Ryan Falvey
InvestorManaging Partner at Restive Ventures
San Francisco, California
Writes $50K – $2.5M checks · typically $250K
About
Ryan Falvey is a high-velocity fintech investor with an operator and regulator background—having led CFSI’s Financial Solutions Lab—who accelerates founders through rapid decisions and hands-on regulatory and product support.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechInsurTechSaaS
Experience
- Restive VenturesFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco, CA
- Center for Financial Services InnovationManaging Director, Financial Solutions Lab2014 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Silicon Valley BankSenior Payments Strategist2013 — 2014San Francisco
- Enclude Holding (ShoreBank International)Global Group Lead -- Strategy and Design2008 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
- Smart DestinationsCorporate Accounts Manager2005San Francisco Bay Area
Skills & more
Banking8Start-ups19Microfinance13Emerging Markets10Financial Analysis11International Development4Economic Development2Finance5Business Strategy9Mobile Banking2Management Consulting14Business Development5
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Mobile PaymentsFinancial ServicesMarket ResearchInternational Business DevelopmentInternational RelationsBusiness PlanningCorporate FinanceSocial EntrepreneurshipAfricaStrategyManagementStrategic PlanningFrom Ryan's professional profile.
Colleagues at Restive Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ryan Falvey?
- Ryan Falvey is a high-velocity fintech investor with an operator and regulator background—having led CFSI’s Financial Solutions Lab—who accelerates founders through rapid decisions and hands-on regulatory and product support.
- Where does Ryan Falvey work?
- Ryan Falvey is Managing Partner at Restive Ventures.
- What does Ryan Falvey invest in?
- Ryan Falvey invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Fintech, InsurTech, SaaS.
- What check size does Ryan Falvey write?
- Ryan Falvey typically writes checks of $50K – $2.5M.
- Where did Ryan Falvey go to school?
- Ryan Falvey studied at Yale University (M.A., International Relations); UCLA (B.A., Political Science & History).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Center for Financial Services Innovation5
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