My Age of Investment

It was already night after signing the agreement with Wang Weicao, Xia Jingxing said goodbye to each other, and let Zhang Chenguang drive the car to the airport to pick up Andrew and his party.

As soon as they met, Andrew immediately gave Xia Jingxing a warm hug and said with an exaggerated expression:

"Daren, you called me while I was having breakfast.

Knowing that the matter was urgent and there was no delay, I put down my chopsticks on the spot, and went out with half a fritter in my hand.

The people who joined your company hurriedly boarded the plane..."

Listening to Andrew's vivid storytelling, Xia Jingxing chuckled.

This dead fat man has this kind of virtue, which is very indecent, but he can always bring some joy to people.

Seeing the curious glances from the passers-by around him, Xia Jingxing realized that the fat fat man was still hugging him, and the two of them seemed to be full of love.

So he pushed Andrew away, patted the latter on the shoulder and said, "It's hard work, now that you're in the capital, I'll invite you to eat the most authentic fried dough sticks in the capital tomorrow."

Andrew smiled, "You have to make up for the fried dough sticks, but, for the sake of my hard work, can I get paid a little more?"

Xia Jingxing said with a smile, "As long as you can quickly handle the next thing for me, and do it beautifully, I will give you a big red envelope."

"Oh, the big red envelope, I like it. This is what you said, don't forget it!"

Andrew turned his head, looked at the two young men in white suits behind him, winked and said, "Two, if your boss doesn't keep his promise, you will have to testify for me."

The two white men, both in their thirties, smiled and didn't answer.

They are all employees of Lichun Fund, a subsidiary of Envision Capital. They joined the company not long ago, and they will have to work under Xia Jingxing. They don't understand the boss's temperament at the moment, so how dare they make jokes with the boss.

Xia Jingxing and the two employees shook hands one by one and exchanged a few words.

The Lichun Fund had just started, and he asked Liu Hai to help recruit two senior people with post-investment management experience, who were the two in front of him.

I'm not a genius in my previous life. I can only say that talking is better than nothing. Having something is better than nothing. I can help build the framework of the fund.

He is in charge of the pre-cast work,

The post-investment part is temporarily handed over to these two people.

You don't need two people to be very powerful, just master the basic skills.

The most commendable thing is that the two can speak Chinese and have worked in China for a few years, which is also an important reason why Xia Jingxing decided to hire them.

Xia Jingxing greeted everyone to get into the car together.

Although the interior space of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is large, the two employees are all big white people, plus an Andrew who weighs more than 200 pounds, and the back seat is full.

Xia Jingxing didn't squeeze the back row, he sat in the front passenger seat, and began to explain the situation of the two invested companies to the three.

When he heard that Xia Jingxing had voted for a video website, a strange look flashed in Andrew's eyes.

The light inside the car was dim and it was night, so Xia Jingxing did not notice the slight change in expression on Andrew's face and continued to speak:

"Framework Media will launch a wave of lightning acquisitions next, so the investment funds need to be in place as soon as possible, focusing on their accounts, cooperation agreements...

Tudou is just a start-up company, with a total of five founders and bosses, focusing on whether their company has any legal disputes, and whether there are any hidden landmines..."

Both companies have had success in previous lives, but that doesn't mean that due diligence is not necessary.

It is a common occurrence in the investment circle to step on the trap, and many have not been reported, including some well-known companies.

Therefore, the success of a business does not mean that investors will not be harmed, investment is absolutely safe, and the process that should be followed has to be followed.

Zhang Chenguang acted as the driver quietly, and Xia Jingxing and the three people in the back seat discussed the two target companies.

After arriving at the hotel, the three settled down, Xia Jingxing planned to go back to the room to sleep, Andrew stopped him.

The two came to the executive lounge of the hotel and found a place where no one was sitting.

"What's the matter? Can't sleep because of energy? Want a drink?"

Andrew waved his hand, looked at Xia Jingxing with a serious face, and said slowly, "You have violated the non-compete agreement by investing in Tudou.

Tudou, a Chinese video site, is also a potential competitor of YouTube.

If you want to invest in them with Vision Capital, an affiliate company in your name, you must obtain written consent from Facebook shareholders. "

Xia Jingxing nodded, he thought Andrew was looking for him for something, it turned out to be for this.

He smiled and said: "I know this, but we have only signed an agreement of intent, and we have not officially invested in it yet. Lock the project first to avoid any complications.

I'm planning to discuss with you, Principal John, Blayer and other shareholders tonight, when it's daylight in the United States.

Just a very small company, start the layout first.

If you don't allow it, I will withdraw the investment intention agreement. "

Andrew nodded, "It's good that you understand, I thought you ignored it, don't leave it at will.

I personally have no objection, but you have to convince a few other shareholders, especially Blayer.

At that time, the investment in Youyoumi was also jointly invested by Facebook and Axel. You better bring him this time. "

Xia Jingxing frowned because he didn't want to bring anyone.

But thinking about it carefully, it was really unrealistic, so I took out my mobile phone and called the shareholders one by one.

Hoffman, Peter Thiel, Mark Pincus, and other small shareholders who are making soy sauce naturally have no objection, and are willing to send a favor.

Old John was a little more difficult to deal with. After Xia Jingxing said some kind words, the old man thought of friendship and agreed.

It was really hit by Andrew, and the most difficult one was Blayer.

"Daren, you can't do this. YouTube is still developing rapidly. If you don't go back to the United States and invest in Chinese video sites, I really don't know what to say about you.

I've suggested to you before, don't go into VCs, and go public first.

After the company goes public, you can do whatever you want, and no one will restrain you.

But now you put too much energy on Vision Capital, which greatly affects the normal development of Facebook and YouTube, which is undoubtedly very wrong..."

Xia Jingxing listened to the endless complaints on the other end of the phone, and looked at Andrew who was on the side.

Xia Jingxing knew that the benefits were not enough, so Breyer was full of resentment, so he said, "Well, I will discuss with the founder of Tudou.com and ask Axel to invest in the A round of financing."

"It's not... an investment thing."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a while, and after a while, he said quietly: "If you let Axel participate in the angel investment of Tudou, I can make the decision and let the fund issue a disclaimer."

Xia Jingxing knew that this would be the case, and no one who could invest was a fool.

"It will take a while, and now the investment of one million US dollars has been negotiated. The founders are definitely not willing to dilute the equity."

"Then you give Axel an investment share of $500,000, half of our two funds."

Xia Jingxing was naturally unwilling and had a heated argument with Blayer.

"...Mr. Breyer, there is no need to be unhappy because of such trivial matters. Facebook and YouTube are the most important things."

The other party refused to give in, Xia Jingxing simply moved out an important weight and began to put pressure on Breyer.

When Breyer heard this, he was silent for a moment before continuing: "Okay, then it's settled. Axel must be invested in the Series A financing."

"Don't worry, if the founders don't agree, Vision Capital will sell some of the old shares to you."

When Breyer heard this promise, he finally felt a little more balanced.

In his view, China has copied the American Internet model many times, and has achieved success.

The success of YouTube's online video model in China in the future is obvious and hardly needs to be questioned.

But whether the successful company is called Tudou.com is uncertain.

Xia Jingxing asked them to enter the game later, although the rate of return was lower, the risk was relatively lower.

After hanging up on Blayer's phone, Xia Jingxing realized that it was late at night before he knew it.

"Have we talked about it?"

Andrew, who was sitting next to him, looked at Xia Jingxing with a smile.

"Well, it's just a matter of dividing the cake. As long as the knife is good and the cake is cut well, nothing can be discussed."

Andrew nodded and said with a smile, "After listening to you guys chatting, I regret it a little bit. Did I agree too readily?"

"Don't you also want to invest in Tudou Internet Cafe?" Xia Jingxing was stunned for a moment.

Andrew smiled. "Just kidding. But Blayer is right, you should focus on Facebook.

Go back to the United States as soon as possible, and leave the matter here to me. "

Xia Jingxing nodded, "Okay, I'll leave tomorrow."

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