INDIGNITY
Investor Due Diligence Report
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Essays, inquiries, arguments, advice, and archaic sandwiches for hungry readers.
Investor Due Diligence Report
Essays, inquiries, arguments, advice, and archaic sandwiches for hungry readers.
1K
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$6/mo
$50/yr annual option
$472
~100 est. paid subs
$236/mo – $708/mo(±50%)
0.1
0.01%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
~5x per week
4.9 posts/week
75/100
Consistent (~2.2d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the Flash | 26K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| Samaya, your UX woman. | 25K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| My Studio - behind the scenes... | 17K | N/A | $10/mo | substack |
| A Sunday Journal | 14K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 2K | $943.33 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 1K | $471.67 | -50.0% |
| Apr 2026 | 2K | $943.33 | +100.0% |
| May 2026 | 1K | $471.67 | -50.0% |
Platform Dependency
Uses ghost platform
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Hit-driven — top post engagement 3x+ above average
Subscriber threshold
1K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 343 similar-size peers in Design have paid tiers
Pricing position
$6/mo vs $5/mo category median (601 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | $6 | $50 |
| Feb 2026 | $50 | $500 |
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 | 46/100 | 30% |
| Publishing Consistency | 62/100 | 10% |
| Art Gym |
| 12K |
| N/A |
| $25/mo |
| substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier