Fidus Capital
Credit Est. 2007
- Type
- Credit Fund
- HQ
- Evanston, United States
- Founded
- 2007
About
Fidus Capital invests permanent capital and private-fund capital in lower middle-market companies through cash-flow, recurring-revenue, and asset-backed loans, including first-lien, unitranche, second-lien, mezzanine, and equity structures.
Investment Focus
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
United States
Coverage
Country-focused Regions
North America
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Office Presence
1 country
United States
1 known office
Evanston, United States (HQ)
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