The Information is a subscription technology and business publication that covers the technology industry for executives and founders. The Information's Twitter Score is 181 out of 1000 (an Excellent rating) as of October 2026, ranking #2,742 (top 1%) among 493,668 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 41,522 posts on the platform and has 1,572,509 followers as of October 2026. It has been mentioned by 1,047 accounts, with 3,949 total mentions.
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The accounts that follow The Information include 781 founders, 205 angel investors, 167 influencers and 115 VCs. Among its notable followers are Toly, Laura Shin, Matt Huang, Nic Carter, Anthony Pompliano and David Sacks.