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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an early backer" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to someone who supports a project, initiative, or venture at an initial stage, often in a financial or promotional capacity.
Example: "As an early backer of the startup, she received exclusive updates and insights into its development."
Alternatives: "an initial supporter" or "a founding supporter".
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She was an early backer of the region's Olympic bid.
That fund, now called Matrix Partners, was an early backer of Apple Computer.
Mr. Koch, an early backer of Mr. Vallone, is seen as having pull with the elderly.
Still, Mr. Koch was an early backer of Mr. Vallone's mayoral aspirations.
The traditional rightwing newspaper also came out as an early backer of Theresa May.
It included Mangrove Capital Partners, an early backer of Skype, and Frontline Ventures.
Rowan Williams, the former archbishop of Canterbury, was an early backer of Extinction Rebellion.
He was a generous supporter of conservative Republicans and an early backer of Barry Goldwater's 1964 run for president.
Ms. Meeker said her firm, an early backer of Google, didn't invest "a penny" in the March quarter.
Mr. Nesbitt was an early backer of Mr. Obama, and he later served as treasurer for his 2008 presidential campaign.
"He was an early backer of Rubio and Rubio owes him a lot," said Keith Appell, a Republican political consultant.
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