Chapter 2471 Mining talents is more important than making money (1)
Milner didn't know yet that Xiao Qi was plotting against him. He was trying to calm down as much as possible so that he could discuss business with Xiao Qi.
No wonder he was so cautious, Xiao Qi's name was really too big. Milner analyzed all the companies Xiao Qi invested and founded, and only came to the conclusion that this is a super genius who does not belong to this era!
Let’s just talk about the companies we invest in. After all, there are so many good companies and it’s a bit difficult to find those, but it doesn’t mean that no one can do it.
But many of the companies founded by Xiao Qi are not in the same field at all. It is not possible for ordinary people to be so knowledgeable and have the vision of this era. I am afraid that ordinary geniuses can be considered outstanding in one industry.
, but Xiao Qi is outstanding in many industries, so he can only be described as a "natural genius".
Milner considers himself a talent in the investment industry, but compared to Xiao Qi, he is not proud at all, so it is reasonable to be so cautious.
"Qi Shao, thank you for your visit. I took the liberty to come here today because I actually have a business I want to discuss with you." Milner looked at Xiao Qi and said, "I know you have no shortage of investment projects, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
What a great opportunity.”
If you want to impress someone, you have to be exaggerated.
Milner said this because he wanted Xiao Qi to be interested in investing.
Milner has several funds in his hands, and the amounts of each fund are different, but the total amount is 3-5 billion US dollars. This also opens up the convenience for him to invest heavily in companies with valuations of more than 1 billion US dollars.
door, otherwise if you invest millions and tens of millions, people won’t necessarily pay attention to it.
Since Milner has sufficient funds, what allows him to come to Xiao Qi on his own initiative proves that it must be a very big project, forcing him to seek foreign aid.
Of course, this must also include his intention to establish a connection with Xiao Qi in order to have more abundant funds and richer connections in the future.
Investing means making friends and relying on connections. Everyone knows this.
"Tell me about it." Xiao Qi smiled and raised his hand.
"It's K and R." Milner didn't hide it, "Since the financial crisis, the capital chains of these two companies have been very tight, which has seriously affected their development. So if we take advantage of this opportunity to invest
If you go in, you will definitely get rewards beyond imagination! I wonder if you are interested, Mr. Qi Shao?"
Xiao Qi was stunned when he heard this, "K still lacks funds?"
It shouldn’t be!
Tang Mingxiang acquired 40% of K's shares in 2007. He injected 8 billion US dollars into K in one go, which was enough to support K's development for a long time.
Moreover, if K has no money, Tang Mingxiang still holds tens of billions of dollars in cash. Zuckerberg also knows this, and he also knows that Tang Mingxiang will not compete with him for control of K.
So if he ran out of money, he should go to Tang Mingxiang. How could he tell Milner, an outsider?
You know, after this life change, Milner and Zuckerberg had no relationship at all before. He originally invested US$200 million into K at the end of 2008, but now he does not have that opportunity.
According to Zuckerberg's character, how could he reveal to such an outsider that he is short of money, which is not conducive to the company's development?
Milner looked at Xiao Qi's surprise and laughed: "Of course, I understand that Miss Tang Mingxiang is your woman. As K's first shareholder, she should naturally be the first to know the news. But the problem is
Ms. Tang Mingxiang does not participate in any of K’s daily decisions, so she is unaware of this situation.
Zuckerberg is actually a little wary of the 40% shares held by Miss Tang Mingxiang. As K continues to grow and develop, he increasingly wants to dominate the overall situation. Although Miss Tang Mingxiang fully supports him, he
I still want to dilute Miss Tang Mingxiang's shares more and maintain my control."
Xiao Qidao: "I understand, you mean that Zuckerberg secretly contacted you because of this."
Milner shook his head and said: "Of course not. Mr. Qi, you have underestimated Zuckerberg. He has not said a word at all. What's more, even if he is looking for investment, as long as he says a word, countless people
Investors will flock here, so where can I get my turn?"
Xiao Qi laughed again when he heard this, "So what you said were all your own guesses?"
"Yes." Milner said solemnly, "But my guesses are not based on thin air. I came to this conclusion by observing Zuckerberg's movements and K's movements for a period of time. You know, like
As an angel investor like me, I don’t have much financial resources and I’m not an American. What I rely on is my careful observation and judgment. I started paying attention to K and Zuckerberg in 2007, although I didn’t dare.
Even if I say I understand it 100%, there shouldn’t be much error.”
Xiao Qi nodded slightly.
Milner's ability is indeed outstanding and has been verified countless times in his previous life.
In addition, Milner did see through Zuckerberg, and not only got K's shares, but also gained Zuckerberg's friendship.
Zuckerberg even attended his wedding in person, which was a very honorable act.
"Even if your judgment is right, even if Zuckerberg needs funds, but I am Tang Mingxiang's man, and I have obtained K's shares, will Zuckerberg be happy? He is not afraid that I will change hands and give them to Tang Mingxiang
?" Xiao Qi then asked.
"According to my understanding, you shouldn't have much interest in k, otherwise with your financial resources and means, k would have already been in your pocket!" Milner said, "If I get funds from you, then
I will give Zuckerberg a guarantee that our investment will be cashed out within three years after K is listed, so do you think Zuckerberg will agree to our investment?"
Xiao Qi's eyes moved and he smiled.
In his previous life, Milner cashed out directly at the peak of K's stock price after it went public. Not only did he make a lot of profits, but he also avoided losses from falling from the peak.
Therefore, judging from his current words, he has already anticipated the fluctuations after K's listing.
Thinking of this, Xiao Qi asked lightly: "How much money do you need?"
marvelous!
Milner became excited.
When Xiao Qi said this, it proved that he was moved by his own words.
He has been studying Zuckerberg for about two years, but he has been studying Xiao Qi for almost three years. He has noticed Xiao Qi since September 2006, when AB first released the dreampad advertisement.
At that time, he originally wanted to come to China to find Xiao Qi to invest, but he didn't know that Apple directly launched a 337 investigation by American IT. The situation was very unfavorable for Xiao Qi, so he wanted to wait and see.
As a result, by waiting like this, Milner lost the opportunity and the opportunity to board the most valuable investment train in the world. Although Xiao Qi would definitely not sell Dreampad's shares at that time, at least that's what he thought.
As for the subsequent share sales of Dreampad, Re, and Dreamsta, Milner was unable to participate because the valuations were too high and the prices were too expensive, which did not meet his investment objectives.
Even if these share investments turned out to be very profitable businesses in the end, Milner could only lament that he did not have enough strength and financial resources to join.
Financial strength is one aspect, but more importantly, his influence in the world's electronic economy is completely unqualified to buy shares in these three coveted trump products.
Having studied Xiao Qi for so long, he understands Xiao Qi better than many people.
He knew that Xiao Qi's sale of shares in the three major products was not to make money at all, but to integrate the power of those big capitalists and consortiums to protect the development of Fairy Girl Company.
As a Russian, he is naturally at a disadvantage on the international business stage. To put it bluntly, Milner's business status is a little lower than that of Chinese businessmen of the same level.
Who says that Russian polar bears can never get along with Europe and the United States?
Now Milner comes to Xiao Qi. On the one hand, he wants to invest in K on a large scale and does not have enough funds. On the other hand, more importantly, he hopes to join Xiao Qi's line, so that many of his future investments will be
You can speed up the pace without worrying about funds at all.
For people like him who are in charge of billions of dollars in investment, it is a good thing to know more wealthy people and attract more funds.
What's more, Xiao Qi is the richest man in the world who is definitely not short of money. Becoming a friend with Xiao Qi will be more beneficial to him, and it will even far exceed the benefits of money!!
Thoughts flashed by, Milner carefully reported his request: "Now K's valuation has reached 35 billion U.S. dollars. Although the value is a bit high, I think it will be very popular in the future if it exceeds 150 billion U.S. dollars in IPO listings."
It is possible. So we should invest on a large scale and occupy at least 10% of its shares. If you can invest all of it, of course it would be best. I need at least 2 billion US dollars in capital investment." (To be continued)