bankroller

English

Etymology

From bankroll +‎ -er.

Noun

bankroller (plural bankrollers)

1. One who bankrolls; usually an individual who has enough seed capital to launch a venture; one who can fund a project; angel investor.
   • 1951 December 15, Billboard, page 6:

     The usual partisanship for bankrollers of radio segs is shown on TV stations.