Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
388 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10013
January 5, 2021
VIA EDGAR
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549-3628
| Attn: | Mr. Kevin Dougherty |
| Ms. Loan Lauren Nguyen |
| Re: | Provident Acquisition Corp. |
Registration Statement on Form S-1
File No. 333-251571
Dear Mr. Dougherty and Ms. Nguyen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), the undersigned hereby joins in the request of Provident Acquisition Corp. that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated so as to permit it to become effective at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, January 7, 2021, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Pursuant to Rule 460 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Act, the undersigned advises that approximately 300 copies of the Preliminary Prospectus dated December 31, 2020 are expected to be distributed to prospective dealers, institutional investors, retail investors and others.
The undersigned advises that it has complied and will continue to comply with the requirements of Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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| Very truly yours, | ||||||
| Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | ||||||
| By: | /s/ Ho-Yin Lee | |||||
| Name: | Ho-Yin Lee | |||||
| Title: | Managing Director | |||||
[Signature Page to Underwriter’s Acceleration Request]
