Providence Equity

Seward & Kissel Appoints Kevin Neubauer as Co-Head of the Firm’s Investment Management Group

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Professional Services, Legal, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Private equity, Goldberg, Growth, Lawsuit, Seward & Kissel, Government, Private, Kelley Drye & Warren, Kirkland & Ellis, Organization, King & Spalding, Russell Johnston, Providence Equity

Seward & Kissel is pleased to announce that Kevin Neubauer has been named co-head of the firm’s Investment Management Group, effective March 1.

Key Points: 
  • Seward & Kissel is pleased to announce that Kevin Neubauer has been named co-head of the firm’s Investment Management Group, effective March 1.
  • He succeeds Robert Van Grover , who served in the role for more than 10 years and will remain an active partner in the Investment Management Group.
  • “Kevin has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to be an effective leader, both with respect to client matters and strategic firm initiatives,” said Seward & Kissel managing partner Jim Cofer .
  • Neubauer, who was elevated to partner at Seward & Kissel in 2020, originally joined the firm in 2009.

Vertical Bridge Strengthens Leadership Team and Welcomes Two New Senior Vice Presidents

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions, Senior, Mergers and acquisitions, Growth, BOCA, General counsel, Corporate development, Ernst & Young, Associate, Valuation, Citigroup, Providence Equity, Management

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge" or "the Company"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced the hiring of Allison Cannella and Peter Appel, effective February 12, 2024. Ms. Cannella joins as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and Mr. Appel joins as Senior Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Development.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Cannella joins as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and Mr. Appel joins as Senior Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Development.
  • Mr. Appel is responsible for all portfolio acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions for Vertical Bridge.
  • "Allison and Peter are great additions to our senior leadership team," said President and CEO, Ron Bizick.
  • "Vertical Bridge has established itself as a leader within the U.S. tower sector with a uniquely differentiated value proposition.

17.5% CAGR to be Recorded in Academic E-Learning Market between 2022 and 2027, 17,000+ Technavio Research Reports

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Cloud, University, Pearson plc, Language, International, TAL Education Group, USD, YOY, HTML5, EF Education First, Providence Equity, LMS, MPS, OER, Learning, Education, Student, VIPKID, Experiential learning

Educational institutions globally are responding to the growing demand for online education by expanding their offerings with new online degree programs.

Key Points: 
  • Educational institutions globally are responding to the growing demand for online education by expanding their offerings with new online degree programs.
  • Examples include the University of the Arts London launching 30 degrees, and the University of Sydney partnering with 2U for online postgraduate degrees.
  • What are the key data covered in this Academic E-Learning Market report?
  • The E-learning market size is estimated to grow by USD 192.79 billion at a CAGR of 15.87% between 2022 and 2027.

Provident Healthcare Partners Advises Parkview Dental Partners on its Partnership with Cathay Capital

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Providence Equity, Growth, Provident, DSO, Parkstone, Market capitalization, Partnership, Pleasure, Patient, Airline, Cathay

BOSTON and NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Healthcare Partners ("Provident"), a leading healthcare investment banking firm, announced it has advised Parkview Dental Partners ("Parkview"), a portfolio company of Parkstone Growth Partners, on its partnership with Cathay Capital ("Cathay").

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON and NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Healthcare Partners ("Provident"), a leading healthcare investment banking firm, announced it has advised Parkview Dental Partners ("Parkview"), a portfolio company of Parkstone Growth Partners, on its partnership with Cathay Capital ("Cathay").
  • Parkview is a DSO that currently manages 22 dental practices throughout Southwest Florida that provide both general dentistry and specialty dental services.
  • Hill Ward Henderson served as legal counsel to Parkview and Haynes Boone served as legal counsel to Cathay Capital.
  • Parkview is well positioned for rapid growth with the tools and financial backing Cathay brings to the partnership," commented Patton.

Populous Announces Minority Investment From Providence Equity Partners

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Professional Services, Architecture, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Banking, Wembley Stadium, Education, Sport, Development, Providence Equity, PwC, Workforce, Kirkland & Ellis, Senior, Paralympic Games, Growth, LLP, Partnership, Yankee Stadium, Summer Paralympic Games, Stadium Australia, Culture, Airport, Tourism, Populous

Populous Holdings, Inc. (“Populous”), a leading global sports and entertainment venue architectural and design firm, today announced a strategic minority investment from Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”), a premier private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented investments in media, communications, education and technology companies.

Key Points: 
  • Populous Holdings, Inc. (“Populous”), a leading global sports and entertainment venue architectural and design firm, today announced a strategic minority investment from Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”), a premier private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented investments in media, communications, education and technology companies.
  • Populous and Providence anticipate the investment will support Populous’ continued growth and allow the company to pursue opportunities to expand its service offerings and geographic presence for the benefit of clients, partners and its workforce around the globe.
  • Populous will continue to be led by one of its Founders and Global Chair, Earl Santee, and its existing leadership.
  • Fortitude Advisors served as lead investment banker to Populous, with Arma Partners serving as co-advisor.

KPA Acquires ComplyNet to Expand Capabilities and Expertise in Automotive Compliance

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Red Flags Rule, DOT, IRS, Providence Equity, Organization, Advertising, Acquisition, Environmental Health (journal), Software, OSHA, ABLE, EPA, Environment, EHS, Growth, Risk management, Risk, KPA, TD, Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act, Consultant, Privacy, Government, Financial services, Natural gas, Financial adviser, Safety, RV, COLUMBUS, Insurance

WESTMINSTER, Colo. and COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, KPA, a leading provider of EHS (Environmental Health, and Safety) and Sales F&I (Sales, Finance, and Insurance) solutions, announced its acquisition of ComplyNet, a dealer compliance software company. ComplyNet provides end-to-end compliance software, encompassing Privacy and Safeguards (P&S), EHS, and Sales F&I and Advertising, designed for dealers in automotive, RV, power sports, marine, and other adjacent automotive segments.

Key Points: 
  • ComplyNet provides end-to-end compliance software, encompassing Privacy and Safeguards (P&S), EHS, and Sales F&I and Advertising, designed for dealers in automotive, RV, power sports, marine, and other adjacent automotive segments.
  • "As KPA works to expand our capabilities and expertise, we're excited to join forces with ComplyNet and provide dealers with a powerful, combined set of solutions..." said Chris Fanning, President and CEO of KPA.
  • We are excited to join forces with a true leader in dealership compliance, and together expand on our capabilities and expertise, and the exceptional value we offer to the industry."
  • With the combination of ComplyNet, KPA is even better positioned to meet the needs of customers in an increasingly regulated environment.

Higher Education M-learning Market to grow by USD 47.3 billion from 2022 to 2027, The growing preference for self-paced m-learning courses drives the market - Technavio

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Monday, September 25, 2023
Adobe Inc., Learning, Pearson plc, Thought Industry, Software as a service, LMS, Education, Software, USD, Providence Equity, Oracle Corporation, Student, Microsoft, City, Investment, Geography, Blackboard Learn, Growth, Blackboard, Tutoring, Music, Tourism, Service, Adobe

The growing preference for self-paced m-learning courses is one of the key factors driving the higher education m-learning market growth.

Key Points: 
  • The growing preference for self-paced m-learning courses is one of the key factors driving the higher education m-learning market growth.
  • Moreover, numerous key players in the global higher education m-learning market are now offering self-paced courses to cater to learner preferences.
  • Consequently, these factors are poised to be significant drivers fueling the growth of the higher education m-learning market in the forecast period.
  • The higher education m-learning market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

Industry Veteran Katie Lyndon Joins Providence Equity as Head of Investor Relations

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Professional Services, Finance, Partnership, University, Senior, Education, Head, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, Harvest Partners, Providence Equity

Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”), a premier private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented investments in media, communications, education and technology, today announced that Katie Lyndon has joined the firm as a Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations, based in the New York office.

Key Points: 
  • Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”), a premier private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented investments in media, communications, education and technology, today announced that Katie Lyndon has joined the firm as a Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations, based in the New York office.
  • In this newly created role, Ms. Lyndon will lead Providence’s investor relations team, setting the firm’s fundraising strategy and overseeing all its investor relations activities globally.
  • Ms. Lyndon is a seasoned operating executive with over a decade of experience managing investor relations and business development for global asset managers.
  • Previously, she managed investor relations and business development at middle-market private equity investment firms Harvest Partners and Waud Capital Partners.

Equiti Group acquires digital payment technology provider Cloud Invest

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Cloud, Mastercard, Equity Group Holdings, Visa, Network International, Acquisition, USD, Financial services, Providence Equity

DUBAI, UAE,, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equiti Group has announced its acquisition of Cloud Invest, a digital payment technology provider.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE,, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equiti Group has announced its acquisition of Cloud Invest, a digital payment technology provider.
  • Equiti Group CEO and Co-founder, Iskandar Najjar, said: "As part of Equiti's strategic expansion plans, we are excited to move into the digital payment and services space, allowing for operational efficiencies and new revenue segments.
  • Chief Managing Director of Equiti Group and Co-founder, Mohamed Alahmad, said: "This strategic acquisition marks a significant step towards expanding our capabilities in the digital payments sector.
  • Chief Executive Officer of Cloud Invest, Otman Ayoujil, said: "We are thrilled to join Equiti Group and look forward to jointly becoming a unicorn in the global fintech space."

Equiti Group acquires digital payment technology provider Cloud Invest

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Cloud, Mastercard, Equity Group Holdings, Visa, Network International, Acquisition, USD, Financial services, Providence Equity

DUBAI, UAE, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equiti Group has announced its acquisition of Cloud Invest, a digital payment technology provider.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equiti Group has announced its acquisition of Cloud Invest, a digital payment technology provider.
  • Equiti Group CEO and Co-founder, Iskandar Najjar, said: "As part of Equiti's strategic expansion plans, we are excited to move into the digital payment and services space, allowing for operational efficiencies and new revenue segments.
  • Chief Managing Director of Equiti Group and Co-founder, Mohamed Alahmad, said: "This strategic acquisition marks a significant step towards expanding our capabilities in the digital payments sector.
  • Chief Executive Officer of Cloud Invest, Otman Ayoujil, said: "We are thrilled to join Equiti Group and look forward to jointly becoming a unicorn in the global fintech space."