Grubstake
[ gruhb-steyk ]
provisions, gear, etc., furnished to a prospector on condition of participating in the profits of any discoveries.
money or other assistance furnished at a time of need or of starting an enterprise.
to furnish with a grubstake
Grubstake refers to an amount of money advanced to someone starting a business in return for a share of the future profits.
Example : I want to quit my job and start a e-Commerce Platform. But I'm having trouble finding anybody to put up a grubstake to help me get started.