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Property Finder Secures USD 250M from Ares to Power Growth & Innovation

by WAYA Media - Oct 22, 2025
Property Finder Secures USD 250M from Ares to Power Growth & Innovation
  • Property Finder secured a USD 250 million debt financing commitment from Ares Credit Funds to accelerate innovation and regional growth.
  • The Dubai-based real estate platform plans to invest in AI-driven solutions, marketing, branding, and strategic partnerships.
  • The deal follows investments from Permira and Blackstone, reinforcing investor confidence in Property Finder’s financial performance and MENA growth potential.

Property Finder

Property Finder announced that it entered an agreement with Ares Credit Funds for a USD 250 million debt financing commitment. 

Up next, with the funding, it aims to accelerate its growth in the region through investments in product innovation. It also aims to accelerate its AI-driven solutions, marketing & branding and partnerships.

“This transaction allows us to accelerate our growth in the region through investments in product innovation, AI-driven solutions, marketing & branding and strategic partnerships,” said Michael Lahyani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Property Finder. 

Real Estate

Founded in Dubai in 2007 by Michael Lahyani, Property Finder is a real estate platform. It aims to transform and improve how people buy, sell and rent homes in the region. This is ​​through its comprehensive listings inventory, trusted user experience, and suite of innovative products powered by technology and AI.

This transaction follows recent investments from Permira and Blackstone. These consecutive investments reinforce and underscore investor confidence in Property Finder and its growth potential. It also reflects the UAE’s dynamic technology ecosystem.

“Property Finder has built a category-leading business with a demonstrable track record of execution, profitability, and innovation under the leadership of strong management,” said Michael Dennis, Partner and Co-Head of European Credit at Ares.

The real estate platform recorded 40%+ group revenue CAGR from 2020–2024. In the UAE, the company’s core real estate revenues grew from USD 30 million in 2021 to USD 117 million in 2024. Its revenues also reached USD 73 million in 1H 2025, while UAE EBITDA margin expanded to above 60% in 1H 2025. This record aims to reinforce the scalability and efficiency of Property Finder´s one-brand, one-tech-stack model.

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