He was offered money for exclusive use of his patent (don't believe me do your own DD) when he was shopping it around in '10, but as I understand it, his goal is to license the patent for development. Wasn't able to do that privately so now he's taking the public funding/SPAC route.
The patent, technology, product, and marketing capabilities of the man are plainly evident with 15 minutes of googling. His goals are clear, and the steps he's taking are as easy to see. Very little here needs to be taken on faith.
Pinkies are what they are, I wouldn't try to change your mind about that, just as we discuss this I'd like to keep the facts straight. DD is important.