Providence Investment Partners Announces a Debt and Equity Investment in Expedition:Earth

Dallas, TX – Providence Investment Partners (“Providence”) is pleased to announce a debt and equity investment in Expedition:Earth (“E:E”). The financing supported E:E’s acquisition of EXPLORE, Inc. (“Explore”) and Iconic Adventures (“Iconic”).

Founded in 2026, E:E is a new Texas-based, multi-brand tour operator, providing high-end, personalized experiential travel. The company is seeking to be the “partner of choice” for founder-owned luxury tour operators by providing capital, technology, and infrastructure to support growth while preserving each brand’s unique culture, travel expertise, and talented teams.

Founded in 1992, Explore is a Colorado-based tour operator, providing high- and ultra-high-end itineraries to Africa, primarily to individual customers.

Founded in 2010, Iconic is a Colorado-based tour operator, providing high- and ultra-high-end group travel itineraries, primarily to corporate customers.

“E:E’s vision of building a leader in luxury and ultra-luxury travel across all seven continents and seas provides an innovative solution to the increased demand for experiential travel within the post-COVID world. We are excited to collaborate with E:E and the management teams to continue to execute on the vision and participate in the resulting growth,” said Providence’s Jay Turner.

About Providence Investment Partners

Providence Investment Partners is a private investment firm based in Dallas, TX that provides creative, flexible, and patient capital for lower middle-market companies. Providence targets investments in companies with $2 million to $10 million of EBITDA with independent sponsors, committed funds, and business owners to create shared success in collaboration with experienced management teams. For more information, visit Providence Investment Partners.