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Trigger.dev

YC W23

London, GB · Founded 2022 · 9 employees · 14 known investors

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Trigger.dev is an open source platform for building and running AI agents and workflows using TypeScript, with built-in support for long-running tasks, automatic retries, job queues, monitoring, and auto-scaling infrastructure.

Also known as API Hero, Inc. · API Hero

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSB2BOpen SourceAIUnited KingdomEuropePartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

Trigger.dev was founded in 2022 by Matt Aitken, Eric Allam, Dan Patel, and James Ritchie.

MAMatt Aitken
Matt AitkenFounder, CEOMatt Aitken is a developer and founder who previously created iPad applications and built JSON Hero, a developer tool. He is currently CEO of Trigger.dev, which provides workflow automation capabilities for developers.
EAEric Allam
Eric AllamFounder & CTO of Trigger.devEric Allam co-founded CodeSchool.com and has worked on developer tools including JSON Hero. He is the founder and CTO of Trigger.dev, an open source workflow automation platform.
DPDan Patel
Dan PatelCo-FounderDan Patel is co-founder of Trigger.dev, an open source background jobs platform, and previously co-founded JSON Hero.
JRJames Ritchie
James RitchieFounderHe previously held product leadership roles at venture-backed startups and built JSON Hero, an open-source developer tool.

Investors · 14

Eight Capitallisted by Eight CapitalNorwalk

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Maiora Rebel Ventureslisted by Maiora Rebel Ventures

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Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Rebel Fundlisted by Rebel FundSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Standard Capitallisted by Standard CapitalSan Francisco

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Wayfinder Ventureslisted by Wayfinder VenturesSan Francisco · $300K – $1M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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JAY KHATRIreportedSan Francisco

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Key Value LPreportedLynwood

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Orange CollectivereportedDanville

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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Also in the syndicate · 2

CTO FundMichael Grinich

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$16M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023–2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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corporate structure
API Hero, Inc.

In the news

Y Combinator Backed Trigger.dev Raises $16 Million Series Amenlotimes.com · Dec 2025Trigger.dev Raises $16M Series Asvpost.com · Dec 2025Trigger.dev raises $3Mtrigger.dev · Aug 2023✨ Trigger.dev: The developer-first open source Zapier alternativeycombinator.com · Feb 2023🦸 API Hero: make every API you use faster and more reliable with one line of codeycombinator.com · Nov 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Trigger.dev do?
Trigger.dev is an open source platform for building and running AI agents and workflows using TypeScript, with built-in support for long-running tasks, automatic retries, job queues, monitoring, and auto-scaling infrastructure.
Who founded Trigger.dev?
Trigger.dev was founded by Matt Aitken, Eric Allam, Dan Patel, James Ritchie in 2022.
Who are Trigger.dev's investors?
Trigger.dev's investors include Eight Capital, Maiora Rebel Ventures, Pioneer, Rebel Fund, Standard Capital, Wayfinder Ventures, Y Combinator, JAY KHATRI and 4 more.
How much funding has Trigger.dev raised?
Trigger.dev has disclosed $16M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Trigger.dev headquartered?
Trigger.dev is headquartered in London, GB.