Import AI
Investor Due Diligence Report
by Jack Clark
substackAI
Import AI is a weekly newsletter about artificial intelligence based on detailed analysis of cutting-edge research.
128K
7.6K paid
+0.5%
+4.1%
net growth
Pricing
$10/mo
$100/yr annual option
$61K
7.6K paid subs
$61K/mo – $61K/mo(±0%)
24.9
102.7
0.10%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Weekly
0.9 posts/week
81/100
Very Consistent (~8.3d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarTech AI | 48K | N/A | $15/mo | substack |
| AI Safety Newsletter | 44K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Lex Fridman | 33K | +1.7% | $5/mo | substack |
| AI Weirdness | 29K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 103K | $48,725.55 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 116K | $54,870.9 | +12.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 121K | $57,240 | +4.3% |
| May 2026 | 126K | $59,601.15 | +4.1% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Some posts outperform significantly
Subscriber threshold
128K subscribers — above the 3K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 32 similar-size peers in AI have paid tiers
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $6/mo category median (635 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $10 | $100 |
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 | 100/100 | 25% |
| Growth Consistency | 84/100 | 15% |
| Publishing Consistency | 78/100 | 10% |
| Dr Phil's Newsletter, Powered by DOMS™️ AI |
| 28K |
| N/A |
| $10/mo |
| substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier