Providence Equity

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1990

AUM

$45 000 M

Location

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Providence Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1989. The firm specializes in investments in growth-oriented media, communications, and education sectors across North America and Europe. With a team of 92 professionals, including 24 partners, Providence is known for its sector-focused investment approach and collaborative culture.

The firm invests in sectors such as media, communications, education, finance, telecommunication, and technology. Providence typically targets companies in Europe and North America, with a focus on growth and expansion stages. The firm manages a significant portfolio, although specific AUM details are not disclosed. Providence is a Registered Investment Adviser and a member of the British Venture Capital Association and Private Equity Council.

Notable portfolio companies include DoubleVerify - a digital measurement and analytics platform, 365 Retail Markets - a self-service commerce technology provider, Globeducate - an international K-12 education group, Groupe La Centrale - a car classifieds provider in France, and Node4 - a UK-based managed service provider.

Industry

Technology Telecommunications Real Estate Education E-commerce/Marketplace Media and Entertainment Internet of Things (IoT) Music SaaS Software 3D printing Business Services (B2B)

Providence Equity Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Providence Equity Partners VIII	Private Equity (PE)	Media and Entertainment Telecommunications Technology Internet of Things (IoT) Music	Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$6000 M	September 2019
Providence Strategic Growth Fund IV	Private Equity (PE)	E-commerce/Marketplace SaaS Software Telecommunications Technology 3D printing	Series A Series B	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$2000 M	September 2019
Providence Strategic Growth Europe Fund I, LP	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) SaaS Software Telecommunications	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$5-10 m	$1 M	February 2021
Providence Public L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) SaaS Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$5-10 m	$162 M	December 2022

Contacts

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Barry Allen Operating Partner

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Greg Brown Operating Partner

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FAQs about Providence Equity

Is Providence Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?

Providence Equity is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Providence Equity located?

Providence Equity is located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

When was Providence Equity founded?

Providence Equity was founded in 1990.

What sectors and industries does Providence Equity invest in?

Providence Equity invests in companies and startups in Technology, Telecommunications, Real Estate, Education, E-commerce/Marketplace, Media and Entertainment, Internet of Things (IoT), Music, SaaS, Software, 3D printing, Business Services (B2B).

What is Providence Equity geographical focus of investments?

Providence Equity invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Providence Equity typically invest in?

Providence Equity invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Providence Equity investment?

Providence Equity usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Providence Equity?

Providence Equity has around $45 000m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Providence Equity?

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