Beacon Reader

Beacon Reader is an innovative platform that aims to empower readers to champion premium journalism globally at just $5 a month. Launched in 2013, Beacon Reader offers a distinct approach to sustaining high-quality journalism through its unique crowdfunding model. With a subscription starting at $5 per month, users gain access to an array of content and have the opportunity to directly support their preferred projects and authors. Notably, the majority of the subscription payment is allocated to the specific project supported, fostering a system where readers directly impact the journalism they value.

With over 70 journalists in 30 countries, Beacon Reader signifies a diverse and expansive platform for quality journalism. An essential aspect of this platform is its capability to connect audiences with impactful journalism from around the globe, creating a more interconnected and informed global community. Additionally, the Seed Round investment at 01 January 2014 from prominent investors like Y Combinator and the Knight Enterprise Fund significantly bolstered Beacon Reader's potential for growth and impact in the journalism industry.