Substack
Substack is a subscription-based media platform founded in 2017 that empowers independent creators, including professional writers, podcasters, and video producers, to publish content directly to their subscribers. The platform allows creators to monetize their work through paid subscriptions while maintaining control over their content and community engagement. Substack offers tools for publishing newsletters, articles, podcasts, and videos, enabling creators to connect with their audience via email and web. The company was established in San Francisco by Chris Best, Jairaj Sethi, and Hamish McKenzie, and has grown to support tens of millions of weekly active users. Substack emphasizes a direct payment model, allowing creators to set their own subscription prices and retain a significant share of the revenue. The platform also features community-building tools, private Substacks, and resources to help creators succeed. Substack targets professional writers and has attracted notable figures across various fields, showcasing its effectiveness in fostering direct reader relationships.
Raised $213M across disclosed rounds.[1]
Series C closed July 2025.[1]
Round size, post-money valuation, and the full investor list are not publicly disclosed.
Chris Best, Founder and CEO[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]
Hamish McKenzie, Cofounder[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]
Jairaj Sethi, Co-Founder[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]
Ted Livingston, CEO[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38]
Matthew Prince Substack, CEO[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38]
Andrew Chen, General Partner[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38]
Hamish[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38]
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Substack
Substack is a subscription-based media platform founded in 2017 that empowers independent creators, including professional writers, podcasters, and video producers, to publish content directly to their subscribers. The platform allows creators to monetize their work through paid subscriptions while maintaining control over their content and community engagement. Substack offers tools for publishing newsletters, articles, podcasts, and videos, enabling creators to connect with their audience via email and web. The company was established in San Francisco by Chris Best, Jairaj Sethi, and Hamish McKenzie, and has grown to support tens of millions of weekly active users. Substack emphasizes a direct payment model, allowing creators to set their own subscription prices and retain a significant share of the revenue. The platform also features community-building tools, private Substacks, and resources to help creators succeed. Substack targets professional writers and has attracted notable figures across various fields, showcasing its effectiveness in fostering direct reader relationships.