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Abacus Next

Provider of law practice management software and private cloud solutions

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ABTL (Indus Towers)

Indian telecom company

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AcadeMedia

Largest independent education company in Sweden

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Ambassador Theatre Group

World’s largest live theatre group

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American Cellular

Operator of cellular telephone systems

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Anju Software

Life sciences enterprise software platform

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Archipelago Learning

Provider of online education products

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Arcoro

Human capital management software for high consequence industries

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Ascend Learning

Provider of career-oriented educational content

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Asurion

Leading provider of technology protection services

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AutoTrader

Leading online automotive marketplace

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Bitė

Baltic mobile telecom operator

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Blackboard

Pioneering global educational software provider

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Bresnan Communications

Broadband service provider

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Brooks Fiber Properties

Competitive local exchange carrier

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Burning Glass Technologies

Leading provider of web-based human capital management

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Casema

Dutch cable television operator

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CDW

Leading technology products and
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Centrl

Inter company network

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Chernin Group

Global next-generation media and entertainment platform

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Chime

Advertising and marketing services business

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Clarion Events

Leading global events organizer

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CloserStill

Leading global B2B events organizer

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Com Hem

Swedish broadband service provider

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Conversica

Provider of automated sales assistant software

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CSDVRS

Provider of video relay services for the deaf community

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Decision Resources

Provider of syndicated research for the healthcare industry

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Digiturk

Turkey’s largest provider of pay TV services

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DoubleVerify

Ad measurement company

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EdgeConneX

Leading provider of edge data centers

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eircom

Irish national telephone company

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EverCommerce

Software and payment solutions platform

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FluentStream

Leading unified-communications-as-a-service provider

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Formstack

Online data management solution

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Galileo Global Education

Higher education platform focused on Europe and Latin America

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GLM

Leading producer and marketer of tradeshows serving the retail industry

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GlobalTranz

Online freight brokerage platform and third party logistics provider

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Grupo Corporativo Ono

Largest cable broadband service
provider in Spain

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Grupo TorreSur

Leading Latin American wireless tower company

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Hathway

Leading cable broadband service provider in India

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HomeShop18

Leading TV home shopping network in India

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HSE24

Leading home shopping network in Europe

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Hulu

Leading online video content platform

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Idea Cellular

Leading wireless operator in India

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ikaSystems

Provider of integrated online software applications to the healthcare payer industry

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INE

Online IT training platform

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iQiyi

Chinese online video content platform

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IRONMAN

Leading participation-based sports brand

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Jobcase

Social and professional networking platform

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Kabel Deutschland

German broadband service provider

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Kerasotes Theatres

Motion picture exhibitor

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KIN

Indonesian wireless tower company

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KPA

EHS compliance and risk management consulting

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Language Line Services

Language interpretation services company

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Learfield Sports

Leading college sports rights and marketing company

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LogDNA

Infrastructure management software

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LogicMonitor

SaaS-based performance monitoring platform

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M7 Group

Dutch and Belgian satellite pay TV provider

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MásMóvil

Spanish telecommunications operator

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MetroNet

Canadian competitive local exchange carrier

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Ministry Brands

Cloud-based digital giving platforms and management software for faith-based organizations

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MLS Media

Exclusive national media, marketing and sponsorship business of Major League Soccer

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MobileServ

U.K. wireless solutions provider

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NACE Schools

Leading provider of K-12 bilingual education in Europe

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Netsurion

Leading provider of cloud-managed IT security services

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OEConnection

SaaS provider for auto parts sales

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OpenSky

Leading e-commerce platform

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PADI

World’s leading scuba diver training organization

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PanAmSat

Satellite communications company

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Patron Technology

Ticketing and CRM software provider

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Payrix

Payment processing technology and related services

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Pineapple Payments

Payment processing platform

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Powerfone Holdings

Specialized mobile radio communications provider

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Property Brands

Software and payment processing platform

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Propertybase

Real estate CRM and lead generation software

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ProSiebenSat.1

German broadcast television operator

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Q9 Networks

Canada’s leading provider of outsourced data center solutions

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Recoletos Grupo de Comunicación

Spanish publisher of newspapers and magazines

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RentPath

Leading online apartment rental listing platform

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ShootProof

Online gallery software provider

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SignUpGenius

SaaS provider of online registration solutions

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Skybox Security

Global leader in security and analytics

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SnapApp

SaaS for interactive marketing content creation

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SRA

Provider of technology and consulting services

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Stack Sports

Sports payments processing platform

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Stream Global Services

Provider of voice-based business process outsourcing solutions

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Study Group

Global education provider

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SunGard

Software and IT service provider

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Superstruct Entertainment

Live music festival platform

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Survey Sampling International

Provider of internet and telephone survey samples

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TDC

European telecommunications provider

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Tele1 Europe (Song Networks)

Scandinavian broadband solutions provider

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TES

Leading online platform for teacher resources and recruitment

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Therapy Brands

SaaS and payments platform in the mental and behavioral health markets

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Topgolf

Premier owner / operator of golf entertainment facilities

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Trilogy International Partners

Leading emerging markets wireless provider platform

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TVB

Largest television broadcaster in Hong Kong

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TwentyEighty

Leading corporate training company

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UFO Moviez India (UMI)

Largest digital cinema distribution platform in India

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Univision Communications

The leading U.S. Spanish-language media company

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Untangle

Firewall and cybersecurity software provider

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Vector Solutions

SaaS-based provider of digital training solutions

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Verio

National internet service provider

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Vertical Knowledge

Open source data collection services

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Vistage

Business advisory and executive coaching organization

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VoiceStream Wireless

Wireless communications company

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Volia

Largest cable broadband service provider in Ukraine

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vRad

Leading provider of web-enabled outsourced teleradiology services

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Warner Music Group

Recorded music and music publishing company

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Western Wireless

Wireless communications company

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Wize Commerce

Leader in online monetization and traffic acquisition technologies

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WNP Communications

LMDS wireless company

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Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network

Regional cable sports network

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YourCause

Corporate philanthropy / donor management software

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ZeniMax Media

Independent developer of video games and interactive entertainment

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Abacus Next


Abacus Next is a vertically focused provider of practice management software and hosted private cloud solutions to small- and medium-sized law firms and other compliance-related verticals. This company is formerly known as Abacus Data Systems.

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ABTL (Indus Towers)


Aditya Birla Telecom Limited (ABTL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Idea Cellular, one of India's leading mobile operators. ABTL holds a 16% stake in Indus Towers, a joint venture that combined the wireless passive infrastructure assets of three of the largest Indian GSM operators. With more than 100,000 towers, Indus has the largest tower portfolio in the world.

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AcadeMedia


AcadeMedia is the largest independent education company in Sweden, with a presence in preschool, primary, secondary and adult education markets.

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Ambassador Theatre Group


Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) is the world’s largest live-theatre group with a total of 40 venues in the U.K. and on Broadway. ATG is also a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG tickets and The Ticket Machine Group.

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American Cellular


Providence co-founded American Cellular in 1998 to acquire the operations of PriCellular Corporation. As one of the largest and fastest-growing independent cellular operators in the U.S., American Cellular provided cellphone services in small rural U.S. markets under the name Cellular One. American Cellular was acquired by AT&T and Dobson Communications in 2000.

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Anju Software


Anju Software is a life sciences enterprise software platform.

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Archipelago Learning

now Edmentum


Archipelago Learning was a leading provider of subscription-based online education products. PLATO Learning acquired Archipelago in 2012. The company is now Edmentum.

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Arcoro


Arcoro helps organizations in high consequence, high compliance industries attract, manage and retain their workforce. Our solution suite maximizes workforce performance and efficiencies, builds ROI and limits risk with easy-to-use cloud-based software and services.

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Ascend Learning


Ascend Learning is a leading provider of technology-based learning solutions focused on student training and testing results in healthcare and other vocational fields.

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Asurion


Asurion is the leading provider of value-added wireless subscriber services and extended service contracts in North America.

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AutoTrader


AutoTrader is the largest digital automotive marketplace and a leading provider of marketing and software solutions to U.S. automotive dealers.

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Bitė


Bitė is a leading mobile operator in the Baltic countries.

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Blackboard


Blackboard is a leading global educational software company that allows thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate and government organizations to extend teaching, learning and campus communication online to millions of students, parents and teachers.

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Bresnan Communications

now Charter Communications


Bresnan Communications is a cable and broadband operator serving the western U.S. mountain states. Bresnan was acquired by Cablevision in 2010 and then Charter Communications in 2013.

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Brooks Fiber Properties

now Verizon Wireless


Brooks Fiber was a leading facilities-based provider of competitive local telecommunications services in second-tier cities throughout the U.S. Providence was a lead investor in Brooks Fiber in 1993. Brooks Fiber was acquired by MCI Communications, which was later acquired by Verizon.

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Burning Glass Technologies


Burning Glass is a leading provider of web-based human capital management ("HCM") data, analytics, software and services to enterprises, recruiters, educational institutions and government agencies.

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Casema

now Ziggo


Providence acquired Casema, the third-largest broadband service provider in the Netherlands at that time, from France Telecom in 2003.

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CDW


CDW is a leading technology products and services provider to business, government and education customers.

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Centrl


Centrl is a shared platform for companies to exchange critical business information.

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Chernin Group


The Chernin Group is a global next-generation media and entertainment platform company led by CEO and media industry veteran Peter Chernin.

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Chime


Chime is a leading global advertising and marketing services business based in the UK.

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Clarion Events


Clarion is a leading global events organizer based in London with a portfolio of approximately 150 B2B exhibitions and conferences.

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CloserStill


CloserStill Media runs market leading business exhibitions in the healthcare and technology sectors. With events in London, Birmingham, Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt, Koln, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, the company's portfolio includes some of the fastest growing, and often award winning, events including the London Vet Show, Cloud Expo Europe, Data Centre World, The Pharmacy Show, Learning Technologies and The Dentistry Show.

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Com Hem


Com Hem is one of Sweden's leading suppliers of television, high-speed broadband and fixed-telephony.

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Conversica


Conversica is a provider of SaaS-based automated sales assistant software for engaging inbound leads in the sales process in the Automotive, Technology, Education and Finance industry verticals.

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CSDVRS

now ZVRS


CSDVRS is a leading provider of video relay services to the deaf community. CSDVRS enables real-time two-way communication between deaf, hearing impaired and speech-disabled individuals and other telephone users.

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Decision Resources


Decision Resources is a leading provider of syndicated research and analytics to the healthcare industry.

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Digiturk


Digiturk is the leading provider of digital pay television services in Turkey.

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DoubleVerify


DoubleVerify is a leading third party measurement company that authenticates the quality of digital ad media for large brands and agencies, publishers and media technology platforms.

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EdgeConneX


Headquartered in Herndon, VA, EdgeConneX is a leading provider of edge data center solutions.

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eircom


Providence acquired eircom, the Irish national incumbent fixed-line telephone company, in a take-private transaction in 2001. In 2004, eircom was listed on the London and Dublin stock exchanges.

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EverCommerce


EverCommerce is a rapidly growing service commerce platform, offering software and payment solutions to businesses to streamline marketing, business management and customer retention. This company is formerly known as PaySimple.

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FluentStream


FluentStream is a leading Unified-Communications-as-a-
Service (“UCaaS”) provider.

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Formstack


Formstack is a data management solution that helps users collect information through various types of online forms.

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Galileo Global Education


Galileo Global Education is a higher education platform focused on Europe and Latin America.

Sector Education

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GLM

now Emerald Expositions


GLM was a leading producer and marketer of tradeshows serving the retail industry. GLM was acquired by Emerald Expositions in 2014.

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GlobalTranz


GlobalTranz is a leading technology-enabled online freight brokerage platform and third party logistics provider.

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Grupo Corporativo Ono


Grupo Corporativo Ono is the largest cable broadband service provider in Spain. Ono was acquired by Vodafone in 2014.

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Grupo TorreSur


Grupo TorreSur (GTS) is a leading independent wireless tower company in Brazil.

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Hathway


Hathway is a leading cable broadband service provider in India.

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HomeShop18


HomeShop18 operates a 24/7 home shopping TV channel in India.

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HSE24


HSE24 is a leading German home shopping TV network which reaches viewers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Russia.

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Hulu


Hulu is a leading destination website and online distribution platform for premium video content.

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Idea Cellular


Idea Cellular is the third-largest wireless operator in India.

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ikaSystems

now Visiant


ikaSystems is a leading provider of integrated online software applications to the healthcare payer industry.

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INE


Internetwork Expert ("INE") is a subscription-based online IT training platform that provides content and training for various technologies and IT certifications.

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iQiyi


iQiyi is an independent online video website providing premium licensed content in China.

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IRONMAN


World Triathlon Corporation is the owner and founder of IRONMAN, one of the world's leading sports brands with over 250 events in 25 countries.

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Jobcase


Jobcase provides a professional platform for 70+ million users that enables them to network and find job openings that match their skill level and interests. The platform primarily serves hourly and trade employees, who represent a large and underserved segment of the labor market.

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Kabel Deutschland


Kabel Deutschland is the largest cable television operator in Germany. After investing in 2003, Providence played a key role in transforming Kabel Deutschland into a world-class, triple-play digital broadband provider. Providence took Kabel Deutschland public in 2010 and the company was acquired by Vodafone in 2014.

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Kerasotes Theatres

now AMC Entertainment


Kerasotes Theatres is a large motion picture exhibitor in the U.S. with a significant presence in the Midwest. AMC Entertainment, a leading theatrical exhibition and entertainment company, acquired Kerasotes Theatres in 2010.

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KIN


PT Komet Infra Nusantara (KIN) is an independent telecommunications tower platform in Indonesia.

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KPA


KPA is the leading provider of environmental, health and safety (“EHS”) compliance solutions to auto dealers and adjacent markets, combining cloud-based compliance software and on-site audit services.

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Language Line Services


Providence acquired Language Line Services, the leading over-the-phone language interpretation and document translation services company, from AT&T in 1999 and sold the company in 2004.

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Learfield Sports


Learfield Sports has been a leader in the collegiate sports multimedia rights and marketing industry for 30+ years. The company manages the multimedia rights for over 100 properties, including many popular collegiate athletic programs.

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LogDNA


LogDNA is a cloud-services-based server log management and analysis tools that helps developers pinpoint production issues by aggregating all system and application logs into one platform.

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LogicMonitor


LogicMonitor is a provider of SaaS-based network infrastructure monitoring software for physical, virtual and cloud-based IT environments.

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M7 Group


M7 Group SA is a retail and wholesale supplier of satellite pay TV services in the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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MásMóvil


MásMóvil is an integrated telecommunications operator in Spain that provides universal telecommunications services (fixed / mobile / ADSL / fiber / datacenter / value added services) to multiple market segments (residential / business / operators).

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MetroNet

now AT&T Canada


MetroNet was the largest independent facilities-based provider of competitive telecommunications services in Canada. Providence led the founding investment in MetroNet in 1996 and took the company public. The company merged into AT&T Canada in 1999.

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Ministry Brands


Ministry Brands is a leading provider of cloud-based digital giving platforms, church management software, content management systems and marketing solutions to faith-based organizations.

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MLS Media


MLS Media is the leading soccer media company in North America with exclusive media and commercial rights to Major League Soccer content and commercial rights for other significant soccer properties, including U.S. Soccer, the Mexican National Team and CONCACAF Champion's League.

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MobileServ


MobileServ was a leading independent retailer of mobile phone airtime contracts, insurance and mobile accessories in the U.K. The company operated the brand Phones4u.

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NACE Schools


Nuevo Ágora Centro de Estudios (NACE) is a leading provider of K-12 bilingual, for-profit education in Spain, France, India and the U.K.

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Netsurion


Netsurion is a leading provider of cloud-managed IT security services that protect small- and medium-sized business’ information, payment systems, and on-premise public and private Wi-Fi networks from data breaches and other risks posed by hackers.

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OEConnection


OEConnection is a leading provider of SaaS solutions for automotive original equipment parts sales.

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OpenSky


OpenSky is an online marketplace where buyers and sellers are connected in a shopping social network through OpenSky's innovative e-commerce platform.

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PADI


PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the world’s leading scuba diver training organization.

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PanAmSat

now Intelsat


PanAmSat was a premiere global provider of fixed satellite services to video, data networking and government customers. PanAmSat was acquired in a take-private transaction in 2004 and was subsequently re-listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Intelsat, another leading provider of fixed satellite services, acquired PanAmSat in 2006.

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Patron Technology


Patron Technology is a growing ticketing and CRM software provider for Arts and Culture organizations. This company is formerly known as PatronManager.

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Payrix


Payrix is a software platform that provides out-of-the-box tools which allow ISVs to operate as payment facilitators.

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Pineapple Payments


Pineapple Payments is an acquisition strategy building a horizontally-focused distributor of omni-channel payment enablement technology and processing solutions.

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Powerfone Holdings

now Sprint


Powerfone was a leading enhanced specialized mobile radio communications provider competing with local cellular carriers by providing digital mobile telephony. Providence was a co-founding investor in Powerfone. Nextel Communications acquired Powerfone and later merged with Sprint.

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Property Brands


Property Brands is a software and payment processing platform for small-and medium-sized property managers.

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Propertybase


Propertybase is a SaaS-based CRM platform that serves as a mission-critical application for real estate agents, agent teams and smaller brokerages.

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ProSiebenSat.1


Providence acquired ProSieben, the largest private television network in Germany, in 2003 and sold the company in 2007.

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Q9 Networks


Q9 Networks is a leading provider of data center services in Canada.

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Recoletos Grupo de Comunicación

now RCS MediaGroup


Recoletos was a leading specialized publishing company in Spain. Recoletos' titles include sports daily Marca, Spain's most read newspaper, and Expansión, Spain's leading business daily. Providence invested in Recoletos in 2005. RCS MediaGroup, a leading Italian media company, acquired Recoletos in 2007.

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RentPath


RentPath is the leader in online classified listings for apartment rentals in the U.S.

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ShootProof


ShootProof is a provider of online gallery software and ancillary services to professional and semi-professional photographers.

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SignUpGenius


SignUpGenius offers an online and mobile group organization tool for individuals, community organizations and enterprises that replaces reply-all emails, spreadsheets and paper signup sheets.

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Skybox Security


Skybox develops powerful software solutions that extract insight from cybersecurity data to give unprecedented visibility of an enterprise's attack surface.

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SnapApp


SnapApp is a leading provider of SaaS that enables B2B marketers to create interactive marketing content for lead generation.

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SRA

now General Dynamics Information Technology


CSRA is a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting solutions to government organizations.

CSRA was formed through the combination of the North American Public Sector business of CSC and SRA International.

CSRA is now part of General Dynamics Information Technology.

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Stack Sports


Stack Sports is a provider of technology and payments processing platform serving the youth and amateur sports market. This company was previously named Blue Star Sports.

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Stream Global Services

now Convergys


Stream Global Services was a leading global provider of business process outsourcing, delivering a range of services, including technical support, customer service, sales and customer retention. Stream was acquired by Convergys, a leading customer management firm, in 2014.

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Study Group


Study Group is a leading provider of university preparation programs, English language and vocational courses to international students across Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., the U.S. and Canada

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Region Europe

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SunGard

now FIS


SunGard is a global leader in integrated software and processing solutions and is a leading provider of information availability services.

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Superstruct Entertainment


Superstruct Entertainment is a live entertainment platform that owns and operates festivals and live music events under the name of Sziget, elrow and various others.

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Region Europe

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Survey Sampling International


Survey Sampling International (SSI) is a leading provider of internet and phone-based consumer survey samples as well as phone data collection.

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TDC


TDC is the leading provider of fixed-line, mobile and cable television services in Denmark. The company went public in 2010.

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Tele1 Europe (Song Networks)


Song Networks (previously Tele 1 Europe) offered broadband solutions for data communication, internet and voice to medium sized and large companies in the Scandinavian telecommunications market. Providence took the company public in 2000.

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TES


TES is a leading U.K. peer-to-peer marketplace for teacher resources, recruitment and other software and services used by schools.

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Therapy Brands


Therapy Brands provides web-based practice management software and claims processing software as well as ancillary services for practices and care providers in the mental and behavioral health space. This company is formerly known as TheraNest.

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Topgolf


Topgolf is an owner and operator of high-end sports entertainment facilities built around a golf driving range concept.

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Trilogy International Partners


Trilogy is a leading wireless platform formed to acquire wireless providers in emerging markets. The company operates in the Caribbean, Latin America and New Zealand.

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TVB


Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is the largest television broadcaster in Hong Kong and one of the world's largest producers of Chinese language programming.

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TwentyEighty


TwentyEighty is a leading corporate training and workforce performance company.

Sector Education

Region North America

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UFO Moviez India (UMI)


UFO Moviez India (UMI) is the largest digital cinema distribution platform in India and the world's largest satellite networked digital cinema chain.

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Region Emerging Markets

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Univision Communications


Univision Communications is the leading U.S. Spanish-language media company.

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Untangle


Untangle is a provider of subscription-based firewall and cybersecurity software for small- and medium-sized businesses, education, nonprofit organizations and state and local government.

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Vector Solutions


Vector Solutions is a leading SaaS-based provider of digital compliance and professional development training solutions.

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Verio

now NTT Communications


Verio is a leading provider of web hosting and managed services to small- and medium-sized businesses. Providence was a founding investor in Verio in 1996. The company was acquired by Japanese telecom company NTT Communications.

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Vertical Knowledge


Vertical Knowledge is a leading provider of open source data, information services and analytics.

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Vistage


Vistage is a leading subscription-based membership organization that provides peer advisory and executive coaching to CEOs.

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VoiceStream Wireless

now Deutsche Telekom


VoiceStream Wireless was a wireless communications company formed by the mergers of General Cellular, Pacific Northwest Cellular and Western Wireless. The company was acquired by Deutsche Telekom and became T-Mobile USA, the fourth largest mobile carrier in the U.S.

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Volia


Volia is the largest cable broadband service provider in Ukraine.

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vRad


Virtual Radiologic Corporation is a leading provider of outsourced teleradiology services and technology.

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Warner Music Group


Warner Music Group is the third-largest recorded music company and the third-largest music publishing company in the world.

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Western Wireless

now Verizon


Western Wireless was a leading provider of communications services in the Western United States. Providence was a founding investor in Western Wireless in 1992. Western Wireless became a key part of Alltel Wireless, which was later acquired by Verizon Wireless.

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Wize Commerce


Wize Commerce, formerly Nextag, is a global leader in online monetization and traffic acquisition technologies.

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WNP Communications

now XO Communications


Providence was a lead and founding investor in WNP in 1998. The company purchased licenses covering over 100 million POPs in major U.S. markets in the FCC's 1998 LMDS spectrum auction, making it the largest corporate holder of LMDS wireless spectrum in the world at that time. WNP was acquired by Nextlink, which is now XO Communications.

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Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network


The YES Network is a 24/7 sports and entertainment television network featuring the New York Yankees. YES also broadcasts the New Jersey Nets and other professional and collegiate sports teams as well as classic sports footage and sports-related content. Providence was a founding investor in YES.

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YourCause


YourCause is a provider of a SaaS-based platform that corporations use to manage philanthropic efforts such as employee giving, volunteering and corporate grants. The company also offers a donor management platform to nonprofit organizations.

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ZeniMax Media


ZeniMax Media is a leading developer, publisher and distributor of videogames and other interactive entertainment content for consoles, PCs, handheld and mobile/wireless devices.

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Region North America

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