Tyler Griffin
InvestorManaging Partner at Restive Ventures
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Writes $50K – $2.5M checks
About
Tyler Griffin, an ex-payments founder who co-founded and led Prism Money until its acquisition by PayNearMe, combines firsthand acquisition experience with detailed essays and guidance on modern payments for founders.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechInsurTechSaaS
Experience
- Restive VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2018 — present
- CoverwatchInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI)Entrepreneur in Residence2016 — 2017Greater Seattle Area
- PrismCo-Founder & CEO2012 — 2016Bellevue, WA
- CitigroupAssociate (IBD: M&A)2010 — 2012
- Graham Partners Inc.Associate2007 — 2010
- JPMorgan Securities, Inc.Analyst2005 — 2007
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Skills & more
Venture CapitalPrivate EquityFinancial ModelingValuationMergersInvestmentsDue DiligenceEntrepreneurshipCorporate FinanceFinancial AnalysisStart-upsEntrepreneur
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Investment BankingExpert at integrating line breaks in job postings via obscure Unicode characters- Commercial Pilot (SEL/MEL/IA) — Federal Aviation Administration
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Colleagues at Restive Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tyler Griffin?
- Tyler Griffin, an ex-payments founder who co-founded and led Prism Money until its acquisition by PayNearMe, combines firsthand acquisition experience with detailed essays and guidance on modern payments for founders.
- Where does Tyler Griffin work?
- Tyler Griffin is Managing Partner at Restive Ventures.
- What does Tyler Griffin invest in?
- Tyler Griffin invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Fintech, InsurTech, SaaS.
- What check size does Tyler Griffin write?
- Tyler Griffin typically writes checks of $50K – $2.5M.
- Where did Tyler Griffin go to school?
- Tyler Griffin studied at Northwestern University (BA, History); The Haverford School.
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Shared employers
Also worked at Coverwatch4
Also worked at Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI)5
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