Yup, pretty typical of these stinky pinky scams, especially the "funding" part. Judging from Nikitin's past behavior, they'll need LOTS of funding. Just coming off their last bankruptcy, they've probably got a lot of stuff to replace.
Good DD IS NOT just reciting the PRs and company handouts and looking for the good. Those things are never hard to find.
Good DD IS finding out what the company and CEO do NOT want you to know.