Substack

404 Media · Jul 2026

404 Media reported backlash from some Substack writers and readers after the company launched AI-detection tools and transparency features around AI-assisted writing.

TechCrunch · Jun 2026

TechCrunch covered Substack’s Reply Rules feature, which lets creators set community reply preferences and moderation rules across posts, Notes, and Chat.

Reuters Breakingviews · Jan 2026

Reuters argued that Substack’s push into broader publishing and growth features could intensify pressure on its media business model as it expands beyond newsletters.

Reuters · Jul 2025

Reuters reported Substack raised $100 million in a Series C round led by BOND and The Chernin Group, valuing the company at $1.1 billion and including participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Rich Paul, and Jens Grede.

TechCrunch · Jul 2025

TechCrunch covered the Series C raise, noting the company’s plan to invest in broader tools, reach, and support for creators and the Substack app.