Who paid the expedition for hernan cortez?

Hernán Cortés's expedition was funded primarily by private investors, including Spanish nobility and merchants, who were interested in the potential wealth from the Aztec Empire. The Spanish crown, under King Charles I, later supported his efforts, but initially, Cortés secured support through his own connections and promises of the riches he would acquire. Additionally, he was able to raise funds by securing a commission from the governor of Cuba, Diego Velázquez, although their relationship later soured.