[Source.](https://www.westernjournal.com/tucker-carlson-secures-massive-investment-new-media-company/) > Tucker Carlson just found a timely cash infusion into his new media startup from an investor who is working to help fund the conservative parallel economy. > Venture capitalist Omeed Malik, who said that five years ago he was a rote “corporate Democrat,” has led the initial $15 million seed round with other private investors to help the former Fox News star develop a “proof of concept” for what he wants to do with his planned media empire, the Wall Street Journal reported. > The money will allow Carlson to hire people to assist him in laying out his full-fledged plan for his vision that will serve as the basis to begin lining up the really big investments that will be needed for a large-scale and modern media company.