silent partner
[ˈsaɪlənt ˈpɑːrtnər]
nounpl: silent partners
sócio silencioso
1. A business partner who invests capital in a company but does not participate in its management or public operations
He is a silent partner in the restaurant, providing the initial investment but leaving daily operations to his business associate.
Ele é um sócio silencioso no restaurante, fornecendo o investimento inicial, mas deixando as operações diárias para seu associado comercial.
2. A person who contributes to a venture without being publicly known or credited for their involvement
The tech entrepreneur had a silent partner who funded the startup but preferred to remain anonymous.
O empresário de tecnologia tinha um sócio silencioso que financiava a startup, mas preferia permanecer anônimo.
The concept of silent partners is common in both American and Brazilian business contexts, particularly in small businesses, startups, and family enterprises. In Brazil, it's often used to describe investors in partnerships (sociedades) where capital is invested but management remains separate. The term carries legal significance in both countries' commercial codes.
NYC Slang
money guy behind the scenes
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