The Daily Beast
Investor Due Diligence Report
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Investor Due Diligence Report
We’re not afraid to tell you everything you need to know.
87K
8.3K paid
+2.4%
+11.5%
net growth
Pricing
$5/mo
$49/yr annual option
$32K
8.3K paid subs
$32K/mo – $32K/mo(±0%)
3.5
84.3
0.10%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Daily
11.3 posts/week
87/100
Very Consistent (~1.1d avg)
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 79.5K | $29,626.64 | — |
| Oct 2026 | 85K | $31,674.19 | +6.9% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
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
87K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
60% of 230 similar-size peers in Uncategorized have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $5/mo category median (31108 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $5 | $49 |
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 | 44/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 100/100 | 25% |
| Growth Consistency | 95/100 | 15% |
| Publishing Consistency | 78/100 | 10% |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier