Angel investor
Every published round Bill Best took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinda | Unnamed stage | Nov 2024 | $10m | Participant | Startup Daily, SmartCompany, Forbes Australia |
Companies Bill Best has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinda | AI-powered document processing platform integrating with ERP systems like Microsoft Dynam… | Nov 2024 | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Bill Best, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Bill Best has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Bill Best did.
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| No role recorded yet. Bill Best has been mentioned, but not yet attached to an organisation. Know their role? | ||
Stories naming Bill Best. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Melbourne document-AI firm Affinda, founded by Tim and Ben Toner, closed a $10m round from family offices and wealthy individuals after an earlier $13m raise; Deloitte ranked it the nation's fastest-growing AI company.