[verdverm]

> Can you point out some existing ones with traction?

That's kind of the point, there are none. The question is why? If people cannot even click a button to support when it's right there...

I don't think people coming out of the VC world are going to fix it, call me cynical if you like

[dewey]

You said: "There are many existing projects like this", directly followed by "That's kind of the point, there are none." when asked for an example. Which one is it?

It's seems like a pretty thankless fundraising job but one where having connections to companies, banks and experience with distributing funds comes in handy. What's in it for a VC? I'd assume incoming deal flow and connections to new open source companies.

Seems more promising to me than a technical open source maintainer stepping up to do it on the side. But time will tell.

[verdverm]

there are many existing, none with meaningful traction

it looks like there are no direct connections, they are investing, taking fees, and distributing the leftovers