Providence Equity Partners is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1989, and with approximately 180 employees, the firm specializes in financial services. Operating as a private equity firm, it invests in media, communications, education, and technology companies across North America and Europe. The company provides capital and industry expertise to help management grow businesses, having invested over $38 billion in more than 180 companies as of December 2024, and maintains offices in multiple major cities.