love money
n.— «Investments by friends and family are often called “love money” because the basis for investment is apt to be affection for the entrepreneur rather than any sort of critical analysis.» —“Comparison of Angels to Venture Capitalists” by Susan L. Preston Washington CEO (Seattle, Washington) Oct. 25, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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