Chapter 269 I almost didn’t laugh
Faced with the idiot look, Rong Guang kept a fake smile and sent the risk company representative a gift out the door. Since the valuations were so far apart, it became insincere. Not surprisingly, the first few people
All negotiations collapsed instantly.
"Rong, it's nice to meet you. I'm Locke from Sequoia Capital. Can we have a chat first?"
"OK!"
"Your negotiations didn't seem to be going well before. I heard some rumors that you..."
"Fantasy? Isn't that right? Mr. Locke?"
Amidst laughter, Locke shrugged: "Many people are saying that venture capital is a big gamble. But I don't think so. What we at Sequoia Capital are interested in is the founder. Before the visit, I just got your
Personal information. To be honest, it surprised me. I respect your achievements in the film field. But I am very curious. From the information I obtained, you first invested in Apple and became one of Apple's top ten shareholders.
.Subsequently, he invested in NetEase and Penguin, becoming the second largest shareholder of these two companies. Now he has established Putian Blog?"
Smiling at Rong Guang, Locke continued: "I'm personally quite curious. Every investment you make has been held for a long time. The US$1 million you purchased for Apple at the time has a current market value of US$37.6 million. The US$300 you purchased for NetEase is now US$37.6 million.
Ten thousand US dollars, now worth 560 million. Although Penguin has not yet been listed, its valuation has increased several times. But you just keep holding it. If you are not optimistic about the future, you can reduce your holdings on the rise; if
, you continue to be optimistic in the long term, but you have never increased your holdings of even one share?"
"What's even more strange is that for two companies, NetEase and Penguin, you can ask for seats on the board of directors, but you also haven't taken any action. It seems that you have completely forgotten about this big investment. Instead, you founded this new company
Putian Blog? And now it offers a high price of US$150 million for Putian Blog, and is only willing to sell 10% of the equity? This behavior is also very puzzling. Do you want to sell? Or don’t want to sell at all? If so,
If it's convenient, could you tell me the answer?"
Rong Guang was dumbfounded when he heard this. Don't tell me, even Rong Guang himself felt it was weird to connect all these things together. Especially...MMP!
Rong Guang was furious and cursed in his mind: I was almost frightened by this foreign devil.
I am nothing more than memory fragments, just for the billions of so-and-so’s army. What bad thoughts can I have? Even if I have any bad thoughts, labor and management... don’t understand anything? For example, why do you want to be in the board of directors? Today
This is the first time I’ve heard of it. It’s none of my business who is the largest shareholder!
Rong Guang smiled slightly and asked: "Mr. Locke, what do you think the answer will be?"
Observing Rong Guang's expression, a smile appeared on Locke's lips: "Rong, you are actually making plans silently. You are like a ghost hiding in the shadows, weaving a big web. Only in this way can your behavior be explained.
Tong, you are careful to hold enough shares, but you are afraid of triggering an overreaction from the outside world, so you remain silent. Your Putian blog must be a key part. You really believe that the value of 150 million is not a huge amount at all.
Asking price. And you are only willing to transfer 10% of the equity, which shows that you are very optimistic about this Internet company. Please stop quibbling, you are playing a big game!"
Locke had an expression of "I've seen through you", as if his appearance had become his prey.
Rong Guang was already in a state of confusion. Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing? Am I playing a big game of chess?
After waking up, Rong Guang almost burst out laughing. That is to say, famous venture capital companies like Sequoia Capital, they can collect such complete information and use so many smart people to analyze it, and now they can guarantee that - you Sequoia Capital
, even better than I know myself!
"Okay, okay!" Rong Guang smiled and raised his hands, "Locke, please keep the story short, okay?"
Locke showed a winner's smile: "With an estimated value of US$80 million, we have obtained 20% of the equity of Putian Blog. Don't think that we are lowering the price. After all, Putian Blog has not yet shown its true value. In addition, we at Sequoia Capital can
Help with the following rounds of financing, and eventually get it listed on Nasdaq. Relationships on Wall Street are also valuable, and you need more friends!”
Rong Guang finally understood. Talking about high technology, venture capital, financing, listing, etc., it sounded really high-end, but in reality it was just cheating.
This is a gladiatorial arena played by smart people. Even if it is not so mysterious, it still needs to be self-aware. Otherwise, if you are not careful, you will swallow even the slightest bit of skin and bones.
Just go make a movie honestly! There is no need to play with your brains with these smart people.
If this is the case, then simply use the stupidest method - to remain unchanged in response to all changes!
Rongguang smiled and said: "Locke, if you really know me, you should know that first of all, I am not a businessman; secondly, I take good care of the interests of my partners. So far, my partners have made a lot of money. So.
$150 million, 10% equity! I don’t like which side is going to lose.”
Locke frowned slightly, not expecting Rong Guang to be so tough. He hesitated for a few seconds: "Can you give me a reason?"
"Trade secrets! Creativity!"
Locke smiled bitterly and shook his head: "You should trust our professional ethics. We at Sequoia Capital have cooperated with many famous Internet companies."
"Then you can wait. I welcome Sequoia Capital to join in the next few rounds of financing." Rong Guang refused to give in.
Rong Guang's tough attitude made Locke even more uneasy. He hesitated for a while: "Rong, can you let me think about it for a few days?"
"No problem." Rong Guang smiled and shook hands with Locke, "First come, first served. I will only transfer 10% of the equity this time."
"hehe."
…
The next visitor is also from the famous venture capital company SoftBank.
"Rong Sang, I'm sorry to bother you so late." Putting down the souvenirs, the notebooks bowed slightly.
Benzi's spoken English was really unbearable. Rong Guang glanced at the business card and responded in Japanese: "Nishimura-kun, I am extremely honored to receive greetings from SoftBank."
"Excessive praise. Rong Sang's "The Good Doctor" has become popular all over the country. You are already an idol for boys and girls. I heard that you are even more talented, and you are also the producer and screenwriter of "The Good Doctor"?"
"It's not worth mentioning. "The Good Doctor" is actually a co-production between China and Japan. NHK also contributed a lot to it. Especially the director and staff from your country are extremely admirable."
"..."
Chapter completed!