privatebacking

noun
UK /ˈpraɪvət ˈbækɪŋ/
US /ˈpraɪvət ˈbækɪŋ/

Money or help from someone that is not the government.

The new playground was built with private backing from a kind neighbor.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Secret help given to someone without others knowing.

The team won with private backing from a quiet fan.

3. Support from a person or company rather than a public group.

Her art show got private backing from a local shop.

4. Money from a family or business to start something new.

The little bakery opened with private backing from the owner's uncle.