January 15, 2025
Conservative donors create alternative business networks to bypass liberal gatekeepers
Parallel economy emerges to fund right-wing causes
📈Trade💰Economy💡Technology
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
📈Trade💰Economy💡Technology
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Rebekah Mercer, Blake Masters, and Chris Buskirk founded 1789 Capital to create conservative alternatives to ESG investing.
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1789 Capital invested $15 million in Tucker Carlson's media company after Fox fired him. What business model does this represent?
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The conservative parallel economy represents free market competition against liberal corporate monopolies.
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The parallel economy creates genuine market competition by offering conservative alternatives to liberal-dominated industries.
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Point Bridge Capital runs the "MAGA ETF" investing in Republican-aligned companies. What investment criteria does this use?
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Chris Buskirk
Rockbridge co-founder and 1789 Capital leader
Omeed Malik
Investor and former Democrat turned conservative
Rebekah Mercer
Conservative heiress and Trump megadonor
Tucker Carlson
Media personality and first major investment
Blake Masters
Venture capitalist and Thiel protégé