Fidus Investment is registered as a Business Development Company which operates as an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The firm provides debt financing to middle-market, US-based, companies as well as takes minority equity positions in some instances. Fidus Investment seeks to generate current income and capital appreciation through investments in companies the business services, healthcare, industrial products, consumer products, defense and aerospace, energy, transportation, government information technology services, and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2005, the firm is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, and has additional offices in New York and Charlotte.