Capital Provider
/ˈkæpɪtl prəˌvaɪdər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or entity that supplies financial resources to a business, project, or investment, typically expecting a return.
The capital provider funded the startup's expansion through equity investment.
- (n.) In legal and financial contexts, a party who assumes the risk of loss or gain by investing capital into an enterprise.
As the capital provider, she bore the primary financial risk of the joint venture.
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- capital provider
- capital providers
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Commentary
Term often appears in contracts distinguishing sources of funds; careful drafting clarifies whether the capital provider holds equity, debt, or other interests.
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