how did you finance your project?

So I'm currently saving money to start a real-life, grown ass adult, proper, game studio. I'm working on some game concepts, and intend to do some grant writing for some funding. That said, I don't want to exclusively rely on government grants and my cash savings. How did you fund your company? I don't have much in terms of assets, and I have a boatload of student loans. Aside from that I'm gainfully employed and otherwise debt free.

So, how did you fund your project?