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backer
backer back‧er [ˈbækə ǁ -ər] noun [countable] FINANCE
someone who supports a plan, person, or company, usually by giving money:

• The directors closed down the operation after the company's financial backers pulled out.

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backer UK US /ˈbækər/ noun [C]
FINANCE a person or company that provides support for something or someone, especially financial support: »

The project's backers believe that fund-raising should not be a problem.

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The club was desperately seeking new financial backers.


Financial and business terms. 2012.