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Providence to acquire majority stake in DoubleVerifyProvidence Equity Partners has agreed to take a majority stake in DoubleVerify, a provider of digital media measurement software and analytics. No financial terms were disclosed. As a result of this deal, Blumberg Capital will remain an investor in DoubleVerify while David Blumberg has joined the company's board of directors. KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc served as financial adviser to DoubleVerify on the transaction.
- SquadLocker scores Series B funding
Warwick, Rhode Island-based SquadLocker, an online provider of apparel management solutions for youth sports via its instant store builder platform, has closed its Series B funding round. Causeway Media Partners led the round with participation from James Lombardi. No financial terms were disclosed. In conjunction with the funding, Bob Higgins, a partner at Causeway, has been added to SquadLocker's board of directors.
- Providence Equity raises $667.2m
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- PE-backed Anju Software buys ClinPlus assets
Anju Software Inc, a portfolio company of Providence Equity Partners, has acquired ClinPlus, a provider of products used for the performance of clinical trials. The seller was DZS Software Solutions Inc. No financial terms were disclosed. Madison Park Group served as investment banking adviser to Anju on this transaction.
- PSG backs ShowClix
Pittsburgh-based ShowClix Inc, a provider of full-service event ticketing, has secured an undisclosed amount of funding. The investor was Providence Strategic Growth. SEG Capital Advisors served as financial adviser to ShowClix on the transaction.
- Blackstone acquires Clarion Events from Providence
Blackstone has acquired London-based Clarion Events, an events and exhibits operator. The seller was Providence Equity Partners. No financial terms were disclosed.
- PSG invests in Patron Technology
Providence Strategic Growth has acquired a majority stake in Patron Technology, a provider of tech solutions for arts and culture organizations. No financial terms were disclosed. KPMG Corporate Finance served as financial adviser to Patron Technology on the transaction.
- PSG acquires SignUpGenius
Providence Strategic Growth has acquired a majority stake in SignUpGenius, an online sign-up site for event and volunteer management. No financial terms were disclosed. Canaccord Genuity provided financial advice to the SignUpGenius shareholders on the deal.
- Providence Equity sells back stake in Soccer United Marketing
Providence Equity Partners has sold its stake in Soccer United Marketing (SUM) back to SUM. Financial terms weren’t announced. Providence invested in SUM in 2012, reportedly paying $150 million for a 25 percent stake. Soccer United Marketing is the marketing arm of Major League Soccer.
- Pine Brook adds Kim as principal to investor relations team
Grace Kim has joined New York-based investment firm Pine Brook as a principal on its investor relations team. Previously, Kim worked at Arsenal Capital Partners where she served as a principal on their fundraising and investor relations team.