Substack

Private

Substack is a publishing platform that enables writers, journalists, and creators to publish subscription newsletters, podcasts, and other media directly to their audiences. The platform handles payments, distribution, and website hosting, allowing creators to monetize their work through paid subscriptions while retaining ownership of their content and subscriber lists.

Founders Chris Best, Hamish McKenzie, Jairaj Sethi

CEO Chris Best

Company

Founded

2017

Headquarters

San Francisco, United States

Financials

Total Funding

$82M

Last Valuation

$650M

Sectors

SaaS

substack.com Twitter Blog

Funding History

3 rounds

Series B Mar 30, 2021

$65M

Andreessen Horowitz (Lead) Y Combinator Fifty Years Quiet Capital

Series A Jul 16, 2019

$15M

Andreessen Horowitz (Lead) Y Combinator FundersClub

Seed Apr 1, 2018

$2M

Fifty Years (Lead) Y Combinator The Chernin Group

Funding data is compiled from multiple independent sources including company announcements, press coverage, and regulatory filings. While we strive for accuracy, amounts and dates may reflect reported figures at time of announcement.