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Edward Ross
Chief Executive Officer at
FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Edward H.
Ross is the founder of Fidus Capital LLC, founded in 2005, serving as Managing Partner since 2011.
Mr. Ross is also the founder of Wachovia Securities LLC,First Union Securities,Middle Market Capital LLC..-.
Mr. Ross is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Fidus Investment Corp.
since 2016 and has been in this role since 2011.
Mr. Ross is CEO & Investment Committee Chair at Fidus Investment Advisors LLC since 2011.
Mr. Ross was Managing Director at Allied Capital Corp.
from 2002 to 2005.
Mr. Ross completed undergraduate studies at Southern Methodist University and earned an MBA from Mendoza College of Business.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | 177,788 ( 0.47% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Edward Ross active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-02-13 |
Fidus Capital LLC
 Fidus Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Chief Executive Officer | 2004-12-31 |
Fidus Investment Advisors LLC
 Fidus Investment Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fidus Investment invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States & Canada with an minimum EBITDA of USD 3 million, revenues of USD 10 - 250 million and enterprise values of USD 20 - 300 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of first lien debt, unitranche, second lien, mezzanine, preferred stock and common equity for buyout, change of control, business expansions, add-on acquisitions, transformational growth initiatives, refinancings and dividend recapitalizations with an investment size of USD 10 - 100 million and also makes co-investments. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-02-28 |
Former positions of Edward Ross
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Allied Capital Corp.
 Allied Capital Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides business loan and financing services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2004-12-31 |
Middle Market Capital LLC
 Middle Market Capital LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Middle Market Capital LLC is a private company based in Boca Raton, FL. The company was founded by Edward H. Ross. | Founder | - |
Wachovia Securities LLC
 Wachovia Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Founder | - |
First Union Securities
 First Union Securities Major BanksFinance National commercial bank | Founder | - |
Training of Edward Ross
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
69
1st degree connections
9
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Allied Capital Corp.
Allied Capital Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides business loan and financing services | Finance |
Fidus Investment Corp.
 Fidus Investment Corp. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as an managed business development company | Miscellaneous |
Fidus Investment Advisors LLC
Fidus Investment Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fidus Investment invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States & Canada with an minimum EBITDA of USD 3 million, revenues of USD 10 - 250 million and enterprise values of USD 20 - 300 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of first lien debt, unitranche, second lien, mezzanine, preferred stock and common equity for buyout, change of control, business expansions, add-on acquisitions, transformational growth initiatives, refinancings and dividend recapitalizations with an investment size of USD 10 - 100 million and also makes co-investments. | Finance |
Southern Methodist University
 Southern Methodist University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Wachovia Securities LLC
Wachovia Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
First Union Securities
First Union Securities Major BanksFinance National commercial bank | Finance |
Fidus Capital LLC
Fidus Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
Middle Market Capital LLC
Middle Market Capital LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Middle Market Capital LLC is a private company based in Boca Raton, FL. The company was founded by Edward H. Ross. | Finance |
Mendoza College of Business
 Mendoza College of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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