Self-made rich people not only have pots of money to give away but are often in the habit of measuring results: they will fund what works and cut off projects that do not.

他们靠自己的努力取得成功，不但有钱可捐，而且会起到优胜劣汰的作用，这种情况常常有，所以就成了一种惯例：对于有效益的项目提供资金支持，反之则切断其资金供给。

youdao

But it would be odd if the impact was terribly significant - largely because they have all been downgraded, and those who control vast pots of cash have to put their money somewhere.

BBC: Are any British banks still Premier League?

You need to have the specific skills needed for this specific task to succeed, not just pots of money and a willingness to lose a lot of it.

FORBES: BP Finally Exits Solar Power Business: Excellent News