Investor Due Diligence Report
Writing from the U.S. and from Bramasole, my home in Tuscany, I'll share my ventures out into the world, news from home, good advice, recipes, and links.
5K
500 paid
+13.5%
Pricing
$6/mo
$60/yr annual option
$2K
500 paid subs
$2K/mo – $2K/mo(±0%)
39.0
99.0
2.76%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Weekly
1.0 posts/week
80/100
Very Consistent (~7.5d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XO, MU by Melissa Urban | 385K | -0.1% | $6/mo | substack |
| How To Think More and Better | 351K | +5.7% | $5/mo | substack |
| The Quiet Life with Susan Cain | 277K | -0.2% | $9/mo | substack |
| Breathing Space by Camille Styles | 135K | N/A | $9/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4K | $1,908 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 4.5K | $2,146.5 | +12.5% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Consistent engagement across posts
Subscriber threshold
5K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 306 similar-size peers in Lifestyle have paid tiers
Pricing position
$6/mo vs $7.05/mo category average (1663 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 50/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 90/100 | 25% |
| Growth Consistency | 8/100 | 15% |
| Publishing Consistency | 68/100 | 10% |
| My Five Things | 87K | -1.6% | $6/mo | substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier