Bluestem Capital

Bluestem Capital Company, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, founded in 1989. The firm specializes in mezzanine financing, buyouts, and recapitalization, focusing on investments in business services, real estate, medical, manufacturing, and natural resources sectors. Bluestem Capital does not engage in start-up or turnaround investments, instead targeting early to late venture transactions. The firm primarily invests in companies located in the Midwestern region, particularly California, and typically allocates between $0.5 million and $3 million per investment. Bluestem Capital often seeks a majority stake in its portfolio companies and aims to secure a Board seat. The firm exits its investments through public offerings, management buyouts, or sales to strategic or financial buyers. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Bluestem Capital demonstrates a commitment to investing a significant portion of its net worth alongside its portfolio investments.