira and Blackstone, underscoring continued global investor confidence in both Property Finder’s leadership and the UAE’s dynamic technology ecosystem.

Axis Arbor Partners (London) served as the exclusive debt advisor to Property Finder for the transaction.