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MarketplaceVC-backedSeries B
San Francisco, United States · Founded 2017

Substack

A new economic engine for culture.

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About Substack

Subscription publishing platform for writers. Millions of paid subscribers across politics, fiction, sports, and tech.

Company facts

Category
Marketplace
Funding stage
Series B
Total raised
$85M+
Founded
2017
Team size
51-200
HQ
San Francisco
Country
United States
Website
substack.com

Founders of Substack

  • Chris Best
  • Hamish McKenzie
  • Jairaj Sethi

Investors backing Substack

  • Andreessen Horowitz
  • Sequoia
  • Notation Capital

Frequently asked questions

What does Substack do?

Subscription publishing platform for writers. Millions of paid subscribers across politics, fiction, sports, and tech.

Where is Substack based?

Substack is based in San Francisco, United States.

When was Substack founded?

Substack was founded in 2017.

How much has Substack raised?

Substack has raised $85M+ in their Series B round.

Who founded Substack?

Substack was founded by Chris Best, Hamish McKenzie, Jairaj Sethi.

Who has invested in Substack?

Substack is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, Notation Capital.

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