backer

Example Sentences

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M&A deals help venture and other investors deliver returns to their backers and put more money to work in new companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tallow's backers cite health concerns linked to seed oils, including inflammation.

From The Wall Street Journal

All that said, let’s take a closer look at the proposed initiative and its backers’ motivation.

From Los Angeles Times

The company and its backers see an opportunity to create a business that improves cancer treatment, lowers its cost and is difficult to copy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Similarly, Canadian pipeline plans are in the early stages and no backers have been identified.

From The Wall Street Journal