backer

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Musk was the biggest individual financial backer of OpenAI, contributing more than $44 million to the startup, according to court filings.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The business owner would like to see more investment and support "for the local community", but is also a big backer of a new M4 relief road - "100% for it," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Clifton’s former backer, Meieran, says he doesn’t think things are going to bounce back enough to warrant more massive investment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The temporary cease-fire creates space for the U.S. to continue peace talks with Iran, the main backer of Hezbollah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I acted in the capacity of backer, or best-man, to the bridegroom; while a little limp pew-opener in a soft bonnet like a baby’s, made a feint of being the bosom friend of Miss Skiffins.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens