an investor
/æn ɪnˈvestə(r)/
EN
A person who puts money into assets, companies, or projects with the goal of making a profit.
A venture capitalist is a type of investor that funds early-stage startups.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'investire', meaning 'to clothe, surround, or commit capital', entering English via French in the 17th century.
Translations
简体中文
投资者
繁體中文
投資者
日本語
投資家
한국어
투자자
Deutsch
Investor
Español
inversor
Português
investidor
Français
investisseur
Català
inversor
Tiếng Việt
Collocations
angel investorventure capitalist investorinstitutional investorretail investor
Synonyms
backerfinanciershareholder
Related Words
investmentinveststartupventure capitalstock market