That's a fair point, how can the investors would trust their money on the project if they can't even settle their responsibility on the bounty hunters. They should not think that bounty hunters did not contribute for the success of the project, they were promise so they deserve to get paid.
You’re right there, bounty hunters should just receive the payment they promised. The first promise they made that was not fulfilled gives rise to doubts. How can this project be trusted if the only ones who will destroy it are those who helped and supported to promote it?