Ahana Maken, Senior Vice President, was recognized by GrowthCap as a Rising Star on their annual Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2025 list.
Ahana Maken
Firm: Providence Equity Partners
Title: Senior Vice President
Ahana Maken is a Senior Vice President at Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (“Providence”), a private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented investments in media, communications, education, and technology.
At Providence, Ahana plays a central role in sourcing, executing, and supporting portfolio company growth. Her recent assignments include advising on the sale of a majority stake in Tempo Music to Warner Music Group, the firm’s investment in Modern Campus (where she currently serves on the board), and the pending take–private of Cantaloupe Inc. by 365 Retail Markets, which is expected to have an equity value of approximately $848M. She also leads Providence’s associate recruiting and advances the firm’s responsible investing efforts through initiatives such as the Women’s Roundtable.
Ahana received her undergraduate degree in economics and math from Columbia University.
Investing, at its best, is a partnership. It’s about working alongside visionary leaders to scale their businesses, create lasting value, and build organizations grounded in integrity and purpose. I’m energized by the challenge of identifying opportunities with transformative potential and helping unlock that potential through collaboration, strategic insight, and shared ambition. At Providence, our deep sector expertise and approach to investing allow us to support companies in ways that drive growth while making a meaningful impact.”
— Ahana Maken
GrowthCap’s 40 Under 40 Growth Investor Rising Stars for 2025 (awarded on December 3rd, 2025). The 40 Under 40 Investor Rising Stars of 2025 recognition is awarded by GrowthCap, an independent, third party that is not affiliated with Providence. According to GrowthCap, nominees applied and were independently assessed based on their written responses to questions on GrowthCap’s nomination form and other information they provided, including on contributions within the growth investment landscape. GrowthCap also took into consideration additional independent research. The number of nominees reviewed for this recognition was not disclosed to Providence, and therefore, it and the percentage of nominees receiving the recognition, cannot be disclosed herein. GrowthCap’s recognition is not indicative of Providence’s future performance and was not based on the evaluations of clients or investors of Providence. Providence applied to receive the award with assistance from FGS Global Inc. Providence paid a fee per awardee to distribute the 40 Under 40 Growth Investor Rising Stars for 2025 Award and results. Nominees were not required to be members of GrowthCap to be considered.
