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Bluestem Capital
Private EquityActiveBased in South Dakota, U.S., Bluestem Capital is a private equity company focused on recapitalization, buyouts, and mezzanine financing.
23
Investments
6
Exits
$500M
AUM
26.1%
Exit Rate
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Investment Thesis & Strategy
Bluestem Capital, a South Dakota-based private equity firm, invests in various stages of companies across general industries, with a focus on recapitalizations, buyouts, and mezzanine financing.
Investment Activity
Deals per year over the last 12 years
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2015Portfolio Companies
Selected investments from their portfolio of 23 companies
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Symphony RetailAI
SaaS · Growth, 2015
D
Dakota Plains Holdings
Other · Growth, 2013
A
AgriBank
Fintech · Growth, 2008
V
VeraSun Energy
Cleantech · Growth, 2006
C
Cenveo
Other · Growth, 2004
Notable Exits
CompanyTypeYearValue / Acquirer
24M TechnologiesAcquisition2024—
BrightVoltAcquisition2023—
ProterraIPO2021$1.6B
SunivaAcquisition2017—
Enphase EnergyIPO2012—
SolazymeIPO2011—
Frequently Asked Questions
Bluestem Capital focuses on Series B, Series C+ stage investments.
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