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Equus Total Return
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Equus Total Return

Equus Total Return

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Equus Total Return, Inc.: A BDC focused on high total return through equity investments in private companies.

Location
Houston, TX, US
Founded
1991
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Equus Total Return, Inc. is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that operates as a Business Development Company (BDC). The firm focuses on achieving high total returns through capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in equity and equity-oriented securities of privately-owned companies. Equus Total Return targets various stages of investment, with a particular emphasis on private equity.

The firm's investment philosophy centers on delivering shareholder value through effective governance, due diligence, and hands-on management. Equus Total Return's board and management team work closely with portfolio companies to understand and achieve their long-term business objectives. This collaborative approach ensures that the firm not only provides capital but also strategic support to help portfolio companies succeed.

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Equus Total Return - Classification

Also Known As
  • Equus Total Return, Inc.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
Show 5 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified