>>16142426Sponsored streams(World of Warslavs Hololive sponsorship some time back) but besides getting sponsors, management ought to be managing funds, securing opportunities(production for covers, original song, live2d and assets), ensuring they have a decent working storefront, support for talent and that everyone is getting paid.
Based on what previous Anon said,Qu was promised funding for stuff that didn't materialize and possibly paid out of pocket for some covers. If you figure that some artists and sound tech were booked for it and the only option was either to cancel or push through with payment OOP sort.