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Hamish McKenzie net worth

Hamish McKenzie Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · COO at Substack · YC W18
est. wealth $28.88M

Quick answer

Hamish McKenzie's estimated net worth is $28.88M (range $20.21M – $43.31M) as of 2026. Hamish McKenzie is COO at Substack. Substack valuation.

Hamish McKenzie is COO at Substack (YC W18). Independent Entrepreneurial Check model estimate from public YC data.

At a glance

NameHamish McKenzie
RoleCOO
CompanySubstack
YC batchW18
Est. company val$1.1B
Assumed ownership2.6%
Est. paper wealth / net worth$28.88M
$20.21M – $43.31M
  • Company status: Active
  • Education: Bachelor of Arts from the University of Otago
  • Region: United States of America
  • Industries: B2B, Marketing
  • Team size: 90
  • Website: https://substack.com

Who is Hamish McKenzie?

Hamish McKenzie is a writer and co-founder of Substack, a platform that allows writers to publish directly to their audience.

Highlights:

  • University of Otago
  • The Poynter Institute
  • Former journalist at The New York Times

About Substack

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FAQ: Hamish McKenzie net worth and Substack valuation

What is Hamish McKenzie's net worth?

Hamish McKenzie's estimated net worth is $28.88M (range $20.21M – $43.31M) as of 2026. Hamish McKenzie is COO at Substack. Entrepreneurial Check publishes an independent model-based estimate from public company and role data. Not verified net worth, and Entrepreneurial Check is not affiliated with Y Combinator or the profiled companies.

What is Substack valuation?

Substack's estimated valuation on Entrepreneurial Check is $1.1B. That valuation, or a disclosed round when one is public, is the source for the paper-wealth estimate. Independent model output — not a verified appraisal or official mark.

What is Hamish McKenzie's role?

Hamish McKenzie is COO at Substack, a Y Combinator-backed startup (batch W18).