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Juggernaut Capital

Private equity

Washington · Growth · 23 people tracked

Also known as Juggernaut Management, Llc

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Investment thesis

Juggernaut Capital Partners pursues buyout and growth investments in the lower middle market, concentrating on the consumer and healthcare sectors. Its strategy combines consumer brands with related service companies into an integrated, consumer-driven ecosystem that drives brand recognition, market share and profitability. The firm favors founder-led businesses and typically serves as the first institutional capital partner, taking majority or minority positions. Transactions span platform and growth investments, industry consolidations, management-led buyouts, corporate divestitures and public-to-private acquisitions. Juggernaut supports management teams through value creation planning, sales and marketing, omnichannel development, human capital, product innovation, supply chain and regulatory expertise, leveraging deep sector knowledge and long-standing relationships.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Growth
Check
$10M – $50M
HQ
Washington, DC, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2009
AUM
$1.2B
Tracked investments
40

Team · 23 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Gerald Kerner· Executive Officer
Stanley F. Druckenmiller· Executive Officer
Sue Meng· Executive Officer

What they invest in

from 6 of 40 portfolio companies

Consumer ×4Sports Tech ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2FoodTech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Direct to Consumer ×1Healthtech ×1

HQs:United States×3

Investments · 40 tracked

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Petros Pharmaceuticalspetrospharma.comin𝕏OTC: PTPI

Petros Pharmaceuticals is a bio-pharmaceutical company working to convert prescription drugs into over-the-counter self-care treatments, allowing consumers access without a physician visit or prescription.

BiotechConsumerHealthtechNew York, US

Mitchell Arnold(Vice President of Finance and Principal Accounting Officer)inAndrew Gesek(President, Timm Medical)Fady Boctor(President and Chief Commercial Officer)inJohn D. Shulman(Director)inWayne R. Walker(Director)Gregory Bradley(Director)

3STEP Sportsthreestep.comin𝕏

Team Travel Source provides hotel booking and accommodation coordination for sports teams, athletes, and families attending competitive events.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerSports TechTravel & HospitalityBoston, US

Chad Gruen(Founder of SMP Sports Group (acquired by 3STEP in 2022))inGreg Waldbaum(CEO and co-founder of 3D Lacrosse (acquired by 3STEP))in

KemperSportskempersports.comin𝕏

Kemper Sports is a property and experience management company serving hospitality, golf, and destination resort clients with management, event marketing, and operational services.

B2B MarketplacesSports TechGlenview, US

Steve Lesnik(Founder and Chairman)in

Co-investorsA-Rod Corp

Thrill Onethrillsportsco.comacquired by Fiume Capital

Thrill Sports operates action sports entertainment properties including Power Slap, Street League Skateboarding, and Nitro Circus, with a team focused on event production, sponsorship, and media distribution in the sports entertainment industry.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech

Frank Lamicella(Chief Executive Officer)Brett Clarke(Chief Revenue Officer)inTal Cooperman(Chief Marketing Officer)in

Co-investorsCauseway Partners

True Citrustruecitrusingredients.comin

True Citrus Ingredients produces dried citrus juice concentrates and flavor ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechNew Materials

Zoa Energyzoaenergy.com

Zoa is an energy drink brand that creates beverages designed to help consumers achieve their goals.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Dwayne Johnson(Chief Energy Officer)Dave Rienzi(Chief Innovation Officer)Dany Garcia(Chief Visionary Officer)in

BoardJohn Shulman(Chief Positivity Officer)in

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

3stepAdvantage Consumer HealthcareAdvantage SolutionsAmerex GroupAtlas Vineyard ManagementBds Solutions GroupBixbi PetBluebird BotanicalsBoom! By Cindy JoesphCatapult LearningCeuta GroupContinuum HealthCR BrandsCranfordPharmFCBForesite TowersFoundation Consumer HealthcareFrench Transit, Ltd.Go RawIBG WinesLanzaMadhavaMitchell NessNoble HoldingsPen PowerPetros Pharmaceuticals Formerly Metuchen PharmaceuticalsPlezi NutritionProvider Partners Health PlansPuoriSpeed PromotionThrill SportsTrusted Health PlanVoss UsaWitt O'Briend's

Exits · 2

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Petros PharmaceuticalsOTC: PTPIThrill Oneacq. by Fiume Capital

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3

as of Sep 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Juggernaut Capital Partners IV, L.P.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association201814.2%1.72x0.18x
Juggernaut Capital Partners III, LPLPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association201513.1%1.86x1.20x
Juggernaut Capital Partners II, LPLPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association20129.8%1.59x1.35x

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

IPO stake values · per SEC filings

Value of this firm's stake in each portfolio company at its IPO price, from the prospectus principal-stockholder table.

CompanyOwnedIPO priceAt IPOStake value
Petros Pharmaceuticals$0.24Feb 2025$188.4K

Source: SEC S-1 / 424B prospectus filings. Stake value = shares beneficially owned × the initial public offering price, as disclosed — a market value at IPO, not a return multiple (the firm's original cost is not disclosed).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Juggernaut Capital made?
Juggernaut Capital has 39 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
What stage does Juggernaut Capital invest at?
Juggernaut Capital invests at the Growth stage.
What is Juggernaut Capital's typical check size?
Juggernaut Capital typically writes checks of $10M – $50M.
What sectors does Juggernaut Capital focus on?
Juggernaut Capital focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, Healthtech, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Juggernaut Capital located?
Juggernaut Capital is headquartered in Washington, US.
Does Juggernaut Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Juggernaut Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does Juggernaut Capital co-invest with?
Juggernaut Capital most often shares deals with A-Rod Corp, Causeway Partners, Kelso, among 3 tracked co-investors.

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