investor

in-ves-tor · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

  2. 2.

    A person who devotes time or resources to something with the expectation of a worthwhile result.

Forms

plural: investors

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    angel investor — a wealthy individual who provides capital for startups
  • •
    institutional investor — an organization that invests money on behalf of others
  • •
    retail investor — an individual investor, as opposed to institutional
  • •
    venture capital investor — one who invests in early-stage companies

Related words

See also: invest, investing, investment, investors
Synonyms: backer, financier, shareholder, stakeholder

Etymology

From Latin investire ("to clothe, surround") + -or (suffix denoting a person who performs an action).