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Investor Due Diligence Report
ghostTechnology
Risky Business publishes cybersecurity newsletters and podcasts for security professionals.
Investor Due Diligence Report
Risky Business publishes cybersecurity newsletters and podcasts for security professionals.
2K
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$883
~200 est. paid subs
$442/mo – $1K/mo(±50%)
~4x per week
3.7 posts/week
85/100
Very Consistent (~2.0d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ByteByteGo Newsletter | 1M | N/A | $15/mo | substack |
| The Shortcut | 149K | +0.4% | $5/mo | substack |
| Digital Native | 72K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Rich on Tech | 71K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 7K | $3,091.67 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 2K | $883.33 | -71.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 1.5K | $662.5 | -25.0% |
| May 2026 | 2K | $883.33 | +33.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 2K | $883.33 | ~0% |
| Jul 2026 | 2K | $883.33 |
Platform Dependency
Uses ghost platform
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
2K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 485 similar-size peers in Technology have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $5/mo category median (749 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $5 | $50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing Consistency | 91/100 | 10% |
| Computer, Enhance! |
| 69K |
| N/A |
| $15/mo |
| substack |
| ~0% |