Synonyms for

Investors

Verb / ˌɪˈnvestɜ:z / Another word for investors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Investors are people or businesses that put money into something in the hope of making a profit.

Synonyms & similar words

investor shareholders stockholders financiers backers sponsors angels patrons contributors supporters donors philanthropists bankers partners associates collaborators co-investors

Synonyms by register

Formal

financiers capitalists backers funders

Informal

money people backers angels

Literary

patrons benefactors

Antonyms

speculators borrowers consumers debtors recipients pensioners

Common collocations

  • angel investors
  • venture investors
  • private investors
  • institutional investors
  • potential investors
  • foreign investors
  • investors group
  • investors confidence

Word family

noun investor
verb invest
adjective invested

Usage note

While 'investor' is the standard term, sometimes 'backer' or 'funder' can be used informally. Ensure correct pluralization.

Example sentences

  1. Many investors are interested in the technology industry.
  2. The investors decided to invest their money in a real estate project.
  3. The investors hope to see a return on their investment in the near future.
  4. The company received a large investment from a group of investors.
  5. The investors were pleased with the profits they made from their investment.

Quotes

  • The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing. - Philip Fisher
  • An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. - Benjamin Franklin
  • The four most dangerous words in investing are: 'this time it's different.' - Sir John Templeton

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