CHRIS BEST

Founder/CEO at Substack

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Updated: Dec 18, 2025 ·

About

Co-founder & CEO at Substack.

Previously: Co-founder & CTO at Kik

Recent News & Mentions

Jul 1, 2025FundingSubstack - Series C Nov 1, 2024FundingSubstack - Venture Round Mar 1, 2021FundingSubstack - Series B Jul 1, 2019FundingSubstack - Series A Apr 1, 2018FundingSubstack - Seed

Experience

Founder/CEOFounderCurrent

Present - Present

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Chris Best co-founded Substack.