1. to provide with more money or financial resources than necessary or appropriate
Usage: business; finance

Examples

• The startup was overfunded in its first round, raising far more capital than needed.
• Critics argued that the military project was overfunded while education remained underfunded.
• The pension plan was overfunded, creating a surplus that benefited retirees.
• Investors worry about overfunding companies that lack clear growth strategies.
• The research grant was overfunded, allowing the team to expand their study significantly.
• Some analysts believe the tech sector has been overfunded in recent years.