think this out (Score 1)

sounds like what you really need to do is a realistic appraisal of if and when these guys are going into the toilet. you're still on board because you are willing and able to do the grunt work of what appears to be a grab for salvation by a shaky enterprise. even if you get an agreement for more money, it won't last long if things go south. try to quietly line up something else and go w/ a nice resume enhancing title(they'll probably see that as getting over on you so it may just fly). more money from a weak company in this economy is a non starter.