The Information is a subscription technology and business publication that covers the technology industry for executives and founders. The Information's Twitter Score is 184 out of 1000 (an Excellent rating) as of July 2026, ranking #3,109 (top 1%) among 389,587 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 39,651 posts on the platform and has 906,117 followers as of July 2026. It has been mentioned by 944 accounts, with 3,638 total mentions.
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The accounts that follow The Information include 692 founders, 119 angel investors, 186 influencers and 128 VCs. Among its notable followers are Laura Shin, Toly, Matt Huang, Anthony Pompliano, Nic Carter and David Sacks.