Finances in video games

[Rock_TBT]

Except for crowdfudning, all games are financied by private companies.
Note: I do not really understand crowfunding. If the game is financed by crowdfunding, all costs of the game are covered. So, why do they have to publish on the commercial market instead of just causing the game to be freeware?

Are there any games taht have been financied by foundations, governements or scholarships?

[PluMGMK]

Off the top of my head, The Ball was partly funded by the Nordic Game Program ...