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We believe that what you read matters
We believe that what you read matters, so we hire people who care deeply about reading and writing.
We believe that subscriptions are better than advertising.
We believe that subscriptions are better than advertising. The business model matters – subscriptions put readers and writers in charge, and they create an incentive system that fosters great work.
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Substack news and updates
Substack Inc. launches chat feature to the Android app
Our good friends at Substack have officially added a chat feature to the Android app.
Dec 1, 2022 | golongtd.comSubstack Inc. launched Android app on Oct 4th 22'.
Substack is officially launching its Android app following beta tests, the company announced on Tuesday.
Oct 3, 2022 | techcrunch.comSubstack Inc. acquires Yem
Substack has acquired Yem, a firm that helps writers build their email lists.
Sep 29, 2022 | mediapost.comSubstack Inc. launched Substack-native version of referrals on Aug 29th 22'.
Substack Inc. recently launched a Substack-native version of referrals, through which paid subscribers can give their friends a one-month gift subscription to a publication they love.
Sep 28, 2022 | substack.comSubstack Inc. invested into Maven in $20M on Jan 1st 21'.
Maven, which takes 10% of a creator’s earnings, raised $20 million in 2021 in a Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz, which has heavily invested in other creator-based platforms like Substack.
Jan 1, 2022 | fastcompany.comSubstack Inc. launches mobile reading app for iPhone and iPad
As 9to5Mac notes, Substack has released its first mobile reading app for iPhone and iPad.
Jan 1, 2022 | engadget.comSubstack Inc. launches iOS app for reading; Android
On Substack:Substack launches an iOS app for reading; Android users can sign up for a waiting listWhat you read mattersToday, Latestnigeriannews is launching an iOS app for reading.
Jan 1, 2022 | latestnigeriannews.comSubstack Inc. launches mobile app in the Apple App Store
Substack, the subscription newsletter platform, has just launched its first mobile app in the Apple App Store.
Jan 1, 2022 | mashable.comSubstack Inc. launches mobile app
Substack has just unveiled its first mobile app, which operates like an RSS reader for Substack writers.
Jan 1, 2022 | cnet.comSubstack Inc. launches iOS app
Substack announced the launch of its first-ever iOS app alongside a waiting list for the soon-to-be-released dedicated Android platform, offering users plenty of benefits.
Jan 1, 2022 | androidpolice.comSubstack Inc. launched social app on Mar 10th 22'.
Yesterday, Substack announced that they are launching a social app.
Jan 1, 2022 | ck.pageSubstack Inc. launched Substack app on iOS on Mar 9th 22'.
In case you missed it, on Wednesday Substack Inc. launched the first ever Substack app on iOS, bringing your subscriptions together in one venue.
Jan 1, 2022 | substack.comSubstack Inc. launches app
Substack launched an app, which isn't a surprise given their VC model, but which portends change all the same.
Jan 1, 2022 | stratechery.comSubstack Inc. hires Zestworld
Zestworld joins Substack, another recent digital publishing venture targeting the comics marketplace, that is also designed as a subscription-newsletter platform for comics readers.
Jan 1, 2022 | publishersweekly.comSubstack Inc. launches LoveStack
That’s why Substack Inc. is launching an exciting new service: LoveStack, the first and only matchmaking service based on your reading preferences.
Jan 1, 2022 | substack.comSubstack Inc. launches leaderboard categories
Read on for a rundown of what Substack Inc. has released in the past few weeks—from an upgraded podcast player to launching new leaderboard categories.
Jan 1, 2022 | substack.comSubstack Inc. receives financing of $86M in three rounds of funding
Substack has raised $86 million over three rounds of funding, according to PitchBook.
Jan 1, 2022 | techcrunch.comSubstack Inc. decreased headcount by 13 on Jun 30th 22'.
The newsletter platform Substack laid off 13 employees today, mostly in HR and writer support roles.
Jan 1, 2022 | latestnigeriannews.comSubstack Inc. launched features that make audio sharing on Substack on Jun 28th 22'.
Today, Substack Inc. is excited to share new features that make audio sharing on Substack easier for writers, while improving the listening experience for subscribers.
Jan 1, 2022 | substack.comSubstack Inc. launches RSS reader
Substack has recently launched an RSS reader; otherwise, there isn't a vibrant ecosystem pushing forward the protocol (the last protocol update was 2009).
Jan 1, 2022 | matt-rickard.comSubstack Inc. closed offices in United Kingdom on Aug 5th 22'.
In summer 2021, Substack Inc. moved from the U.K. to Canada and had to quarantine for two weeks.
Jan 1, 2022 | substack.comSubstack Inc. launched pilot for Substack Threads on Jul 15th 22'.
Substack Inc. recently launched a pilot for Substack Threads, a new feature that helps writers host richer conversations with their subscribers.
Jan 1, 2022 | substack.comSubstack Inc. receives financing of $82.4M in four rounds of funding
Privately-owned Substack, which is based in San Francisco, has raised a total of $82.4 million overall in four rounds of funding.
Mar 31, 2021 | marketrealist.comSubstack Inc. received financing of $65M in venture capital funding on Apr 6th 21'.
Substack is raising $65 million in new venture capital funding that would value the company at around $650 million, Axios has learned.
Mar 27, 2021 | axios.comSubstack Inc. acquired Cocoon on Jan 1st 21'.
Throughout this year, Substack acquired subscription app Cocoon, debate platform Letter and community management consultancy People & Company.
Jan 1, 2021 | thewrap.comSubstack Inc. integrates with Opennode
Independent online publisher Substack, with over half a million subscribers, announced that it has integrated Bitcoin Lightning payments in collaboration with OpenNode, a payment processor offering Bitcoin and Lightning optimized API solutions for businesses.
Jan 1, 2016 | publir.com