Age of Dreams

In the previous life, in 2009, the valuation of Facebook was actually not high, and because of the impact of the financial crisis, the valuation has been reduced, about 25 billion US dollars, but this is the case, Facebook went public on May 18, 2012 At that time, the market value of the IPO was set at 100 billion US dollars, setting a new record!

But this life is different. With Tang Mingxiang’s injection of 8 billion US dollars in advance, Facebook developed very well in 2007 and 2008.

As of May 2009, that is, last month, the number of Facebook registered users exceeded 500 million. In May, the number of independent IP visits in the United States reached 152 million, and the number of page views reached 76.6 billion, second only to GOOGLE. 166 million in the United States, and 158 million unique IP visits in the United States for YAHOO.

Globally, Facebook has 270 million unique access IPs, and the number of page views has exceeded 120 billion, ranking among the top five in the world's Internet industry. It can be said that the results are very strong.

Therefore, it is understandable that its valuation has risen with the tide. Even people as cautious as Milner believe that its IPO market value will reach 150 billion US dollars.

150 billion US dollars is far more than the 100 billion US dollars in the previous life. It is definitely not a delusion to raise 10 billion US dollars and achieve the unprecedented first fund-raising IPO of a technology company.

After the lock-up period, although it may not be able to reach 300 billion US dollars, but if Facebook wants to achieve a market value of 200 billion, there is no problem at all.

After all, as long as Facebook, a social networking site that connects the world, develops, it will be impossible for others to compete and stop it. It is only natural to obtain a high market value.

An investment of 35 billion US dollars will leave with a profit of around 200 billion US dollars, which is almost 500% of the profit, for any investor. They are all very happy and proud.

So Milner believed. Xiao Qi should feel very good and agree to invest.

After all, in this world, no one likes to fight against making money.

And as long as Xiao Qi and Milner can become friends through this transaction, it will be even more profitable.

However, Xiao Qi's answer was beyond Milner's expectation, "Mr. Milner, is DST short of money?"

"Uh……"

Milner was stunned for a moment, "Qi Shao, you mean..."

"I mean, like the steel tycoon in your country, I can give you a sum of money to let you develop your talents." Xiao Qi said flatly, "I don't know how much commission they give you. I invest 10 billion US dollars in your DST, you build a fund for special operation, you get 30% of the profit, and you don’t have to pay for the loss. Funds can be increased at any time. I will give you as much as you want.”

Milner's eyes were as big as bull's eyes, and his breathing became short of breath.

He didn't even know how to describe his mood.

It's a bit like being in a dream, and a bit like being hit by a huge cake falling from the sky. Full of excitement and disbelief.

10 billion U.S. dollars was invested in DST, and it also freed itself from any responsibility for losses. Take 30% of the profit directly?

no?

I just want to cooperate with Xiao Qi for a business, and then I plan to slowly establish a cooperative friendship with Xiao Qi, and let Xiao Qi make more investment after a year or so.

Why did you suddenly give yourself 10 billion?

Xiao Qi is not a fool, is he?

No, no, how could Xiao Qi be a fool?

If he is a fool, there will be no wise man in the world!

But why was he so reckless, and directly handed over 10 billion US dollars to himself, the person he had just met for the first time?

Looking at Milner's doubts after being excited, Xiao Qi smiled and said: "I believe Mr. Milner, you have already paid attention to me, the same. As one of the best angel investors in the world, I have known you for a long time. I have also passed countless I know that you are a trustworthy person, so I am willing to trust your vision and let you help me increase my assets."

"Do you understand my investment trajectory?" Milner asked subconsciously.

"Russia's largest social networking site company VK is your vote, right? 40% of Russia's Internet technology companies are related to you, right? Most of your collaborators and subordinates come from Goldman Sachs, and some come from Morgan Stanley and Green Pine Capital, right?" Xiao Qi said: "You have invested in 6 companies in the United States in the past two years, right? Now your target is not only Facebook, but also Twitter, as well as Sweden's Spotity, and Lending Club, right?"

Milner was shocked at first.

But after hearing it, he was no longer shocked, because he was numb.

I dare not say that Xiao Qi has mastered all his investment tracks, but at least 80% of his investments are well known by Xiao Qi.

The most important thing is that Xiao Qi knows a lot about the companies he wants to invest in in the future. The three companies he mentioned are all companies that he is very optimistic about. After actively negotiating with them, Xiao Qi directly won a lot of shares what!

But now I am just a plan, even the people in the company don't know my inclination, how did Xiao Qi see it?

If he only analyzed it based on the information he got, the conclusions he drew would be too scary! ?

"Okay, you don't have to be afraid, I'm not a god who knows everything." Xiao Qi smiled, "The reason why I can guess that you want to invest in these companies is because I have also taken a fancy to them. So After seeing these companies in your intelligence collection data, I felt that we should have a common vision, so I mentioned the companies I selected."

"I see."

Milner breathed a sigh of relief.

If he was so clever that he was unrivaled, who would dare to deal with Xiao Qi?

"The 10 billion US dollars is just an initial investment. I can provide any funds you need in the future." Xiao Qi said, "I have only one request, and that is to do it according to your heart, and don't worry about any other things." Whether it is profitable or not, don’t care how others think about them, as long as you think it’s worth it, then do it!”

"It doesn't matter if you're wrong?" Milner asked rhetorically.

"I am a person who allows my partners to make mistakes, because I will grow after failure." Xiao Qi said, "What's more, billions and tens of billions of dollars are not big numbers for me. Talent is far more important than money. Important. I can have more patience and look forward to the next twenty or thirty years, and you will bring me huge profits."

Milner has always believed that some people are born with the temperament of a leader, and this courage can help them succeed.

So he often contacts the entrepreneurs he wants to invest in, eating and chatting, going out to exercise, etc., just to see their daily performance and judge their chances of success.

But he has never seen a person like Xiao Qi, who can have such trust in a person who just met for the first time.

Although this kind of trust is based on Xiao Qi's vision, it definitely makes Milner very honored—to be trusted by the world's richest man, to believe in his own vision and ability, this is a great appreciation!

"it is good!"

Milner is also straightforward.

After thinking clearly, he nodded immediately, "I will make the contract after I go back. DST accepts your funds and will set up a separate fund to operate the project according to your requirements! Since you trust me so much, I will also I will try my best not to disappoint you!"

"Then let's start the first step of cooperation negotiation." Xiao Qi smiled and said: "Facebook, just follow your method. It will also be the same for future investments, as long as I don't ask you to help buy it. The company, you can buy and sell shares and stocks at any time according to your own mind."

"Thank you." Milner said with a smile. The more freedom Xiao Qi gave him, the more he could do things according to his own wishes. As an angel investor, this is undoubtedly a very happy thing.

"Then the next three companies, since you also plan to invest in them, I won't get involved, you decide for yourself." Xiao Qi said: "But other than that, I heard that you are in the electronic technology industry in the United States I have a very wide network of contacts, I wonder if I can come up with a few ideas, and let you help find someone to realize the ideas?"

Milner's eyes were fixed, and the next moment he said: "Don't you have Hoffman, the 'king of connections in Silicon Valley'? And you have a very pleasant cooperation, why are you looking for me?"

"It's very simple, because it is a great burden for him to put all our hopes on one person, and it will also be difficult for my investment plan." Xiao Qi said, "I hope you can compete and see Whoever finds the best people will create the most powerful company."

"I'm afraid it's difficult?" Milner shook his head again and again, "Airbnb, Uber, Cool Game...any one of these companies is worth tens of billions of dollars. How can I do better than him?"

"You don't have confidence in yourself?" Xiao Qi asked.

"It's not that I don't have confidence, it's just that if I compete, I've already lost the lead!" Milner smiled, "But don't worry, I will try my best to do my best for the project you entrusted to me. If I can't, I will It won't be forced."

Xiao Qi nodded in agreement and said, "It's best to think like this, but there's no rush for this matter, let's talk about it after you finish working on a few projects in hand!"

"I see."

Milner didn't ask too much, and agreed.

He is a very self-aware person who can see himself clearly and know his limits. This is a good character for angel investors and can help them achieve greater success.

In his previous life, Milner's investment was able to do so well, in addition to his ability, it also has a lot to do with his character! (to be continued ~^~)