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Princeton

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Princeton · Growth · 24 people tracked

Also known as Princeton Capital Management Llc

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Investment thesis

Princeton Equity Group focuses on investing in and partnering with leading franchisors and multi-unit or multi-location concepts. The firm is highly selective, backing only a few companies each year and emphasizing investment in people as much as financial performance. Its collaborations are hands-on and built on trust and shared values, aiming to help leaders scale their businesses in a purposeful, disciplined, and enduring way. The portfolio spans consumer-facing brands such as boutique fitness and essential services, favoring durable brands woven into everyday life.

Invests inConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessPrincetonUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
Princeton, US
Instruments
Equity
AUM
$1.6B
Tracked investments
29

Team · 24 people

from the firm's website
Jim Waskovich· Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Naz Quadri· Partner, CTO
Paul Kuppich· Partner, Capital Formation & General Counsel
Robert Finn· Partner
Derek DeBenedetto· Principal, Head of Business Development
Jack Nagle· Principal
Joseph Trahan· Principal
Alex Bouthillette· Vice President
Austin Cade· Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
Brandon Haire· Operating Partner, GrowthEdge™
Chris Tanco· Operating Partner, GrowthEdge™
David Willis· Operating Partner, GrowthEdge™
Guillaume Bonniol· Operating Partner, GrowthEdge™
Jack Bennett· Associate
Jeremy Wright· Operating Partner, Group Head, GrowthEdge™
Joe Safdeye· Vice President
John Norwood· Senior Associate, Business Development
Luke Melsop· Senior Associate, GrowthEdge™
Marcus Amechazurra· Associate, Business Development
Max Bastian· Vice President
Rob Baisch· Associate
Rob Marchibroda· Vice President, GrowthEdge™

Investments · 29 tracked

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1800 Packouts
AMPED
Amped Fitness

Rapidly growing high-value, low-price (HVLP) fitness concept

Barry's

Boutique fitness brand known for 'The Best Workout in the World'

Barry’s
Bath Solutions
Bio-One
Bluefrog
Card My Yard
D1 Training
Ellie
European Wax Center
Five Star Franchising
Gotcha Covered
HOPCo
IFPG

International Franchise Professionals Group; sold to CNL Strategic Capital

KidStrongkidstrong.com
Massage Envy
Mosquito Shield
Pirtek
Princeton Medspa Partners
Pronexis
Radiance Holdings
Restoration
Sola Salons
Stellar Brands

Parent of Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain

The Woodhouse day spa
Unleashed Brands

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2

as of Sep 2024
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Princeton Capital Corp. (fka CapitalLPs: New York City Fire Department Pension Fund20077.70x
Princeton Capital Corp. (fka Capital Point)LPs: New York City Fire Department Pension Fund2007-1.9%0.89x0.72x

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).

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Princeton invest at?
Princeton invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does Princeton focus on?
Princeton focuses on Consumer, Sports Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Princeton located?
Princeton is headquartered in Princeton, US.

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