grubstake

1. Money, materials, tools, food etc. provided to a prospector in return for a share in future profits.

   funds advanced to a prospector or to someone starting a business in return for a share of the profits

2. An amount of money advanced to someone starting a business in return for a share of the future profits.

3. Money, necessities stockpiled to sustain an effort for a period of time.

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