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365 Retail Markets

Leading provider of self-service commerce technology to the foodservice industry

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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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Archipelago Learning

Provider of online education products

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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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Casema

Dutch cable television operator

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CDW

Leading technology products and
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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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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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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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Globeducate

Leading provider of K-12 bilingual education in Europe

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Grupo Corporativo Ono

Largest cable broadband service
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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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IRONMAN

Leading participation-based sports brand

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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 software and services

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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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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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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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n2y

Special education software, curriculum and learning tools

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OEConnection

SaaS provider for auto parts sales

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OpenSky

Leading e-commerce platform

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OUTFRONT Media

Out-of-home advertising signage and display provider

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PADI

World’s leading scuba diver training organization

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PanAmSat

Satellite communications company

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Powerfone Holdings

Specialized mobile radio communications provider

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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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Smartly.io

Leading global creative and digital advertising software platform

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SRA

Provider of technology and consulting services

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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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TAIT

Leading provider of advanced creative and engineering solutions to the live entertainment industry

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TCP

Leading provider of workforce management software

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TDC

European telecommunications provider

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Tele1 Europe (Song Networks)

Scandinavian broadband solutions provider

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Tempo Music Investments

Music rights acquisition platform

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TES

Leading online platform for teacher resources and recruitment

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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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Vector Solutions

SaaS-based provider of digital training solutions

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Verio

National internet service provider

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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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ZeniMax Media

Independent developer of video games and interactive entertainment

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365 Retail Markets


365 Retail Markets is a leading provider of self-service commerce technology to the foodservice industry, offering end-to-end integrated solutions including software, payment processing and point-of-sale hardware.

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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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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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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.

Sector Education

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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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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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Chernin Group


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

Sector Media

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Chime


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

Sector Communications

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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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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.

Sector Media

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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.

Sector Media

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EdgeConneX


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

Sector Communications

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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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Galileo Global Education


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

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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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Globeducate


Globeducate (formerly NACE Schools) is a leading provider of K-12 bilingual, for-profit education in Spain, France, India and the U.K.

Sector Education

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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.

Sector Communications

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Hathway


Hathway is a leading cable broadband service provider in India.

Sector Media

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HomeShop18


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

Sector Media

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HSE24


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

Sector Media

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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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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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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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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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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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n2y


n2y is a leading provider of SaaS workflow and curriculum solutions to the pre K-12 special education market.

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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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OUTFRONT Media


OUTFRONT Media is one of the largest providers of out-of-home advertising signage and displays in the U.S.

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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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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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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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Smartly.io


Smartly.io is a software platform that helps many of the world’s leading digital advertisers create, manage and optimize social media ad campaigns.

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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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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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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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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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TAIT


TAIT is a leading provider of advanced creative and engineering solutions to the live entertainment industry. TAIT provides highly sophisticated staging, rigging and technology solutions to leading music artists, theme park operators, cruise lines, theaters, brands, sports venues and other live entertainment businesses.

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TCP


TCP is a leading provider of workforce management software and technology solutions serving thousands of public and private sector businesses.

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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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Tempo Music Investments


Tempo Music Investments is a proprietary music rights acquisition platform. Tempo receives royalty management services from Influence Media Partners and operates in partnership with Warner Music Group.

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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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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.

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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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Univision Communications


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

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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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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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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.

Sector Media

Region North America

Status Active

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