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The person whose money makes your dream legally their problem too.
means Someone who supports a venture, candidate, or project — usually with cash, sometimes just clout.
from From the verb back, to stand behind, plus -er; the supporter literally has your back, ideally with an open wallet.
CrowdfundingKickstarter rebranded donors as backers, not customers.
Theater originBroadway angels are backers who fund shows.
Risk realityBackers eat losses before founders feel them.