RESTIVE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Thesis

Restive Investment Management, LLC, operating as Restive Ventures, is an early-stage venture capital firm exclusively focused on the fintech sector. The firm distinguishes itself through its deep specialization, investing in "AI-native financial services" and backing founders who are building the infrastructure and applications that redefine how financial systems operate. Restive's investment thesis centers on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in reshaping financial services, targeting areas such as agentic payments, autonomous underwriting, and AI-driven financial operations. Restive's primary investment stage focus is on Pre-Seed and Seed rounds, with a preference for being the "first check" into companies. They are comfortable leading or co-leading rounds but are also open to participating alongside other investors, prioritizing the quality of the company over their position on the capitalization table. The firm's geographic scope is primarily focused on companies within the United States. They emphasize being a helpful partner, offering hands-on support that extends beyond capital, including strategy, product roadmap, go-to-market planning, hiring, and pricing. Restive has successfully closed multiple funds, with Restive Fund III closing at $45 million in committed capital. This fund builds on the firm's track record, with Fund I (2019) marked at 6.3x and Fund II (2021) at 4x. Restive's initial check size typically ranges between $500,000 and $1 million.

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