The Starfire Codes by Demi Pietchell
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackReligion
Daily divination readings, investigative metaphysics, and practical spiritual intelligence for people who followed the signal when everyone else looked away.
15K
1.1K paid
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$11/mo
$99/yr annual option
$9K
1.1K paid subs
$9K/mo – $9K/mo(±0%)
1.5
22.2
0.16%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Daily
9.0 posts/week
81/100
Very Consistent (~1.2d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exposing The Darkness | 45K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| Luke Burgis Newsletter | 37K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| Coming Down to Earth with Barbara Brown Taylor | 22K | N/A | Free | substack |
| The Prophecy Update Newsletter | 16K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 17K | $9,719.33 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 18.5K | $10,576.91 | +8.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 15K | $8,575.88 | -18.9% |
Platform Dependency
Uses substack platform
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Consistent engagement across posts
Subscriber threshold
15K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 50 similar-size peers in Religion have paid tiers
Pricing position
$11/mo vs $5/mo category median (627 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $11 | $99 |
| Mar 2026 | $8 | $88 |
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 | 36/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 75/100 | 25% |
| Publishing Consistency | 30/100 | 10% |
| Odds & Enns - A Substack by Pete Enns | 15K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier