bankrolled

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The men are part of a group of industry insiders who are alleged to have bankrolled spending sprees and luxury home stays by Alison-Madueke, 65.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

So far, the Hangzhou-based firm has been largely bankrolled by founder Liang Wenfeng’s own cash and profit from High-Flyer, the hedge fund that he co-founded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019, during a time when he was being heavily bankrolled by esoteric Catholic billionaire Peter Thiel.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

And ever since Matthew Boulton bankrolled Watt’s engine—and got rich off it—folks with dreams and some extra cash have been eager to get a piece of the action.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

He said in an interview that Reiner personally bankrolled much of the legal fight because he genuinely believed it was the right thing to do.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025