Legal analysis: whether the money invested in starting a company can be recovered depends on whether the company is established or not. If the company has been established, the capital contribution of shareholders is the company's capital. According to the principle of capital enrichment, investors are not allowed to withdraw their capital contribution at will, which is against the law. However, if the company is still in the establishment stage, investors can get back the money they invested.
Legal basis: Article 35 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). After the establishment of the company, shareholders may not withdraw their capital contribution.