Chapter 2472 Mining talents is more important than making money (Part 2)
In the previous life, in 2009, the valuation of K was actually not high. Due to the impact of the financial crisis, the valuation had been reduced, which was around US$25 billion. However, even so, when K was listed on May 18, 2012,
The market value of the IPO was set at US$100 billion, setting a new record!
But this life is different. With Tang Mingxiang’s $8 billion injection in advance, it developed very well in 2007 and 2008.
As of May 2009, that is, last month, the number of registered users of K exceeded 500 million. In May, the number of unique IP visits in the United States reached 152 million, and the number of page views reached 76.6 billion, second only to Google.
The number of unique IP visits in the United States is 166 million, and the number of unique IP visits in the United States is 158 million.
There are 270 million unique access IPs in the world, 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 is rising. Even a cautious person like Milner believes that its IPO market value will reach 150 billion US dollars.
150 billion US dollars far exceeds the 100 billion US dollars in the previous life. It is definitely not a delusion to raise 10 billion US dollars by then and become the first IPO to raise funds for a technology company in history.
After the lock-up period, although it may not reach 300 billion U.S. dollars, there is no problem at all if the market value of K is 200 billion U.S. dollars.
After all, as long as a social networking site like k, which 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 U.S. dollars, and a profit of around 200 billion U.S. dollars, a profit of almost 500%, is extremely happy for any investor. It is also something to be proud of.
Therefore, Milner believed that Xiao Qi would feel very good about it and would agree to invest.
After all, no one in this world likes to fight against making money.
And as long as Xiao Qin can become friends with Milner through this transaction, it will be a huge profit.
However, Xiao Qi's answer was beyond Milner's expectations, "Mr. Milner, is DST short of money?"
"Well……"
Milner was stunned, "Young Master Qi, what you mean is..."
"I mean, like the steel tycoon in your country, I can give you a sum of money to use your talents." Xiao Qi said lightly, "I don't know how much commission they will give you.
I invest 10 billion US dollars in your dst, and you set up a fund specifically to operate it. You get 30% of the profits, and you don’t have to contribute any money if you lose. The funds can be increased at any time, and I will give you as much as you want."
Milner's eyes were as big as bull's eyes and his breathing became rapid.
He didn't even know how to describe his mood.
It felt a bit like being in a dream, and a bit like being hit by a huge cake falling from the sky. I was full of excitement and disbelief.
Investing 10 billion US dollars in DST, you don't have to bear any responsibility for losses, and you can directly get 30% of the profits?
Isn't it?
I just want to cooperate with Xiao Qi on a business, and then I plan to slowly establish a cooperative relationship with Xiao Qi. After a year and a half, I will ask Xiao Qi to invest more.
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 smart people in the world!
But why was he so hasty and directly handed over 10 billion US dollars to himself, a person he had just met for the first time?
Seeing Milner's doubts after being excited, Xiao Qi smiled and said: "I believe Mr. Milner that you have already paid attention to me. Similarly, as one of the world's top angel investors, I have also known about you for a long time and have passed countless
After conducting an investigation, 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 know my investment trajectory?" Milner said subconsciously.
"You invested in vk, Russia's largest social network company, right? 40% of Russia's Internet technology companies are related to you, right? Most of your collaborators and subordinates are from Goldman Sachs, and some are from Morgan Stanley and Green Pine
Capital, right?" Xiao Qidao: "You have invested in 6 companies in the United States in the past two years, right? And now your goal is not only K, but also R, Swedish spotness, and lending.
Lu b, right?"
Milner was shocked at first.
But after hearing it, he no longer felt shocked because he was numb.
I dare not say that Xiao Qi has mastered all of his investment trajectories, but at least 80% of his investments are well understood by Xiao Qi.
The most important thing is that Xiao Qi actually 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 and is ready to actively negotiate and directly acquire a lot of shares.
ah!
But now he is just making a calculation. Even the people in the company don't know his tendency. How did Xiao Qi figure it out?
If he only analyzed the information he received and came to these conclusions, wouldn't it be too scary!?
"Well, you don't have to be afraid. I'm not a god who knows everything." Xiao Qi said with a smile, "The reason why I can guess that you want to invest in these companies is because I also like them. So.
After seeing these companies in your intelligence collection data, I felt that we should have a common vision, so I named the companies I selected."
"I see."
Milner breathed a sigh of relief.
If he was so smart that no one could match him, who would dare to deal with Xiao Qi?
"The 10 billion U.S. dollars is just a preliminary investment. If you have any needs in the future, I can provide funds." Xiao Qi said: "I only have one request, and that is to do it according to your heart and don't worry about anything.
Whether it is profitable or not, no matter how disapproving others are of them, as long as you think it is worth it, then do it!”
"It doesn't matter if I'm wrong?" Milner asked rhetorically.
"I am a person who allows partners to make mistakes, because only after failure can we grow." Xiao Qidao, "What's more, billions and tens of billions of dollars are not big numbers to me. Talent is far more important than money.
Important. I can have more patience and look forward to you bringing me huge profits in the next twenty or thirty years."
Milner has always believed that some people are born with the temperament of a leader, and this courage can help them succeed.
Therefore, he often contacts the entrepreneurs he wants to invest in, eating, chatting, going out for exercise, etc., just to see their daily performance and judge how likely they are to succeed.
But he had never seen someone like Xiao Qi, who could have such trust in someone he had 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 and believe in his own vision and ability. This is a great compliment!
"good!"
Milner is also a straightforward person.
After thinking clearly, he immediately nodded, "I will make a contract when I go back. Dst will accept 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
We will try our best not to disappoint you!”
"Then let's start the first step of cooperation negotiations." Xiao Qi smiled and said: "K, just follow your method. The same applies to future investments, as long as I don't ask you to help with the acquisition.
Company, you can buy and sell shares at any time according to your own wishes."
"Thank you." Milner said with a smile. The greater the 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 will not get involved, you make your own decision." Xiao Qidao: "But besides that, I heard that you are in the electronic technology industry in the United States.
I have a lot of connections, I wonder if I can come up with some ideas and ask you to help find someone to make them a reality?"
Milner's eyes narrowed, and the next moment he said: "Don't you have Hoffman, the 'King of Silicon Valley Connections'? And you are very happy to cooperate, why are you still looking for me?"
"It's very simple, because putting all your hopes on one person is a huge burden on him and will also be difficult for my investment plan." Xiao Qidao, "I hope you can compete and see.
Whoever finds the best people will create the most powerful company."
"I'm afraid this is difficult, right?" Milner shook his head repeatedly, "Airbnb, Uber,... any of these companies are worth tens of billions of dollars, how can I do better than him?"
"Are you not confident in yourself?" Xiao Qi asked.
"It's not that I don't have confidence, it's just that I have lost the upper hand in the competition!" Milner smiled, "But don't worry, I will try my best to do the best on the project you entrust me with. If I can't do it, I will
I won’t force it.”
Xiao Qi nodded in agreement and said, "It's best to think this way, but this matter is not urgent. Let's wait until you finish the few projects in hand!"
"I see."
Milner didn't ask any more questions and agreed.
He is a very self-aware person who can see himself clearly and knows his own limits. This is a good character for angel investors and can help them achieve greater achievements.
In his previous life, Milner's investment performance was so good. In addition to his ability, it also had a lot to do with his character! (To be continued)