Lottery? Sorry, a non-starter, no matter how you try & paint it. Besides, SUB's problem (if there is any) is not a lack of cash.
Hopefully Ella will be a success in any case but the FSA - no, they will not compensate.
You would have to sue the directors in the expectation that their liability insurance (paradoxically paid for by shareholders funds)would pay out. It never happens in reality as the cost of bringing a case is onerous.
Your best bet, to help your investment, is to address the issue of "talking shite" with the company now, so that the company can go forward properly without the funny shoes on.
Alternatively, you can ask the AIM team to investigate the statement. FSA: 020 7066 1000 and ask for the AIM team.