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Conservative donors create alternative business networks to bypass liberal gatekeepers
Parallel economy emerges to fund right-wing causes·January 15, 2025
Conservative donors use ventures like 1789 Capital to create alternative business networks that bypass "liberal gatekeepers," demonstrating economic warfare as political strategy. Rockbridge members brainstormed building a "parallel economy" of conservative-friendly businesses, leading to the creation of a $150 million venture fund that invested $15 million in Tucker Carlson's media company after his Fox News departure.
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Rockbridge members brainstormed "parallel economy" of conservative-friendly businesses at 2022 summit
1789 Capital launched as $150 million venture fund led by Chris Buskirk, Omeed Malik, and Rebekah Mercer
Fund's first major investment was $15 million into Tucker Carlson's media company after Fox News departure
Parallel economy strategy extends beyond politics into business platforms and cultural institutions
Network members include Blake Masters, investor Omeed Malik, and other tech-aligned conservatives
Venture fund based in Palm Beach coordinates with Rockbridge network activities
Strategy aims to bypass perceived liberal gatekeepers in mainstream business and media
Alternative economic infrastructure serves ideological goals rather than market efficiency
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