My understanding is they do accept money from local businesses and individuals. Perhaps it is no more or less problematic than a PI publishing something a spons

My understanding is they do accept money from local businesses and individuals. Perhaps it is no more or less problematic than a PI publishing something a sponsor doesn’t like or a startup disrupting another company in the same VC portfolio. EDIT: John Oliver did a bit on this a few years back. Access may be restricted outside USA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poL7l-Uk3I8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poL7l-Uk3I8