Fidus Investment Corporation

FDUS (NasdaqGS)

Fidus Investment Corporation is a U.S.-focused business development company providing growth and buyout financing. It funds leveraged buyouts, refinancings, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine and various debt instruments, preferred equity, and unitranche loans. It avoids turnarounds and distressed situations, targeting aerospace/defense, healthcare, IT services, industrials, and transportation. Typical investments: $5–$30M equity, $5–$15M debt, revenue $10–$150M, EBITDA $5–$30M, with minority stakes and board observation rights.