money-man
Noun
A money-man refers to a person who provides capital or financial backing for a business venture, project, or enterprise. This individual typically invests money or supplies funds to support an undertaking, often with the expectation of profit or return.
- (A person who provided the necessary capital.)
- (The investor who financed the production.)
- (The person who supplied the funds.)
"to be a money-man for someone": to act as a financial backer or investor.
- He served as a money-man for several small businesses in the area. (He provided financial support to multiple enterprises.)
"money-man behind the scenes": a person who secretly or quietly provides funding.
- The real money-man behind the political campaign remained anonymous. (The undisclosed investor.)
Money-manager (n): a person who professionally handles financial investments or assets.
- She hired a money-manager to oversee her retirement portfolio. (A financial advisor.)
Money-making (adj): profitable or generating income.
- The venture was a money-making opportunity for the money-man. (Profitable.)
- Investor: a person who allocates capital with the expectation of a financial return.
- Backer: a person who supports a project or enterprise financially.
- Financier: a person engaged in managing large amounts of money, especially for investments.
- Capitalist: a person who uses wealth to invest in businesses.
"Put up the money": to provide the necessary funds.
- The money-man put up the money for the new restaurant. (He provided the capital.)
"Have deep pockets": to have a lot of money available for spending or investing.
- The money-man had deep pockets, so the project was fully funded. (He had substantial financial resources.)
Bankroll (someone): to provide the money for a project or person.
- The money-man bankrolled the entire expedition. (He financed it.)
Fund (something): to supply money for a specific purpose.
- The money-man funded the research for five years. (He provided the financial resources.)