The Information is a subscription technology and business publication that covers the technology industry for executives and founders. The Information's Twitter Score is 182 out of 1000 (an Excellent rating) as of August 2026, ranking #2,703 (top 1%) among 483,652 tracked accounts.
The Information was founded by Jessica Lessin, who serves as its Founder and CEO. The publication is independently owned, with Lessin holding ownership rather than venture capital or corporate backers. The Information is affiliated with The Electric. Its finance section covers cryptocurrency, fintech, funding, valuations and investing, making it a regular resource for readers tracking capital markets and emerging technology sectors.
The Information reported 475,000 active readers and 30% revenue growth in 2023, and was profitable at that time. The Information has published 40,570 posts on the platform and has 1,347,329 followers as of August 2026. It has been mentioned by 1,010 accounts, with 3,809 total mentions.
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The accounts that follow The Information include 766 founders, 204 angel investors, 163 influencers and 113 VCs. Among its notable followers are Toly, Laura Shin, Matt Huang, Nic Carter, Anthony Pompliano and David Sacks.