Substack
Online platform enabling writers and creators to publish subscription newsletters and build independent media businesses.
Basic Information
- Category: Media & Publishing
- Founded: 2017
- Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
- Website: https://www.substack.com
Documented Facts
- Founded: 2017
- Headquarters: San Francisco, California
- Founders: Chris Best, Hamish McKenzie, Jairaj Sethi
- Active Publications: 35 million+ active subscriptions
- Top Writers: Dozens earn $1M+ annually
- Revenue Model: Takes 10% of writer subscription revenue
- Content: News, culture, technology, politics, sports
- Notes: Launched social networking features in 2023
- Email: tos@substackinc.com
Products and Services
- Substack Newsletter: Email newsletter publishing platform
- Substack Podcast: Audio content and podcast hosting
- Substack Notes: Social networking and short-form posts
- Substack Chat: Community discussion threads
- Substack Reader: Mobile and web reading app
- Substack Video: Video content publishing
- Founding Subscriptions: Premium tier for supporter readers
- Substack Pro: Advance deals for top writers
Evidence and Sources
- Official Website (Primary Source)
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