Fidus Investment Corporation operates as an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The Company provides customized debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle-market companies. The Company’s investment objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating both current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity-related investments. It seeks to partner with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors by providing customized financing for change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, business expansion and other growth initiatives. The Company may invest in the equity securities of its portfolio companies, such as preferred stock, common stock, warrants and other equity interests, either directly or in conjunction with its debt investments. The Company’s investment activities are managed by Fidus Investment Advisors, LLC, its investment advisor.