The Information

The Information

Paywalled tech journalism for executives

Overview

The Information delivers in-depth journalism about the technology industry to a professional audience. It produces exclusive, investigative reporting and detailed analyses for technology executives, investors, and business leaders. Access is provided through paid subscriptions rather than advertising, allowing editorial independence and the ability to invest in rigorous reporting. Subscribers gain exclusive articles, reports, newsletters, curated discussions, expert commentary, and access to high-level industry events. The company differentiates itself by its subscription-driven model, focus on accuracy and depth, and service to decision-makers who need credible insights on trends, corporate strategies, and emerging technologies. Its goal is to be a trusted, premium source of technology analysis that informs strategic decisions for the tech and investment communities.

About The Information

Simplify's Rating
Why The Information is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Entertainment

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$452M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 editorial output stays strong, with The Briefing refreshed daily.
  • March 2026 Jason Dean hire deepens San Francisco coverage of major tech companies.
  • April 2026 Deep Research and July 2026 Pro data tools raise willingness-to-pay.

What critics are saying

  • OpenAI and Google summarize paywalled reporting, weakening subscriber urgency by 2026.
  • The Information depends on elite tech circles; access dries up when insiders freeze out reporters.
  • If subscriptions stall, premium hiring and database expansion become unsustainable, threatening the company’s model.

What makes The Information unique

  • July 2026 Pro bundles 70+ org charts, 19 databases, and Deep Research.
  • Jessica Lessin built a paywalled, subscription-first newsroom with minimal advertising dependency.
  • The Information's reporting and events target executives, investors, and dealmakers, not mass audiences.

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Funding

Total Funding

$452M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Fertility Treatment Support

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Meal Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Mental Health Support

Company News

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Jun 12th, 2026
Ex-DOGE Staffers Raise $130M for AI Government Security Startup - Archynewsy

Three former staffers from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have raised $130 million to launch a new startup aimed at securing federal

Adweek
Oct 12th, 2023
The Information Hires Former Morning Brew Exec in Latest Consumer Revenue Leadership Shuffle

The technology publisher The Information has hired Matthew Resnick, the former chief operating officer (COO) of Morning Brew, as its COO, where he will be tasked with growing its consumer revenue and branded partnerships businesses.

Talking Biz News
Aug 3rd, 2023
The Information names Weinberg deputy bureau chief of finance

Tech news site The Information has promoted Cory Weinberg to deputy bureau chief of finance coverage.

Talking Biz News
Jul 20th, 2023
The Information hires Yang as Asia bureau chief

Tech news site The Information has hired Jing Yang as its Asia bureau chief.

The Information
Jun 6th, 2023
A Long, Strange Trip for the ‘Uber for Nurses’ — The Information

Last week, CEO Will Patterson resigned after inquiries from The Information.

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