2. Who is Aaron Gillingham?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
•Generational private money investor
•Over 30 years of experience in private money investments
•Has originated $6,900,000 of loans since 2004
•Currently manages $4,250,000 of private money loans
•Never has lost principal with a private money investment
•Owns real estate and has purchased and flipped real estate
•Lives by the core value of protecting Investor principal
• Investor in Aries
•Founder of Aries
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
3. Who is Aaron Gillingham?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
4. Who is Aaron Gillingham?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
How was I affected by the Housing Crash of 2009?
•100% of investor capital maintained.
•No Foreclosures
•No Losses
•Yields maintained
•Conservative Investment Strategy
•Built business as other private money companies had to reduce business
•Manage using the concept of “Capital Preservation”
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
5. Aries Capital Management, LLC
ARIES FUND I, LLC
PLEASE TREAT ALL THE MATERIAL IN THIS PRESENTATION AS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The descriptions in this presentation of certain investment opportunities are
provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to
buy, any such investments or investment products. Any such offer will be made only to qualified investors by
means of the Aries Lending Fund 1, LLC, Private Placement Memorandum dated January 9, 2015
Some of the information in this presentation includes forward looking statements. Some of these statements
are identified by the use of forward looking words such as "may," "will," "expect," "generally," "target,"
"typically," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," or other similar words. These statements discuss future
expectations, contain projections of results of operations or of financial conditions, or state other forward-
looking information.
When considering such forward looking statements, investors and potential investors should refer to the risk
factors and other cautionary statements in the Investment Documents. Although Aries Capital Management, LLC
(ACM) as the managers of Fund I, believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
based on reasonable assumptions, there are certain factors that cannot be fully captured in such cautioning
statements, such as general economic conditions, local real estate conditions, or other natural occurrences that
might cause a difference between actual results and those forward looking statements. ACM does not intend to
update any forward looking statements when and if conditions change or other events occur that could cause
prior forward looking statements no to be longer true.
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund,
ACM, ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
6. What is a Private Money Loan?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
Individuals or entities loaning funds to other individuals or entities
• The loans can be secured by real estate, inventory, accounts receivable, boats, heavy
equipment, mining rites and an array of other types of collateral
•Interest rates vary from 12% to 18%
•Interest rates include a liquidity premium
•Short term loans usually between 6 months to 24 months
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM, ALNW nor Aries
makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
7. How Can You Charge 12% to 18% Interest?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
TIME IS MONEY -- More Completed Projects Makes More Money
•Preliminary lending decisions can be made within 2 Days or sooner
•Private moneys loans can close in 10 Business Days or sooner
•Draw requests can be paid in 2 Business Days
•Continual project flow Reduces the Cost of Labor
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
8. What is a Pooled Investment Fund?
AREIS FUND 1, LLC
“Pools” / Combines Funds From Multiple Investors and Invests in an Investment
•It is a organizational Structure
•Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission – SEC
•Operates under written guidelines called a Private Placement Memorandum - PPM
•Creates operational efficiencies
•Aries Lending Fund 1, LLC is a “Pooled” Investment Fund
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
9. What Does Aries Do?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
Aries predominately invests in multiple “Dirt” backed first lien small cap
real estate loans with an average loan term of approximately 10 months
with an average loan amount of approximately $300,000 with a loan-to-
value averaging approximately 55% to 65% on a regular an ongoing
basis.
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund,
ACM, ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
10. What Does Aries Do?
FUND 1, LLC
•Finance “New Construction”
•Finance “Rehab Projects”
•Finance “Buy and Holds”
•Finance “Bridge Loans”
•Finance “Commercial Properties”
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
11. New Construction – Stone Street - $550,000 Loan - LTV 46%
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
12. New Construction – 199th 3 Homes - $730,000 – LTV 49%
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
13. What Does Aries Do?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
•Finance “New Construction”
•Finance “Rehab Projects”
•Finance “Buy and Holds”
•Finance “Bridge Loans”
•Finance “Commercial Properties”
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
14. Rehab Loans - FROM This – Lombard - $116,250 – LTV 61%
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
15. Rehab Loans - TO This – Lombard - $116,250 – LTV 61%
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
16. What Does Aries Do?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
•Finance “New Construction”
•Finance “Rehab Projects”
•Finance “Buy and Holds”
•Finance “Bridge Loans”
•Finance “Commercial Properties”
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
17. Buy and Hold – Longview - $150,000 – LTV 74%
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
18. What Does Aries Do?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
•Finance “New Construction”
•Finance “Rehab Projects”
•Finance “Buy and Holds”
•Finance “Bridge Loans”
•Finance “Commercial Properties”
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
19. Bridge Financing – 4-Plex - $210,000 – LTV 53%
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
20. What Does Aries Do?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
•Finance “New Construction”
•Finance “Rehab Projects”
•Finance “Buy and Holds”
•Finance “Bridge Loans”
•Finance “Commercial Properties”
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
21. Commercial Loans – Regal Warehouse - $182,000 – LTV 43%
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
22. What is Aries Fund 1, LLC?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
•Investment Vehicle Created by Attorneys and Registered with the SEC
•A Real Estate Backed “Pooled” Investment Fund predominately investing in first lien positions, like a
bank, using promissory notes and deeds
•A team of professionals including: lawyers, paralegals, real estate agents, title insurance agents
•Third party independent loan servicing and investor relations agencies are used to review and
validate transactions and reporting for accuracy and consistency.
•Founded in 2015 by Aaron Gillingham who is a generational private money lender with over 30 years of
experience, Aries has positioned itself as a Conservative Investment Vehicle in the small cap real
estate industry in the Northwest. The Fund “pools” money from accredited investors to investment in
“dirt” (real property and real property with improvements) collateralized investments.
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund, ACM,
ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
23. What is Aries Fund 1, LLC?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
Fund Lending Fund 1, LLC invests in high interest rate real estate loans throughout
the Northwest, allowing it to pass along attractive, well secured returns to investors.
Leveraging relationships created through 30 years of private money lending,
Fund 1 invests in first trust deeds and promissory notes secured by
quality real estate at conservative loan-to-value (LTV) ratios.
Governed by a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) which is set of
operational guidelines constructed to mitigate risk. Ask for a copy.
Fund 1 has a comprehensive set of underwriting guidelines it uses to
evaluate an investment opportunity. Ask for a copy.
LTV is currently capped at 80% with individual investments less than $1,500,000
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund,
ACM, ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
24. Aries Fund 1, LLC Investment Features
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
•Target net return to investors between 9% to 12%
•Actual inception through November 2015 Equity return of 11.99%
•Multiple investment options
• Debt (Note Holders pays 8%)
• Equity (Members)
•$50,000 minimum investment
•Monthly distributions to Note Holders and Members
•Quarterly excess cash distributions and investment statements to Members
•Liquidity options for investors after two years
•Tangible real estate backed assets securing debt and shares
•Transparency to investors
•The Manager is an Investor
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund,
ACM, ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
25. How Does Aries Protect Investors?
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
•The Manager is an Investor. My interests are align with your interests
•The mission Statement is “Capital Preservation While Earning Superior Yields”
•Due Diligence. Each piece of collateral is inspected. Every borrower is reviewed
•A Team of skilled and proven Professionals
•A base of Seasoned Borrowers with proven success
•Tangible real estate backed assets securing debt and shares
•Transparency to investors. Ask me and I will show you
•Local Real Estate
•Low Loan-To-Value ratios. Under 80%. Typically under 70%.
•Aries Lending Fund 1, LLC makes it easy for accredited investors to
capture small cap real estate opportunities through diversified investment
portfolios that are actively managed by a high caliber management team.
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund,
ACM, ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
26. Current Investment Opportunities – Funding Needed
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
Stone Street - Phase #2
Loan = $325k -$450k Note Rate = 12% Points = 3%
Term in Months = 18 Sales Price = $600k LTV = 54% to 75%
ThepastperformanceofAriesandallofits’funds(includingtheFund)isnotnecessarilyindicativeoffutureresults.NeithertheFund,ACM,ALNWnorAriesmakesanyguarantees,promises,representations,orwarrantiesregardingthefutureperformanceoftheFund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
27. Current Investment Opportunities – Funding Needed
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
Connell 2-4 Homes – Phase #2
Loan = $270k -$540k Note Rate = 14% Points = 3%
Term in Months = 12 Sales Price = $205k each LTV = 66%
ThepastperformanceofAriesandallofits’funds(includingtheFund)isnotnecessarilyindicativeoffutureresults.NeithertheFund,ACM,ALNWnorAriesmakesanyguarantees,promises,representations,orwarrantiesregardingthefutureperformanceoftheFund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
28. Current Investment Opportunities – Funding Needed
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
Kenmore 6 Townhomes – Phase #2
Loan = $325k Note Rate = 11% Points = 4%
Term in Months = 12 Sales Price = $490 each LTV = 59%
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
29. Current Investment Opportunities – Funding Needed
ARIES FUND 1, LLC
Stone Street - Phase #2
Loan = $325k -$450k Note Rate = 12% Points = 3%
Term in Months = 18 Sales Price = $600k LTV = 54% to 75%
Connell 2-4 Homes – Phase #2
Loan = $270k -$540k Note Rate = 14% Points = 3%
Term in Months = 12 Sales Price = $205k each LTV = 66%
Kenmore 6 Townhomes – Phase #2
Loan = $325k Note Rate = 11% Points = 4%
Term in Months = 12 Sales Price = $490 each LTV = 59%
The past performance of Aries and all of its’ funds (including the Fund) is not necessarily indicative of future results. Neither the Fund,
ACM, ALNW nor Aries makes any guarantees, promises, representations, or warranties regarding the future performance of the Fund.
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
30. Thank you
For Attending
ARIES’ LENDING FUND 1, LLC
Investment Forum
Contact Aaron: aaron@ariescapitalnw.com or 1.503.753.2180
