The text books on business management and business law say that owners of publicly traded companies must act in the best interest of the company and shareholders. Actions taken should be to make the company effective and efficient. If it can be proven that the actions of those running the company are intended merely for the personal gain of "founders" as you suggest then there is fraud and it deserves to be investigated and brought to justice.
However, this could be said about any business in or out of pinky land. To me, what you've suggested is irrational fear that would kill any business if everyone thought that way.
Why not wait and see what the new company has to offer? If the same thing happens with Zenergy as Paradigm then surely something more should be done. Although, the bottom line is this is a highly risky investment option which I think all the adults reading this board understand.