Angel investor
Every published round Daniel Besen 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 Daniel Besen 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 | Nov 2024 | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Daniel Besen, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Daniel Besen has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Daniel Besen did.
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| No role recorded yet. Daniel Besen has been mentioned, but not yet attached to an organisation. Know their role? | ||
Stories naming Daniel Besen. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Climate Tech Partners has reached a $50 million first close on its debut climate tech fund, backed by Australian Ethical, the CEFC, Qantas, Airbus and Daniel Besen's family office.
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.