OUR VALUES

Centered Around Profitability and Growth for Companies and Investors

The Infusion Difference

Keeping your company values and culture at the core of what we do.

Infusion Equity Group (IEG) is an independent capital sponsor focused on cultivating long-term relationships between companies and investors which increases business growth and financial wealth.

Infusing a trusted, strategic approach to business acquisition and investment with a fresh perspective, IEG is inspiring a new generation of deals and empowering businesses to reach their full potential by connecting them to the resources they need at the right time.

Infusion Equity Group’s goal is to hold each company into perpetuity with the employees first in mind.

01.

Connection

We build real relationships that inspire shared ideas, trusted support, and success.

02.

Commitment

We stay patient and focused, turning strong ideas into lasting growth for all we serve.

03.

Authentic

Our Midwest values guide honest, clear communication and help us earn long-term trust.

04.

Calculated

We make thoughtful, strategic decisions that reduce risk and keep your goals protected.

CRITERIA

What We Look For

Infusion Equity Group’s goal is to hold each company into perpetuity with the employees first in mind.

Infusion Equity Group will keep your company intact to make you successful in operations. Mitch understands the challenges your business is facing with this decision. IEG strives to intentionally plan and execute a smooth transition and give peace of mind knowing your company will state true to it’s values.

Company Size

  • Revenue greater than $6 million
  • EBITDA greater than $1M

Geography

  • Headquartered in the United States or Canada for platforms

Types

  • Family and founder liquidity
  • Management-led buyouts and acquisitions
  • Growth focused
  • Industry consolidations

Company Characteristics

  • Healthy company culture
  • Strong and committed management team
  • Distinctive, value-added products or services
  • Defensible market position
  • History of favorable growth

Investment Types

  • Control or non-control investments
  • Very flexible if interests are aligned

Investment Strategies

  • Investment hold period of 12+ years
  • Ownership transition/succession
  • Management-led buyout (owner removed from day-today operations)
  • Business owner-led acquisition strategy
  • Growth capital investment

Industry

We invest in a variety of industries, but prior investments have generally been in the following sectors:

  • Compliance, in various arenas
  • Testing & inspection
  • Contract manufacturing
  • Value-added distribution & dealers
  • Manufacturing & logistics
  • B2B & B2C services
  • Consumer products

OUR TEAM

Seasoned specialists
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Mitch Nelson

Managing Partner
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Mitch grew up on a farm in Humboldt, Iowa and is a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Agriculture Business. Mitch worked in commercial banking for 11 years assisting with mergers and acquisitions before joining a private equity firm, where he was for two years prior to launching Infusion Equity Group. Mitch is an entrepreneur at heart, making him the ideal partner for the companies he invests with and prides himself on serving as a sounding board for his trusted partners and companies.

From Mitch’s humble beginnings on the farm, he understands the value of hard work and trust. Over the years as a commercial banker and investor, Mitch has gained a large network that trust his opinion and expertise. Mitch and his team are committed to providing truthful and transparent communication.

Doug

Doug Ostrich

Partner
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Doug is a seasoned finance and MA professional with over 25 years of experience driving value in private equity-backed businesses.

A CPA by training, he began his career at EY before spending over two decades as the CFO of CPM Holdings, Inc., a global processing equipment supplier. At CPM, Doug was a key driver of growth, leading finance, accounting, IT, HR, and MA.

He successfully completed over 25 acquisitions and managed multiple exits and financing rounds.

Doug joined IEG in late 2024. He is committed to IEG’s patient, long-term capital strategy and its focus on employees, customers, and investors.

PORTFOLIO

Infusing Years of Leadership and Expertise into Every Business Relationship

CONTACT

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OUR LOCATION

West Des Moines, Iowa

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(515) 368-2479

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