Answer: grubstake

AnswerCrossword Clue
GRUBSTAKEUp-front business funding
GRUBSTAKEProspector's funding
GRUBSTAKEProspector's start-up costs
GRUBSTAKEFunding for a miner
GRUBSTAKEMoney advanced for an enterprise.
GRUBSTAKEOutfit a prospector.
grubstaketo provide with funds for an enterprise
grubstakeAn amount of material, provisions, or money supplied to an enterprise (originally a prospector for ore) in return for a share in the resulting profits
grubstakemoney or other assistance furnished at a time of need or of starting an enterprise.