Silent Partner (Noun)
Meaning
A partner (who usually provides capital) whose association with the enterprise is not public knowledge.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The wealthy investor remained a silent partner in the startup, preferring to keep a low profile and let the founders handle the day-to-day operations.
- As a silent partner, she provided the necessary funding for the project but had no say in the creative decisions.
- The company's silent partner was a well-known businessman who didn't want his involvement to affect the public's perception of the brand.
- The entrepreneur was grateful to have a silent partner who was willing to provide the necessary capital without trying to exert control over the business.
- The silent partner's identity was only revealed when the company was sold, and it was discovered that a prominent celebrity had been secretly backing the venture.