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+## Project backers
+
+This page shows the project's backers and sponsors. Thank you for your help
+
+### OpenFaaS Sponsors
+
+### Backers
+
+**Early Backers**
+
+**OpenFaaS backers**
+
+**OpenFaaS patrons**
+