DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Property Finder, the leading property platform in the MENA region, has secured a $250 million debt financing from Ares Credit funds (“Ares”), a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation, marking a major milestone in its growth journey.
The new funding will accelerate Property Finder’s investments in technology, AI-driven innovation, marketing, branding, and strategic partnerships, supporting its vision to strengthen its leadership across regional markets.
“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 CEO 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 & branding, and strategic partnerships.”
“We are pleased to support Property Finder as it enters its exciting next chapter of strategic growth,” added Michael Dennis, Partner and Co-Head of European Credit at Ares. “Property Finder has built a category-leading business with a demonstrable track record of execution, profitability, and innovation under the leadership of strong management.”
Property Finder remains the largest property portal in the MENA region by revenue, delivering over 40% compound annual growth (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024. In the UAE, its core real estate revenues grew from $30 million in 2021 to $117 million in 2024, reaching $73 million in the first half of 2025, while EBITDA margins exceeded 60% — reflecting the company’s strong scalability and operational efficiency.
This transaction follows recent strategic investments from Permira and Blackstone, who jointly acquired a $525 million stake in September after a partial sale by General Atlantic, one of Property Finder’s early backers since 2018. Last year, the company also secured a $90 million debt financing from Francisco Partners to acquire BECO Capital’s stake.
