Andy Russell

Andy Russell is a New York-based angel investor and founder of Trigger Media Group who focuses on seed-stage. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Andy Russell

Andy Russell is a New York-based angel investor and founder of Trigger Media Group who focuses on seed-stage digital media, advertising technology, and marketing technology companies, often using an incubator model to guide startups toward profitability. His investment thesis centers on the intersection of big data, gamification, and human persuasion to improve lives at scale, with a portfolio including notable companies like Zynga, Thrillist, DailyCandy, and InsideHook. While specific check sizes are not publicly detailed, his debut fund raised $22–$23 million to seed multiple digital ventures.

Andy Russell at a glance

Role
Founder & CEO
Location
New York, New York, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
General
Investments recorded
4

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Andy Russell's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Andy Russell headquartered?
Andy Russell is based in New York, New York, United States.

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