The Paris Diaries
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackTravel
A newsletter for Francophiles.
Investor Due Diligence Report
A newsletter for Francophiles.
13K
1.3K paid
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Insufficient data
29 of 30 days needed
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$5K
1.3K paid subs
$5K/mo – $5K/mo(±0%)
5.9
31.2
0.28%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Weekly
1.4 posts/week
66/100
Consistent (~5.1d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Way to Go | 178K | -0.3% | $8/mo | substack |
| Londonist: Things To Do | 106K | +0.5% | Free | substack |
| Hotel Espresso, with HAP | 83K | -0.6% | $6/mo | substack |
| Londonist: Keys to the City | 73K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 11K | $4,372.5 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 11.5K | $4,571.25 | +4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 12K | $4,770 | +4.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 12K | $4,770 | ~0% |
| Oct 2026 | 13K | $5,167.5 | +8.3% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Some posts outperform significantly
Subscriber threshold
13K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 7 similar-size peers in Travel have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $5/mo category median (220 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.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 81/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 90/100 | 25% |
| Publishing Consistency | 51/100 | 10% |
| Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter |
| 71K |
| N/A |
| $8/mo |
| substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier