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Investor Due Diligence Report
substackCulture
a closer look at self-concept, culture, politics, and emotions through the female experience.
25K
2.5K paid
+2.4%
Pricing
$6/mo
$50/yr annual option
$11K
2.5K paid subs
$11K/mo – $11K/mo(±0%)
Previously Weekly
0.8 posts/week
77/100
Consistent (~9.0d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexicon Valley | 34K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Weirder Together with Ben Lee & Ione Skye | 32K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Colin Meloy's Machine Shop | 26K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| Godmothers | 23K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 24K | $10,188 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 24.5K | $10,400.25 | +2.1% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
25K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 246 similar-size peers in Culture have paid tiers
Pricing position
$6/mo vs $5/mo category median (3656 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $6 | $50 |
| Mar 2026 | $6 | $60 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 100/100 | 25% |
| First Floor |
| 23K |
| N/A |
| $5/mo |
| substack |