Sandy Horst

Bluestem is a private equity investment company that has been a regional leader since 1989 in helping investors realize excellent returns, in helping worthy companies reach their potential, and in helping strengthen communities by stimulating their economy. Bluestem invests in companies in well-established venture capital markets, avoids start-ups and turnarounds, and focuses on businesses located in South Dakota. The firm prefers diversified funds, and achieves this through investments in a variety of industries including hospitality, restaurant, utilities, technology, manufacturing and energy. The firm makes typical investments between $500,000 to $3,000,000.