Deal Makers (& Fakers) alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Deal Makers (& Fakers) (startup fundraising, venture capital and AI investment). The closest matches are Marc Randolph's Substack, The VC Corner and Product Market Fit. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Deal Makers (& Fakers)
Deal Makers (& Fakers) is my podcast where fundraising gets real. No polished success stories. No fake LinkedIn wins.
- startup fundraising
- venture capital
- AI investment
- European startups
- 1Marc Randolph's Substack14K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
As the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, I'll write a fair amount about the place, but I'll also share my thoughts on entrepreneurship, work-life balance, kids and whatever stupid things happen to pop into my head.
Likely audience: venture capitalists
3 shared topics
- 2The VC Corner146K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
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
2 shared topics
- 3Product Market Fit79K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
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
2 shared topics
- 4Digital Native73K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago
Weekly writing about how technology and people intersect
Likely audience: Product managers
2 shared topics
- 5Founder Fridays61K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post today
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
2 shared topics
- 6Foundersuite57K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 8, 2026
Foundersuite's Substack - All about Founders
Likely audience: Venture Capitalists
2 shared topics
- 7This Week in Startups Newsletter42K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post yesterday
The definitive briefing for founders building companies, and the operators and investors who make it possible.
Likely audience: product managers
2 shared topics
- 8Not Another CEO34K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: Not Another CEO publishes interviews and essays on founder psychology, executive hiring, and leadership strategy for entrepreneurs and executives. The publication mixes podcast episodes with articles covering topics…
Likely audience: founders
2 shared topics
- 9The Split22K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
Weekly conversations with your favorite founders, investors, and operators.
Likely audience: Venture capitalists
2 shared topics
- 1020VC19K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: 20VC publishes a recurring series of newsletters aggregating transcripts and key takeaways from its podcast, featuring interviews with founders, investors, and executives on venture capital strategy, AI investment…
Likely audience: venture capitalists
2 shared topics
- 11Venture Unlocked8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago
Venture Unlocked offers unique insider insights into venture capital through our Podcast and writings.
Likely audience: Angel Investors
2 shared topics
- 12Venture Capital Archive3K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Venture Capital Archive publishes weekly analyses of startup funding trends, fund launches, and regulatory developments in the venture capital and private equity sectors. The publication targets investors and industry…
Likely audience: Startup Founders
2 shared topics
- 13Smart Building Insight3K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Smart Building Insight publishes weekly updates on mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy filings, and market analysis for the smart building, IoT, and decarbonization sectors. The publication targets industry…
Likely audience: Facility management professionals
2 shared topics
- 14Venture with Leslie3K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago
From recent posts: Venture with Leslie is a newsletter for founders and investors that publishes opinion pieces on venture capital trends, startup fundraising, and the human side of the tech industry. It mixes analytical articles on AI in…
Likely audience: Venture Capitalists
2 shared topics
- 15
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post Sep 8, 2026
Fundraising now a full time job and only 2% of founders get funding. Subscribe free to become a top 2% founder.
Likely audience: Venture Capital Partners
2 shared topics
- 16
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago
Everything about Fundraising for Startups
Likely audience: Startup founders
2 shared topics
- 17
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: startupsdecoded publishes interview-style essays on startup fundraising and job-search strategy, including a five-stage playbook for raising capital from existing networks and a structured pipeline system for job…
Likely audience: Founders seeking seed capital
2 shared topics
- 18
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
By Portugal Business News
Likely audience: pool owners and maintenance professionals
2 shared topics
- 19
LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago
Your weekly window into India
Likely audience: Startup founders
2 shared topics
- 20
LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago
#Chai&Chat Stories is designed to provide my insights, perspectives and access to Cloud Opportunities.
Likely audience: Venture capitalists and angel investors
2 shared topics
- 21Spotlight by Xartup452K subscribers
Substacklast post May 20, 2026
From recent posts: Spotlight by Xartup publishes in-depth articles on startup strategy, product management, and fundraising for founders and operators. The content focuses on practical analysis of business metrics, competitive dynamics…
Likely audience: startup founders
1 shared topic
- 22Founding Journey251K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 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
- 23a16z speedrun235K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 2 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
- 24AI Supremacy 227K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
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
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