Partner Programme
Build your research business on Zola.
Zola takes independent analysts from research to a paying readership, under their own brand. By application, for writers and firms of one or two people (up to 2 seats).
“I read every application myself.”
George Farnon, founder, former Global Macro PM at BMO and Columbia Threadneedle
What partners get
12 months free
Zola Professional (£3,999.99 a year) free for a year, then 75% off: £100 a month for as long as you remain a partner.
7.5% fee
From day one, on subscribers who find you on Zola: 25% lower than Substack. 2.5% on your own audience.
20% referral reward
On the first year's payments from every Zola customer you refer: £800 per annual Professional plan.
Example: 100 annual Professional referrals earn £80,000. Substack charges 10% (substack.com/going-paid, October 2026).
Questions
Apply to become a partner
We reply within 5 working days. The free year starts when you activate your account, and no card is needed.