Princeton News

Co-Founder and Managing Partner Doug Kennealey on Princeton’s focus and partnership approach

Our focus on franchisor and multi-unit businesses allows us to move fast and close deals as promised. We back existing teams and help them scale efficiently.

Hear from PIRTEK CEO Kim Gubera on why they partnered with Princeton

PIRTEK USA wasn’t actively seeking a partnership, but the founders knew what the right opportunity looked like.

D1 CEO Will Bartholomew on how Princeton helped D1 grow “quicker, faster, smarter”

At Princeton, we prioritize professionalism, KPI-driven strategies, and cultural synergy to empower companies like D1 to thrive.

Five Star CEO Discusses Why he Partnered with Princeton

“With the right partner, you can achieve your goals in 5 years instead of 15”, according to Scott Abbott, CEO of Five Star Franchising.

Princeton Equity Group Highlighted in Franchising Magazine USA

Co-founder and Managing Partner Doug Kennealey discusses how to spot the right franchise opportunity.

The Right Partner Matters – Hear What a Few of Our CEOs Have to Say.

Princeton helps build promising franchisor and multi-unit concepts into market leaders.

Princeton Equity Group Adds Jeremy Wright as Operating Partner

Seasoned executive with extensive experience integrating and scaling high-growth, multi-site companies across a wide array of end markets.
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Leading Franchisor Investor Podcast: Princeton Equity Group’s Jim Waskovich

GrowthCap‘s RJ Lumba speaks with Jim Waskovich to uncover insights and strategies for accelerating growth and succeeding in business.

Power Players: Jim Waskovich, Princeton Equity Group

Jim Waskovich discusses the meaning of leadership and lays out the qualities he seeks in his team.

Princeton Equity Group Announces Strategic Investment in Pirtek

Partnership Helps Position High-Growth Hydraulic Hose Repair Franchisor for Continued Success.
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Princeton Equity Closes Second Fund, Expects Activity to Remain Stable

Princeton recently closed its sophomore fund at $575 million, which is $100 million past its initial target.
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Princeton Equity Group Closes Fund II at Hard Cap with $575 Million in Commitments

Announcing the final closing of Fund II with $575 million in total commitments, surpassing the $475 million target and hitting the hard cap.