Falvey: Dave Would Not Be as Strong if It Hadn't Gone Public
Ryan Falvey · Early-Stage FinTech Investing: Unpacking Speed, Technical DNA & AI’s Transformative Power · Jun 30, 2025 · at 25:07
Ryan Falvey, co-founder of Restive Ventures, reflects on portfolio company Dave.com's turnaround after completing a de-SPAC transaction.
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“And I think that if that company hadn't gone public, I don't think it'd be as strong a position it is now. I think it brought a lot of discipline to it.”
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