“Until now, Mojang's founders have prided themselves on the company's independence. Mojang has routinely dismissed funding overtures from venture capital companies, as well as outright buyout attempts. A tight ownership structure has meant that the company has been able to focus its operations, Mr. Manneh, the company's CEO, told the Journal earlier this year. "Financially speaking, we have no pressure whatsoever to rush into any new projects," he said. "Besides, we have no outside owners that require us to reach any particular goals. - × × ×