noun

A person, institution, or country that supports someone or something, especially financially.

he was the principal backer of the company

sponsor,investor,subsidizer,underwriter,promoter,financier,patron,benefactor,benefactress,guarantor,supporter,friend

noun

A person, institution, or country that supports someone or something, especially financially.

$3.3 million was provided by the project’s backers

sponsor,investor,subsidizer,underwriter,promoter,financier,patron,benefactor,benefactress,guarantor,supporter,friend