The eight best finance and tech Substacks that deserve a spot in your inbox

Substacks have quickly become an essential channel of insights for anyone working in tech, finance or startups. If you’re new to the platform, Substack is an online space where anyone can publish subscription-based content like newsletters, essays, and podcasts. To help you get started, we’ve rounded up a list of our team favorite Substacks out there, featuring everything from analytic essays to interviews with some of the leading actors in the field of tech and finance.

So, whether you are looking for a quick summary of the latest news to catch up on your commute or a deeper dive into the story behind companies like OpenAI and more, here’s our list of eight must-read Substacks that we stay up to date with.

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Digital Native

Rex Woodbury’s Digital Native is about “how people and technology intersect”, but for us it has been about delivering to-the-point analysis every Wednesday to our inboxes. Rex has a unique skill in analysing bigger and smaller trends in tech and venture capital, always including a personal take and perspective. 

What we appreciate: You will learn something new in every newsletter. It’s a guarantee.

Subscribe to Digital Native here.

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Forkable

Forkable is the brainchild of Paul Sawers, a former TechCrunch writer with a passion for all things open source. The newsletter lands in your inbox every Friday, summarising all the week's biggest topics and making it one of the best ways to stay informed while winding down for the weekend.

What we appreciate: A clean, focused weekly brief that makes following the open source world easy. We also appreciate Paul’s personal voice in the texts.

You can subscribe to Forkable here.

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Noahpinion

Noahpinion is a weekly newsletter blog by Noah Smith, a former Bloomberg columnist turned full-time newsletter author. Focused on largely economics, it’s also known for branching out into adjacent topics like tech policy, geopolitics, climate and even pop culture. 

What we appreciate: Although US-focused, Noah delivers entertaining takes on trends, backed by data and written like a conversation (with a smart friend).

Subscribe to Noahpinion here.

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Not Boring

Not Boring by Packy McCormick offers a refreshing counterpoint to the often negative online space. This weekly newsletter dives into the stories behind some of the most ambitious startups and keeps readers up to date on investing, technology, and companies. For those looking for a deeper dive, the newly launched Age of Miracles podcast is also worth checking out.

What we appreciate: Easy: it’s nice to read optimistic stories. 

You can Subscribe to Not Boring here.

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Sourcery

Sourcery by Molly O’Shea has been tracking venture capital and startup trends since 2020. With a recap on the latest VC deals and news every Tuesday and a tech interview every Friday, this Substack will not leave you cold. While Sourcery’s interviews are available on most podcast platforms, make sure to not miss out on their top-notch content exclusive to Substack.

What we appreciate: Smart coverage of VC – both the deals and the people behind them.

You can subscribe to Sourcery here.

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The Generalist

The Generalist by Mario Gabriele publishes long-form deep dives into companies, industries, and ideas shaping the business world. With well-designed, beautiful visuals and accessible breakdowns, it’s one of the most popular newsletters on Substack (and we don’t wonder why). 

What we appreciate: Meticulously researched and beautifully presented newsletters that reward every scroll.

Subscribe to The Generalist here.

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The VC Corner

The VC Corner has a simple mission: “to keep you informed, inspired, and one step ahead in the ever-changing startup landscape”. Its weekly recaps, curated resources, and guest articles from leading investors and experienced founders are actually worth reading. 

What we appreciate: A consistently useful roundup accompanied with hands-on tangible insights and learnings (like this VC valuation excel). 

Subscribe to The VC Corner here.

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Upstart

Upstart is a new, fresh start in the startup scene, created by an ex-Forbes journalist Alex Konrad. The twice-weekly newsletter and monthly live sessions shed light on the stories often overlooked, highlighting emerging startups and rising trends. 

What we appreciate: Sharp, independent reporting from a journalist who knows how to deliver a story (and a scoop or two). 

Subscribe to Upstart here.