The Data Observatory alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Data Observatory (alternative data, herd behavior and venture capital). The closest matches are Founding Journey, a16z speedrun and AI Supremacy . They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Data Observatory
A place to study, discover, and discuss the phenomena that is Alternative Data.
- alternative data
- herd behavior
- venture capital
- consensus decision-making
- 1Founding Journey251K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
Get advice to help build, grow, and raise capital for your startup, written by an a16z-backed founder.
Likely audience: Founders
1 shared topic
- 2a16z speedrun235K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: a16z Speedrun publishes weekly updates on deep tech, AI, and startup funding, featuring founder interviews, residency program announcements, and practical advice for early-stage entrepreneurs. The publication mixes…
Likely audience: Early-stage founders
1 shared topic
- 3AI Supremacy 226K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: AI Supremacy publishes weekly deep dives into the technology sector, covering topics such as AI model releases, venture capital trends, and geopolitical risks like military AI and Chinese robotics. The publication…
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 4Startup Digest200K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 44 days ago
From recent posts: Startup Digest publishes in-depth analysis on AI infrastructure, venture capital trends, and SaaS pricing shifts for founders and investors navigating the current tech landscape. The publication mixes analytical essays…
Likely audience: Product managers
1 shared topic
- 5The Generalist169K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
From recent posts: The Generalist publishes a mix of podcast transcripts and articles focused on AI safety, startup infrastructure, and founder biographies for a business audience. Content ranges from technical discussions on materials…
Likely audience: AI safety researchers
1 shared topic
- 6The VC Corner146K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The VC Corner publishes a mix of premium investor databases, startup funding analyses, and weekly tech recaps covering AI, fintech, and venture capital. It targets founders and investors seeking curated deal data, pitch…
Likely audience: Startup founders
1 shared topic
- 7insights4vc144K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Insights4VC publishes in-depth analysis of institutional finance, payment infrastructure, and onchain governance, covering topics such as stablecoin economics, DeFi protocol viability, and corporate prediction markets…
Likely audience: Venture capital partners
1 shared topic
- 8a16z crypto134K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
your guide to the next internet from the team at a16z crypto
Likely audience: Cryptographers and security researchers
1 shared topic
- 9Bull Street107K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 33 days ago
A bullish read on the markets and what you need to know. Published on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Backed by the Wall Street Rollup.
Likely audience: Venture capital partners
1 shared topic
- 10Newcomer106K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Newcomer publishes weekly technology news covering AI startups, venture capital trends, and industry events like the Machine Earning AI Summit and Cerebral Valley AI Summit. The publication targets investors, founders…
Likely audience: Venture capitalists
1 shared topic
- 11LP Club100K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 51 days ago
space for AI focused private market investors
Likely audience: Venture capitalists
1 shared topic
- 12next play91K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Next Play publishes a mix of startup company profiles and job listings for founders, engineers, and operators seeking roles in AI, fintech, healthcare, and construction. The publication targets early-stage hiring…
Likely audience: Startup founders
1 shared topic
- 13Space Ambition91K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Space Ambition is a world-class space technology research center
Likely audience: VC investors
1 shared topic
- 14The Chicago Networker89K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago
The local newsletter that uncovers what matters most to Chicago business professionals.
Likely audience: Chicago business professionals
1 shared topic
- 15Startup Deal Desk83K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
We cover the latest in startups, venture capital, finance, tech news, & industry trends and highlight hot companies + emerging funds open to investment.
Likely audience: Startup founders
1 shared topic
- 16Product Market Fit79K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Product Market Fit publishes weekly business articles covering AI strategy, startup operations, and venture capital trends for founders and investors. The publication mixes case studies on successful launches and…
Likely audience: Venture capitalists
1 shared topic
- 17NEW ECONOMIES78K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: NEW ECONOMIES is a technology newsletter covering AI developments, venture capital, and creator/media economics. Recent issues mix formats, including podcast interviews with CEOs from Greenhouse, Fiverr, and Coinbase on…
Likely audience: Startup founders
1 shared topic
- 18The Founders Corner®77K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The publication covers venture capital trends, startup funding, and founder strategy across mixed formats. Regular features include analyses of Y Combinator requests, B2B go-to-market systems, VC fund economics, SAFE…
Likely audience: B2B software founders
1 shared topic
- 19STOXS BLOG73K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
THE TOKENIZED VENTURE CAPITAL
Likely audience: Startup founders
1 shared topic
- 20Digital Native73K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago
Weekly writing about how technology and people intersect
Likely audience: Product managers
1 shared topic
- 21Brex Startup Community Weekly Newsletter70K+ subscribers
beehiivWeekly · last post 8 days ago
A weekly rundown of insights, upcoming startup events, founder highlights. 70,000+ readers. Read by founders & operators at OpenAI, Anthropic, Coinbase, NVIDIA, Clay, Perplexity, Vercel, etc Read by investors at a16z…
Likely audience: Finance leaders
1 shared topic
- 22LAUNCH Newsletter70K subscribers
Substacklast post May 20, 2026
From recent posts: LAUNCH Newsletter publishes event announcements, accelerator updates, and investor networking invitations focused on the LA35 program and Founder University. It targets founders, angel investors, and startup builders…
Likely audience: Angel investors
1 shared topic
- 23Startup Jobs by Andrew Tan67K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: Startup Jobs by Andrew Tan is a weekly newsletter that curates engineering, product, design, and business job openings at venture-backed startups across sectors like AI, fintech, and enterprise software. It serves as a…
Likely audience: product managers
1 shared topic
- 24Founder Fridays61K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Founder Fridays is a weekly business newsletter for founders and early-stage entrepreneurs, delivering short-form guides on software delivery, fundraising, legal fees, AI strategy, and startup operations. The…
Likely audience: founders
1 shared topic
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