Which title do you like better? pledger or investor or backer

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There's no right or wrong.

Regards,

Johnny

studiohack · Accepted Answer · 2010-10-23 15:41:44Z

It depends on the context of the situation and what you're after...

Investor: screams $$$, but is the most prestigious title of the three.
Backer: sounds like someone who is supporting you in more ways than just money. These are supporters that are giving you more than money...
Pledgers: that sounds weird, and is the least desirable of the three, a pledge might be a promise to give money, but it may or may not be binding, depending on the situation...

Hope that helps.

pate · Answer 2 · 2010-10-23 10:08:41Z

up vote 3 down vote

What about stakeholder?

answered Oct 23 '10 at 10:08

pate
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Chad Sturtz · Answer 3 · 2010-10-24 00:29:02Z

up vote 3 down vote

If you're investing money, definitely go with Investor.

answered Oct 24 '10 at 0:29

Chad Sturtz

Frank · Answer 4 · 2010-10-22 23:00:31Z

up vote 1 down vote

I like backer. Investor looks too money based and pledge seems like you are rushing for a frat.

answered Oct 22 '10 at 23:00

Frank
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TimJ · Answer 5 · 2010-10-25 02:13:34Z

My interpretation of the words

Investor : someone who provides capital or other real value to the venture
"backer" - well - I have no idea. This is someone who pats you on the back and says "good jo, i support what you are doing."
"Pledger" - as in "I pledge to donate blood?"

I don't see how anyone would really see the value of the 2nd two in fact or in nomenclature.

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