Edward Ross
Chief Executive Officer at FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
Edward H.
Ross is the founder of Fidus Capital LLC, which was founded in 2005.
He holds the title of Managing Partner at Fidus Capital LLC.
Mr. Ross is also the founder of Wachovia Securities LLC, First Union Securities, and Middle Market Capital LLC.
Mr. Ross's current job(s) include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Fidus Investment Corp.
since 2016, and CEO & Investment Committee Chair at Fidus Investment Advisors LLC since 2011.
Mr. Ross's former job(s) include Managing Director at Allied Capital Corp.
from 2002 to 2005.
Mr. Ross's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and an MBA from Mendoza College of Business.
Mr. Ross is also the founder of Wachovia Securities LLC, First Union Securities, Middle Market Capital LLC.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/03/2024 | 177,788 ( 0.58% ) | 4 M $ | 30/03/2024 |
Edward Ross active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 13/02/2011 |
Fidus Capital LLC
 Fidus Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fidus Capital LLC (Fidus Capital ) is a private equity subsidiary of Fidus Partners LLC founded in 2005 by Edward H. Ross, B. Bragg Comer and Thomas C. Lauer. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2004 |
Fidus Investment Advisors LLC
 Fidus Investment Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fidus Investment Advisors LLC (Fidus Investment) is a private equity firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. | Chief Executive Officer | 28/02/2011 |
Former positions of Edward Ross
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Allied Capital Corp.
 Allied Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Allied Capital Corp, a business development company, invests in private middle market companies located in the US. The fund target companies across a broad range of sectors with an EBITDA of $5 - $150 million. It provides debt and equity financing for buyout transactions and also makes minority equity co-investments. It also invests in private equity and debt funds. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2004 |
| Middle Market Capital LLC | Founder | - |
Wachovia Securities LLC
 Wachovia Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Wachovia Securities LLC offered equity, fixed income, and structured products. It was founded in 2001 and was headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Founder | - |
| First Union Securities | Founder | - |
Training of Edward Ross
| Southern Methodist University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Mendoza College of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Allied Capital Corp.
Allied Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Allied Capital Corp, a business development company, invests in private middle market companies located in the US. The fund target companies across a broad range of sectors with an EBITDA of $5 - $150 million. It provides debt and equity financing for buyout transactions and also makes minority equity co-investments. It also invests in private equity and debt funds. | Finance |
Fidus Investment Corp.
 Fidus Investment Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Fidus Investment Corp invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States & Canada with an EBITDA of greater than USD 3 million and revenues of USD 10 - 150 million. The fund focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of first lien, 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 5 - 100 million. It also makes co-investments. | Finance |
Fidus Investment Advisors LLC
Fidus Investment Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fidus Investment Advisors LLC (Fidus Investment) is a private equity firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. | Finance |
Wachovia Securities LLC
Wachovia Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Wachovia Securities LLC offered equity, fixed income, and structured products. It was founded in 2001 and was headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Finance |
| First Union Securities | Finance |
Fidus Capital LLC
Fidus Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fidus Capital LLC (Fidus Capital ) is a private equity subsidiary of Fidus Partners LLC founded in 2005 by Edward H. Ross, B. Bragg Comer and Thomas C. Lauer. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. | Finance |
| Middle Market Capital LLC |
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