I agree if the project has a good potential in the market and the developers are dedicated in their platform it will reflect and investors are going to see this, for a project not to fail they should strike a deal with private investors who will support them until everything is properly set up.
I also hope that the project team will find a common language with investors and the project community and will be able to release a product that will satisfy the wishes and requirements of the majority!
There will be more investment if you show an almost finished project, and not to feed them with breakfast, this is very important)