silent partner

Definition of Silent Partner in English :

1. silent partner, sleeping partner

a partner (who usually provides capital) whose association with the enterprise is not public knowledge

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Silent Partner

noun

US and Canadian

a partner in a business who does not play an active role, esp one who supplies capital

. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): sleeping partner

a partner who shares in financing but not in managing a business, firm, etc.

n.

One that makes financial investments in a business enterprise but does not participate in its management.