1. Supported financially by sources other than government, major corporations, or traditional institutional backing
The independently funded startup was able to make decisions without external pressure.
A startup financiada independentemente conseguiu tomar decisões sem pressão externa.
2. Having financial resources that are self-generated or obtained from private, non-mainstream sources
The independently funded documentary received critical acclaim at film festivals.
O documentário financiado independentemente recebeu aclamação crítica nos festivais de cinema.