financial backer
[fɪˈnænʃəl ˈbækər]
nounpl: financial backers
patrocinador financeiro
1. A person or organization that provides financial support or funding for a project, business, or venture
The startup found a financial backer who was willing to invest in their innovative technology.
A startup encontrou um patrocinador financeiro disposto a investir em sua tecnologia inovadora.
2. Someone who funds an enterprise or initiative in exchange for potential returns or ownership stakes
The film director needed a financial backer to produce the movie.
O diretor do filme precisava de um patrocinador financeiro para produzir o filme.
In Brazilian business culture, financial backers (patrocinadores financeiros) are crucial for startups and innovative projects, particularly in São Paulo's thriving tech scene. In the U.S., the term is commonly associated with venture capitalists and 'angel investors' in Silicon Valley. The role reflects the importance of capital acquisition in entrepreneurship across both cultures.
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