backer
a person who supports or aids a person, cause, enterprise, etc.
a person who bets on a competitor in a race or contest.
canvas or other material used for backing.
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Existing backers also participated in the round, including Foundation Capital and Mountain Nazca.
Mexican online grocer Jüsto raises $65M in General Atlantic-led Series A | Mary Ann Azevedo | February 9, 2021 | TechCrunchI was reminded of that story this week when the news broke around Robinhood phoning its backers, seeking more than $1 billon.
GameStop futures rally again. Should investors worry? | Bernhard Warner | February 3, 2021 | FortuneTiger Global Management led the round, which also saw participation from a slew of other investors including GGV Capital, Moore Specialty Credit, JAWS Ventures, and existing backers such as a16z.
Divvy Homes secures $110M Series C to help renters become homeowners | Mary Ann Azevedo | February 2, 2021 | TechCrunchShe was elected to the House in November, becoming the first public backer of QAnon, an extremist ideology based on falsehoods, to win a seat.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s endorsement of conspiracy theories, violence sparks calls for her resignation — again | Reis Thebault | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostIts backers include the likes of Sequoia, Bessemer, FirstMark, Rho Ventures and consumer credit reporting giant TransUnion.
Dashlane taps JD Sherman, ex-Hubspot COO, as new CEO, as co-founder Emmanuel Schalit steps aside | Ingrid Lunden | January 22, 2021 | TechCrunch
A major backer for one Britton Holdings investment is a Chinese conglomerate active in the energy sector.
When a golfer is out there on the course, any new bet he makes is probably made with his own money, without the help of a backer.
Vince Beltrami has been a major backer of the effort happening in this state.
backer says he relishes the idea of the issue going to court.
Hillary’s SuperPAC War Proves Yet Again That Campaign Finance Needs a Fix | Michelle Cottle | January 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd while the agency dithers, adds backer, the regulatory landscape falls increasingly behind the times.
Hillary’s SuperPAC War Proves Yet Again That Campaign Finance Needs a Fix | Michelle Cottle | January 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST"There is a lie without a backer, it seems;" and he looked round on all the company with his calm superior eye.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles ReadeIt was two o'clock before "Dutchy" Mack's backer threw the sponge into the air, and three before they reached the city.
Gallegher and Other Stories | Richard Harding DavisBut Paul would not give up, and he had a good backer in Wallace.
The Banner Boy Scouts on a Tour | George A. WarrenLin, in some way known only to herself, had fathomed Alfred's plans; she even knew the backer's name.
Watch Yourself Go By | Al. G. FieldNot all of us can bring to mind immediately the names Qutif and De backer that are needed to find the references.
A History of Bibliographies of Bibliographies | Archer Taylor
British Dictionary definitions for backer
/ (ˈbækə) /
a person who gives financial or other support
a person who bets on a competitor or contestant
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