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funder / investor
A person, organization, or institution that provides financial resources for a company, project, or person.
Das Start-up sucht nach neuen Geldgebern, um weiter wachsen zu können.
The start-up is looking for new investors so it can continue to grow.
The word is made up of 'Geld' (money) and the verb 'geben' (to give). A 'Geldgeber' (funder/investor) is therefore literally the person or institution that gives money. The ending '-er' here refers to the person doing the action.
Für das neue Projekt benötigen wir einen großzügigen Geldgeber.
We need a generous funder for the new project.
In a business context, 'Geldgeber' (funder/investor) is often combined with verbs such as 'suchen' (to look for), 'finden' (to find), 'überzeugen' (to convince), or 'gewinnen' (to win over).
Es war nicht leicht, die Geldgeber von unserer Idee zu überzeugen.
It wasn't easy to convince the investors of our idea.
The word is often used with adjectives that describe the type of funder, for example 'private Geldgeber' (private funders), 'öffentliche Geldgeber' (public funders), or 'potenzielle Geldgeber' (potential funders).
Die Forschung wird durch öffentliche Geldgeber finanziert.
The research is financed by public funders.
investor / pier
Anleger and Geldgeber both provide money to a company. An Anleger invests with the aim of making a profit from the investment. Geldgeber is broader and can also refer to someone who merely provides financial resources, for example through a loan.
Der Geldgeber stellt dem jungen Unternehmen einen Kredit zur Verfügung.
The funder provides the young company with a loan.
Der Anleger investiert in das junge Unternehmen und hofft auf einen hohen Gewinn.
The investor puts money into the young company and hopes for a high profit.
