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Providence Equity Partners
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Providence Equity Partners

Providence Equity Partners

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Providence Equity: A global private equity firm specializing in media, IT, and communication sectors.

Location
Providence, RI, US
Founded
1989
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Providence Equity Partners is a global private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented companies across media, communications, education, and technology sectors in North America and Europe. The firm focuses on building and growing exceptional businesses that make a significant impact in their respective industries.

Notable portfolio companies include Hulu, DoubleVerify, and Iqiyi. Providence Equity Partners leverages its sector expertise to provide strategic guidance and support to its investments, helping them achieve sustainable growth and market leadership. The firm's approach combines industry knowledge with operational insights to create value for its portfolio companies and investors.

Providence Equity Partners - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments26
Current Portfolio Count15
Total Portfolio Exits1

Top Investment Stages

Private Equity15 (62.5%)
Series D3 (12.5%)
Series B2 (8.3%)
Series C2 (8.3%)
Series Unknown2 (8.3%)

Stage Mix

Private Equity 63%Series D 13%Series B 8%Series C 8%Series Unknown 8%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

DoubleVerify logo

DoubleVerify

Wasserman Media Group logo

Wasserman Media Group

The North Road Company logo

The North Road Company

Seesaw logo

Seesaw

Impact logo

Impact

Mezmo logo

Mezmo

Conversica logo

Conversica

EdgeConneX logo

EdgeConneX

Anju Software logo

Anju Software

Topgolf logo

Topgolf

Skybox Security logo

Skybox Security

Iqiyi logo

Iqiyi

ZeniMax Media logo

ZeniMax Media

Hulu logo

Hulu

Kerasotes Theatres logo

Kerasotes Theatres

Global Metro Networks logo

Global Metro Networks

Carolina Broadband logo

Carolina Broadband

iWon logo

iWon

Providence Equity Partners - Classification

Also Known As
  • Providence Equity Partners L.L.C.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
ISIC
  • 8299Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Show 30 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 610000Educational Services
  • 611400Business Schools and Computer and Management Training
  • 611430Professional and Management Development Training
  • 611500Technical and Trade Schools
  • 611510Technical and Trade Schools
  • 611512Flight Training
  • 611519Other Technical and Trade Schools
  • 611600Other Schools and Instruction
  • 611610Fine Arts Schools
  • 611620Sports and Recreation Instruction
  • 611630Language Schools
  • 611690All Other Schools and Instruction
  • 611691Exam Preparation and Tutoring
  • 611692Automobile Driving Schools
  • 611699All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
  • 611700Educational Support Services
  • 611710Educational Support Services
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 611000Educational Services
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6210Security Brokers, Dealers, And Flotation Companies
  • 6211Security Brokers, Dealers, And Flotation Companies
  • 8299Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
  • 8200Educational Services
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end