Backer
(noun)
- A person who provides financial or other support to a project, person, or cause.
- A person who supports or advocates for something or someone.
- A person who invests money in a venture in exchange for a share of the profits.
Origin:
Derived from the verb 'back' meaning to support.
Examples:
- He was the main backer of the new startup company.
- She was a steadfast backer of environmental causes.
- The billionaire was a well-known backer of political candidates.
- The athlete had many backers who supported his career.
- The film received backing from several major movie studios.