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Providence Equity Partners

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. is a leading middle-market private equity firm with deep sector expertise in media, communications and education focused on North America and Europe. Providence invests in businesses benefiting from long-term growth trends around experiences, learning, and connectivity by partnering with exceptional management teams to build enduring, scaled companies.

Focus Areas
Media, Communications, Education Technology

Tracked deals

42

42 tracked deals across 2016-2026.

Recent pace

5

5 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

25 buyout · 11 growth capital · 4 addon

Providence Equity Partners Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 8 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 8 years for Providence Equity Partners. 5 2019 6 2020 7 2021 6 2022 6 2023 2 2024 4 2025 ~7 est. 5 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

Showing the 12 most recent of 42 tracked deals for Providence Equity Partners.

  • Providence Equity Partners to Acquire Majority Stake in CheckedUp
    August 18, 2026
    Buyer
    Providence Equity Partners, Varsity Healthcare Partners
    Target
    CheckedUp
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Providence Equity Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in CheckedUp, a specialty point-of-care education and engagement platform. Varsity Healthcare Partners will join as a strategic minority investor, with co-founders Dr. Richard Awdeh and Mark Awdeh continuing to lead the company.

  • Providence Equity Partners to Acquire Hometrack from ZPG
    August 14, 2026
    Buyer
    Providence Equity Partners
    Target
    Hometrack
    Seller
    ZPG
    Industry
    Data & Analytics
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    ZPG has reached an agreement to sell Hometrack to Providence Equity Partners. Hometrack is described as a leading provider of residential real estate digital valuation and property risk data & analytics in the UK and Netherlands.

  • Providence Equity Partners Adds Investment to Enable THE•TEAM Acquisition of Founder Casey Wasserman’s Remaining Stake
    July 31, 2026
    Buyer
    Providence Equity Partners L.L.C., THE•TEAM
    Target
    THE•TEAM, Casey Wasserman (remaining ownership interest in THE•TEAM)
    Seller
    Casey Wasserman
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Providence Equity Partners announced an additional investment in THE•TEAM to provide capital for a transaction in which THE•TEAM will acquire founder Casey Wasserman’s remaining ownership interest. The deal follows a competitive sale process and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions. Michael Watts will be elevated to CEO upon transaction close.

  • Providence Equity Partners Invests in SCG (UK) Provider of Communications and Managed IT Services
    July 30, 2026
    Buyer
    Providence Equity Partners
    Target
    SCG
    Industry
    IT Services
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Growth capital

    Providence Equity Partners has made a significant investment in SCG, a U.K. provider of communications, connectivity, and managed IT services for small and medium-sized businesses. The deal terms were not disclosed and the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

  • Searchlight Capital Partners and Providence Equity Partners Recapitalize CloserStill Media in $1.8B Deal
    May 1, 2026
    Buyer
    Searchlight Capital Partners, Providence Equity Partners
    Target
    CloserStill Media
    Seller
    Inflexion Private Equity, NVM Private Equity, management
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Recapitalization

    Searchlight Capital Partners has agreed to invest in CloserStill Media alongside existing owner Providence Equity Partners in a recapitalization valuing the B2B events operator at about £1.3 billion ($1.77 billion). The transaction gives Searchlight and Providence co-control of the London-based company and is subject to regulatory approvals.

  • Providence Equity Partners Takes Majority Growth Stake in Modern Campus
    August 26, 2025
    Buyer
    Providence Equity Partners
    Target
    Modern Campus
    Seller
    The Riverside Company
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Growth capital

    Providence Equity Partners has made a majority growth investment in Modern Campus, a learner-to-earner SaaS platform for higher education. The Riverside Company sold its stake in the business, and Modern Campus appointed Craig Chanoff as CEO as Providence plans to support product development and strategic acquisitions to accelerate growth.

  • 365 Retail Markets Acquires Cantaloupe
    June 16, 2025
    Buyer
    365 Retail Markets, LLC, Providence Equity Partners L.L.C.
    Target
    Cantaloupe, Inc.
    Industry
    IT Services
    Location
    Pennsylvania, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    365 Retail Markets, LLC agreed to acquire Cantaloupe, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $848 million. The deal combines Cantaloupe’s payments and telemetry with 365’s self-checkout, smart-store, and software capabilities to expand unattended retail offerings and customer value. The acquisition was later completed.

  • Providence Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in GCL (Global Critical Logistics)
    May 21, 2025
    Buyer
    Providence Equity Partners
    Target
    GCL (Global Critical Logistics)
    Seller
    ATL Partners
    Industry
    Logistics & Distribution
    Location
    New York, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Providence Equity Partners has made a strategic controlling investment to become the majority shareholder of GCL (Global Critical Logistics), a specialist provider of live-events and luxury-goods logistics. ATL Partners will retain a minority stake and GCL will remain led by President and CEO Daniel Rosenthal with global headquarters in New York; financial terms were not disclosed. Providence said the investment positions GCL for organic and inorganic growth across live events, sports broadcasting and luxury-goods logistics.

  • Providence Equity Partners Acquires Tax Systems from Bowmark Capital
    April 1, 2025
    Buyer
    Providence Equity Partners
    Target
    Tax Systems
    Seller
    Bowmark Capital
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Providence Equity Partners has acquired Tax Systems, a UK-based tax and accounting software provider, from Bowmark Capital. The investment will back Tax Systems’ platform expansion and product innovation—targeting new tax and regulatory compliance solutions and international growth; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Providence Equity Partners Acquires VivaGym Group
    June 21, 2024
    Buyer
    Providence Equity Partners
    Target
    VivaGym Group
    Seller
    Bridges Fund Management
    Industry
    Healthcare Services
    Location
    Andalusia, Spain
    Type
    Buyout

    Providence Equity Partners has completed the acquisition of VivaGym Group from Bridges Fund Management. VivaGym, a leading operator of affordable gyms across Spain and Portugal with 104 clubs, over 315,000 members and more than 1,000 employees, will continue to be led by CEO Juan del Río Nieto while Providence supports its expansion across the Iberian Peninsula; Ares remains the group's primary lender.

  • Providence Equity Partners Invests in Brandt Information Services
    June 5, 2024
    Buyer
    Providence Equity Partners
    Target
    Brandt Information Services
    Seller
    NexPhase Capital
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    Florida, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Providence Equity Partners has made an equity investment to become the majority owner of Brandt Information Services, a Tallahassee-based provider of software platforms for outdoor recreation management. NexPhase Capital will remain an investor while the company — which offers licensing, registrations, reservations and e-commerce solutions to public conservation agencies and outdoor organizations — will continue to be led by CEO Travis Warren.

  • KPA Acquires ComplyNet to Expand Automotive Dealer Compliance Capabilities
    October 18, 2023
    Buyer
    KPA, Providence Equity Partners, CIVC Partners
    Target
    ComplyNet
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Ohio, United States
    Type
    Addon

    KPA, a PE-backed provider of EHS and Sales F&I compliance solutions, has acquired ComplyNet, a dealer compliance software company based in Columbus, Ohio. The acquisition brings ComplyNet’s ABLE compliance suite and Guided Compliance Assistance process into KPA’s platform to broaden capabilities for automotive, RV, powersports and marine dealers; TD Cowen advised KPA and Presidio Technology Partners advised ComplyNet.

Related Acquisition Pages

Media & Entertainment Buyers & Acquisitions 11 tracked deals by Providence Equity Partners. Cloud & SaaS Buyers & Acquisitions 10 tracked deals by Providence Equity Partners. Education Buyers & Acquisitions 4 tracked deals by Providence Equity Partners. IT Services Buyers & Acquisitions 3 tracked deals by Providence Equity Partners. Acquisitions in California 7 tracked deals by Providence Equity Partners. Acquisitions in New York 3 tracked deals by Providence Equity Partners. Acquisitions in Pennsylvania 3 tracked deals by Providence Equity Partners. Acquisitions in Ohio 2 tracked deals by Providence Equity Partners.

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