Bill Collis

Chairman

📍 United Kingdom, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2022
VC🌍 United Kingdom
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Board Member
Aug 2022
Our mission at Polygonflow is to create next-generation tools that give you access to the best artistic workflows straight within Unreal Engine. Dash - Your Copilot for World Building in Unreal Engine
Board Member
Apr 2017
exocad GmbH, an Align Technology, Inc. company, is a dynamic and innovative dental CAD/CAM software company committed to expanding the possibilities of digital dentistry and providing its distribution partners flexible, reliable, and easy-to-use software. exocad’s technology enables system integrators to turn equipment into comprehensive, class-leading solutions. exocad was founded in 2010 as a spinoff of the world-renowned Fraunhofer Organization. At that time, Fraunhofer’s Dental CAD technology was transferred to exocad, where development has continued actively ever since. For over ten years, exocad’s dedicated team of engineers and researchers has consistently delivered state-of-the-art innovations to the dental industry. Today, exocad has four offices worldwide, providing first-class service and technical support to its diversified network of partners and system integrators. exocad’s products are used in over 150 countries, and tens of thousands of dental professionals trust exocad’s technology. For more information and a list of exocad reseller partners, please visit exocad.com Site notice: Information pursuant to § 5 TMG: exocad GmbH Julius-Reiber-Str. 37 64293 Darmstadt Commercial Register: HRB 88704 Registration court: Amtsgericht Darmstadt Represented by: Maik Gerth, Tillmann Steinbrecher Contact: Phone: +49 61 51 / 629 48 90 Telefax: +49 61 51 / 629 48 99 E-mail: info@exocad.com We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board. You can find our privacy statement here: https://exocad.com/privacy-policy
Board Member
Nov 2016
World-leading computer vision technology for a wide range of challenging problems. These technologies are currently best known for helping Cubic Motion's animators turn video, depth, mocap or even audio into facial animation for many of the largest video game developers. Cubic Motion was founded in 2009 and grew to become the leading provider of automated performance-driven facial animation to the global video games market. The company has a reputation for ultra-high quality, and an extensive list of triple-A clients. In 2020 Cubic Motion was acquired by Epic Games. The combination unites the world’s most powerful game engine and the world-leading character creation technology of 3Lateral, with Cubic’s state-of-the-art vision and animation technology. Cubic Motion not affiliated with Cubic Corporation
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2022
Board Member
Aug 2022
Our mission at Polygonflow is to create next-generation tools that give you access to the best artistic workflows straight within Unreal Engine. Dash - Your Copilot for World Building in Unreal Engine
2017
Board Member
Apr 2017
exocad GmbH, an Align Technology, Inc. company, is a dynamic and innovative dental CAD/CAM software company committed to expanding the possibilities of digital dentistry and providing its distribution partners flexible, reliable, and easy-to-use software. exocad’s technology enables system integrators to turn equipment into comprehensive, class-leading solutions. exocad was founded in 2010 as a spinoff of the world-renowned Fraunhofer Organization. At that time, Fraunhofer’s Dental CAD technology was transferred to exocad, where development has continued actively ever since. For over ten years, exocad’s dedicated team of engineers and researchers has consistently delivered state-of-the-art innovations to the dental industry. Today, exocad has four offices worldwide, providing first-class service and technical support to its diversified network of partners and system integrators. exocad’s products are used in over 150 countries, and tens of thousands of dental professionals trust exocad’s technology. For more information and a list of exocad reseller partners, please visit exocad.com Site notice: Information pursuant to § 5 TMG: exocad GmbH Julius-Reiber-Str. 37 64293 Darmstadt Commercial Register: HRB 88704 Registration court: Amtsgericht Darmstadt Represented by: Maik Gerth, Tillmann Steinbrecher Contact: Phone: +49 61 51 / 629 48 90 Telefax: +49 61 51 / 629 48 99 E-mail: info@exocad.com We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board. You can find our privacy statement here: https://exocad.com/privacy-policy
Member, Entrepreneurs Panel
Mar 2017
At Tenzing, were not just investors; were partners on a mission. As a leading private equity firm specialising in high-growth UK and European SMEs valued up to £300 million, were passionate about collaborating with niche market leaders and visionary challenger businesses. Our goal? To empower these companies to transform themselves and disrupt their markets. Our namesake, Tenzing Norgay, the legendary Nepalese mountaineer who guided Sir Edmund Hillary on the historic first ascent of Mount Everest, symbolizes our unwavering commitment to guiding our portfolio businesses to the summit of their ambitions, time and time again. Just as Tenzing guided Hillary through uncharted territories, we stand by your side as you navigate the complex landscape of business growth. What Sets Us Apart: * Passion for Partnership: We thrive on partnering with high-energy, high-performance management teams. Were not passive bystanders; were active collaborators who roll up our sleeves alongside you to drive growth and create lasting value. * Shared Wisdom: Our journey has been marked by invaluable experiences, and were eager to share those insights with you. Whether its navigating financial challenges or seizing market opportunities, were here to support, inspire, and guide you every step of the way. * Real-World Expertise: Our team isnt just well-versed in finance; weve walked in your shoes. We understand the unique demands and pressures faced by management teams, and we bring real-world expertise to the table. If youre a high-energy, high-performance management team with big dreams and the determination to reach them, we invite you to embark on this journey with us. Together, we can scale new heights. Lets connect, collaborate, and make your vision a reality.
2016
Board Member
Nov 2016
World-leading computer vision technology for a wide range of challenging problems. These technologies are currently best known for helping Cubic Motion's animators turn video, depth, mocap or even audio into facial animation for many of the largest video game developers. Cubic Motion was founded in 2009 and grew to become the leading provider of automated performance-driven facial animation to the global video games market. The company has a reputation for ultra-high quality, and an extensive list of triple-A clients. In 2020 Cubic Motion was acquired by Epic Games. The combination unites the world’s most powerful game engine and the world-leading character creation technology of 3Lateral, with Cubic’s state-of-the-art vision and animation technology. Cubic Motion not affiliated with Cubic Corporation
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2016–2022 · 3 investments
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