There is no problem paying founders - they usually take a significant reduced compensation to start. This may be looked down upon because if they wait until la

There is no problem paying founders - they usually take a significant reduced compensation to start. This may be looked down upon because if they wait until later investment rounds, then their payout is that much more increased, such as Mark Zuckerberg. However, when founders trade so much, it is a signal that they do not believe in the growth in the company. It also means that they can now walk away. An true investment is when the money is used to help grow the business - but Rovio looks like it was actually a sale.