What Princh does

Princh A/S is a Denmark-based SaaS company, founded in 2015 in Aarhus by Thomas Ommen, Hans Brink Hansen, and Morten Larsson, that operates a cloud-based print and payment platform purpose-built for self-service printing, copying, and scanning in public spaces. Its technology stack centers on a driverless IPP-based connector (Princh Cloud Connector) that links any MFP brand to a cloud management layer, eliminating the need for vendor-specific print drivers and supporting a uniform user experience across heterogeneous fleets. Differentiated security features — including locally managed decryption keys (so neither Princh nor third parties can read document contents), asymmetric encryption, mandatory document auto-deletion after 24 hours, and 4-digit manual release codes — underpin the company's ISO 27001:2022 certification, the first in the printing and payment industry.

The product portfolio consists of three core use cases (BYOD printing via web/iOS/Android apps, public-PC printing through the Princh Cloud Printer, and a wizard-based Copy & Scan app with forced document preview) unified by a centralized Princh Administration Panel that supports SSO, role-based access, and multi-location management. Integrated electronic payment — including Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank cards, and cash — is handled by Princh end-to-end, removing the need for customers to set up merchant agreements or payment terminals. The company serves more than 6,000 active locations across at least nine countries, processing over one print transaction per second globally, with a primary customer base in public libraries and higher education and additional verticals in hospitality, print shops, living spaces, and public spaces.

Princh operates a tailored annual subscription model with remote installation, support, and updates included, distributed through direct enterprise sales, a 30-day self-service trial, an inside-sales team in Denmark/UK/US, and a formal partner program for resellers and integrators. The company is privately held, founder-led, and appears bootstrapped beyond a single early Borean Innovation investment in 2016, with no disclosed institutional funding rounds. A US subsidiary, Princh Inc., supports North American customers. Strategic priorities evidenced in 2023–2024 include security certification, OEM partnerships (Ricoh native MFP integration, EnvisionWare library-channel partnership), and vertical diversification beyond libraries.

Name

Princh

Legal name

Princh A/S

Website

https://princh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Princh A/S is a Denmark-based SaaS company that provides a cloud-based print, copy, scan, and integrated-payment platform for self-service printing in public spaces, serving libraries, universities, hospitality, and other organizations across 6,000+ locations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Print Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

POS Payment Software & Middleware (Terminal OS, Apps, Device Management) (FSAMADAC)

Keywords

• Cloud print management
• Self-service printing
• Print payment platform
• Mobile printing software
• Public printing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based SaaS: Annual subscription model including remote installation, phone & email support, electronic payment setup, continuous updates, staff training materials, and Princh Administration Panel access. Pricing is tailored based on organization size and setup complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Princh is a cloud-based print and payment platform that enables organizations to offer self-service printing, copying, and scanning from any device without apps or user accounts. The platform includes BYOD printing, public PC printing, a copy and scan app, the Princh Administration Panel, the Princh Cloud Connector server software, and an integrated electronic payment gateway supporting Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank cards, and cash.

Product overview

Princh is a cloud-based print and payment platform providing a unified suite of products for self-service printing, copying, scanning, and payment in public spaces. The portfolio consists of three core products: BYOD Printing (web-based and app-based mobile printing), PC Printing via the Princh Cloud Printer (native desktop printing), and Copy & Scan (wizard-based document handling). These are managed through the centralized Princh Administration Panel and powered by the Princh Cloud Connector server software. Integrated electronic payment is built into all products. Users access services via the web app (print.princh.com), native iOS/Android apps, or directly through public PCs and MFP displays. The solution targets libraries, education, hospitality, print shops, living spaces, and public spaces with a focus on anonymity, security, and self-service operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BYOD Printing (Bring Your Own Device) Self-service printing solution allowing users to print from their own smartphones, tablets, or laptops by scanning a QR code or visiting print.princh.com, with no apps or accounts required. Targeted at libraries, education, hospitality, and other public spaces serving end-users.
• Princh Cloud Printer (Public PC Printing) Public PC printing solution that integrates with the native print function, available as a native application for Windows and Linux, and accessible on Macs and Chromebooks. Designed for organizations offering shared public PCs to patrons and guests.
• Copy & Scan App Wizard-based copying and scanning solution with forced document preview, available on MFP display screens or connected Android tablets, supporting AirPrint 1.4+ compatible devices. Scanned documents are encrypted both in transit and at rest and auto-deleted after 24 hours.
• Princh Administration Panel (ADMP) Web-based central management portal for staff and administrators to manage printers, locations, print jobs, pricing, and access levels, with SSO support for enterprise organizations.
• Princh Cloud Connector Central server software connecting local network printers to Princh's cloud platform, installable on Windows or Debian-based Linux servers. Enables driverless printing using IPP protocol with legacy printer queue support.
• Integrated Electronic Payment Built-in payment gateway supporting Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank cards, and cash options, with revenue transfer on the 20th after quarter-end minus processing fees. Documents are only printed once payment has been made.

Quantifiable outcome

• Users complete printing process in under 60 seconds
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EnvisionWarecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2024Princh and EnvisionWare announced a partnership to integrate their printing solutions, providing enhanced document services for library customers. The partnership combines Princh's cloud-based printing platform with EnvisionWare's library-specific technology offerings.
• RicohcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrinch can be installed directly on Ricoh IM series MFPs without requiring a separate printer server. The Copying & Scanning solution is available as a native app for Ricoh IM series devices. This integration simplifies deployment and reduces hardware requirements for customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pharos Systems: Pharos provides enterprise print management and secure print release software with strong presence in education and libraries. It competes head-to-head with Princh on multi-tenant cloud print management for public spaces.
• ePRINTit: ePRINTit offers cloud-based public printing with mobile upload, payment integration and a location map. It directly competes with Princh in libraries, universities and retail public-printing environments.
• PaperCut Software: PaperCut provides print management software for schools, libraries and businesses, including BYOD and secure print release. It is the most directly comparable cloud/hybrid print management vendor to Princh and shares the same library and education core market.
• Y Soft: Y Soft offers enterprise print management solutions (YSoft SafeQ) including secure pull printing, BYOD and copy/scan workflows. It targets libraries, education and enterprises with comparable product scope to Princh's offering.

Broad incumbents

• Xerox: Xerox provides managed print services and cloud print workflows through its Workplace Solutions portfolio. As an MFP OEM with global reach, it competes with Princh for enterprise and public-sector print management contracts.
• EnvisionWare: EnvisionWare provides a broad library technology suite (PC management, printing, RFID) and is both a Princh partner and an adjacent competitor in the library vertical. Its wider portfolio competes indirectly with Princh's library-focused printing product.
• Ricoh: Ricoh is a global MFP OEM and Princh integration partner. It also offers its own cloud print and document services, making it a broad incumbent that overlaps with Princh's market through both partnership and competition.
• HP (HP Print Services / HP Roam): HP offers cloud print management solutions (HP Roam, HP Smart, Managed Print Services) that compete with Princh in enterprise and public-print deployments, while also serving as a hardware channel for any third-party printing solution.
• Canon: Canon offers uniFLOW and Therefore print and document management solutions targeting enterprise and public-sector customers. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Princh on multi-vendor secure print management.

Emerging players

• ePaper Ltd (ePCL / Print Manager): ePaper Ltd provides public printing and payment solutions for libraries and education in the UK. It is a smaller regional competitor with comparable product scope to Princh, primarily focused on the UK public library market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PrinchApp
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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