ARES has raised a debt capital of EUR 40.5 mn.

Zurich – CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to ARES, a manufacturer of small series ultra-luxury cars, in its efforts to raise additional growth financing (debt financing).

ARES is a Swiss-Italian coachbuilder and manufacturer of ultra-luxury cars. With a design philosophy of co-creation with their customer, their clients  can execute creative control over their bespoke luxury vehicle with access to artisan and engineer expertise.

Their core pillars of activity involve delivering unique automotive interiors and exteriors, transforming classic cars into turnkey, tech-loaded cars that still look like the decades-old original with modern amenities and comforts, and the resurrection of iconic automobiles for the current consumer.

This debt financing round will provide them the additional funds to expand their current operation.

This transaction closed 19 July 2022.