As an academic PI I would not feel the slightest inclination or pressure to produce results favorable to a company just because I got a research grant from thei

As an academic PI I would not feel the slightest inclination or pressure to produce results favorable to a company just because I got a research grant from their foundation. Most such places use volunteer external reviewers to avoid a conflict of interest in who gets funded- and I have also served in that role for private foundations before.