Andy Dunn

Andy Dunn is an American entrepreneur and angel investor, best known for co-founding the menswear e-commerce brand Bonobos in 2007. He served as CEO for over a decade, pioneering the digitally native brand movement. Under his leadership, Bonobos was acquired by Walmart in 2017 for $310 million. In addition to his role at Bonobos, Dunn founded Red Swan Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm, where he has invested in over 100 startups, including Warby Parker, Coinbase, and Hinge. He also serves on the boards of Monica + Andy, an organic baby apparel company founded by his sister, and the tech nonprofit RaisedBy.Us. Dunn holds a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He resides in Chicago with his wife and their son. In 2022, Dunn published his memoir, 'Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind,' which details his journey with bipolar disorder during his entrepreneurial career. His latest venture, Pie, is a social app designed to bring people together in real life. Dunn's investment focus spans various sectors, including consumer internet, e-commerce, fashion, health IT, and digital health, with a preference for seed to growth-stage companies. His geographical focus includes the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Dunn's investment philosophy centers on supporting innovative companies that are reshaping their respective industries. He seeks entrepreneurs with a clear vision and a commitment to solving real-world problems. His diverse portfolio reflects a broad interest in sectors that intersect with technology and consumer behavior, aiming to back companies that demonstrate strong growth potential and a scalable business model. His approach combines strategic guidance with financial support, leveraging his extensive experience in building and scaling consumer-focused businesses.