silent partner
- An investor who contributes funds to a business and shares in the profits, but does not partake in the business's daily management and may not be known to the public or customers
- Even though he was the largest investor, Mr. Smith preferred to remain a silent partner with no role in the company's operations.
- My aunt is the silent partner for a local restaurant, she invested money but is not involved in its management.
- As a silent partner, John invested his savings in the startup but stayed out of daily management.
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