How did whatsapp's investors get a return? Sure, they had some income, but not enough to "pay back" investors. But, lo and behold, sugar daddy comes along and

How did whatsapp's investors get a return? Sure, they had some income, but not enough to "pay back" investors. But, lo and behold, sugar daddy comes along and drops some of that high fructose acquisition syrup on their heads. The best business model is still: make rich people afraid of you so they'll do anything to shut you up or control you.