Chapter 166 Valuation of US$5 billion
The current situation is that there is a high probability that Chinese officials will support it.
If Chinese officials agree, the Los Angeles government will basically have no problem as long as the money is in place.
Since both China and the United States are willing to do it, what reason does Athens have to oppose it? It doesn’t even need to set up a competition site in Athens, it just needs to come out and express support.
The starting site and intermediate sites of the competition have been completed, and the remaining sites to make up the numbers are not a problem.
Everyone in the conference room became more and more interested, and the atmosphere of the discussion became more lively.
Qin Shaoyan struck while the iron was hot and said, "Then we will speed up the public relations work of the administrative agencies of the three countries. We will be responsible for China. We will issue a more official statement in the near future to express our welcome and support for the marathon. "
"As for Los Angeles and Greece, we have to leave it to the venture capitalists."
Taylor said easily: "There is no problem with the Los Angeles city government. I know the mayor well. "
The vice president of Goldman Sachs also said indifferently: "You don't even need to ask the Los Angeles City Government about this matter, we can do it directly in Silicon Valley."
Microsoft's vice president coughed, "It would be better to have official endorsement. We can even lobby the governor of California."
Qin Shaoyan also smiled, "The governor's entry into politics is really a big loss for Hollywood. I I think he will be willing to support sports."
Everyone present burst into laughter again. This newly elected governor is the famous action movie star that everyone is familiar with.
The vice president of Goldman Sachs interjected. "Let's go test out New York's intentions. It would be better if they also participate."
"Thank you, Bruce." Qin Shaoyan nodded to the vice president of Goldman Sachs, "Gentlemen, I think we It is best to start with Athens. Facebook took the lead in launching promotional ideas on social media. Athens’ public relations team asked the Athens city government to issue an official statement first, and then China and the United States responded respectively. ”
Taylor was a little confused, "What is the purpose of doing this?"
"A sense of ritual." Qin Shaoyan said solemnly, "The sense of ritual is very important, and the official statement itself can bring a wave of news hot spots, which can be amplified The role of media promotion."
Taylor is in charge, "Let Facebook's public relations team do it."
Qin Shaoyan showed a familiar smile again, "Taylor, there is something else. A very important thing."
Taylor also smiled, "I have a hunch that it must be good news."
"It is indeed good news." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "After this global promotion event, Facebook will start a second round of financing."
"Second round of financing?" Taylor was a little surprised.
The vice presidents of Goldman Sachs and Microsoft Ventures next to them also looked serious, and they looked at Qin Shaoyan together.
“Yes, the second round of financing.” Qin Shaoyan stretched out his palm, “Facebook is valued at five billion US dollars.”
Taylor frowned, “Five billion? ”
The vice president of Goldman Sachs also asked, "Why five billion?"
"The five billion valuation is already very conservative." Qin Shaoyan said lightly, "This is what Facebook should do after it starts internationalization. Yes, from now on, Facebook will no longer be a social networking site in the United States, but a social networking site on the world’s Internet.”
“The money from Series B financing will start the second round of promotions and the first round. The promotional website is different. Our new plan is to strengthen cooperation with schools, let students actively register and promote the school, a two-pronged approach.”
“And after the B round of financing, Facebook will officially start business. "After the commercialization model, Facebook's valuation will definitely exceed 10 billion US dollars, and the C round will continue to expand Facebook's scale."
Taylor and others' eyes lit up and they said excitedly: "We are about to start commercial operations so soon. Isn't it too hasty?"
"No." Qin Shaoyan said confidently, "Facebook is here The United States has gained a dominant position, and verification of the commercial model is an inevitable result. "Of course, we will conduct experimental verification in some cities and observe the effects before spreading it to other places."
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Tyler said with a smile, "In this case, we can actually start financing now."
"How about it, John?"
"This is an inconvenient time." Qin Shaoyan declined politely, "I will devote my limited energy to this event now."
Taylor was a little regretful that it was only three days since the last financing. Months, it is difficult to raise funds in such a short period of time.
And the publicity plan proposed by Qin Shaoyan is really great, and he cannot be forced to raise funds at this critical juncture.
Taylor glanced at Microsoft Goldman Sachs and changed the topic, "John, how are you doing recently?"
Qin Shaoyan was a little surprised as to why he asked this, and replied smoothly: " Not bad.”
"I see that you are looking a lot haggard. You should pay attention to rest." Taylor said with a concerned expression, "How much is your salary on the campus network?"
"Ten thousand RMB." Qin Shaoyan gestured. After a moment, "About US$1,200 to US$1,300."
"Walter?!" Taylor showed an exaggerated expression of surprise, "Only US$1,200? Too little, too little Sorry, John, you are so harsh on yourself.”
“I heard that the campus network is developing well and has mature e-commerce. Why is your salary so low?”
Xiong Xiaoge and Zheng Nan next to them couldn't sit still, Taylor TM, who are you making this weird allusion to?
Besides, we don't restrict Qin Shaoyan from giving himself a high salary.
Well, when it comes to salary, Xiong Xiaoge looked at Taylor with some suspicion, and then at Qin Shaoyan.
Taylor looked very distressed, "You haven't even received a salary at Facebook yet, this is not okay."
Qin Shaoyan said very modestly, "I'm not usually here Working at Facebook, isn’t it appropriate to get Facebook’s salary?”
“Well, as a major shareholder of the company and a strategic consultant, it’s very reasonable for you to get an annual salary of one million U.S. dollars.” Taylor looked at the other two. A vice president said, "A few of our venture capital investors are here, let's settle this matter today."
You must be useless, I am the majority shareholder, and there are George, Fred, and Fat G too.
Qin Shaoyan immediately became alert, why did Taylor come here suddenly.
Taylor continued: "In the next round of financing, we allow you to cash out some of your stocks and improve your life."
Fuck, you are waiting for me here.
Taylor was using stock cash-out bait to attract Qin Shaoyan to take the initiative to start Series B financing, and at the same time dilute his equity.
If it had been anyone else, he might have agreed.
But Qin Shaoyan will not be fooled easily. He has two stand-alone games to earn from, and he is not short of money.
"Improve your life." Qin Shaoyan pretended to think hard, his expression seemed to be struggling, "I'll think about it again."
Taylor smiled slightly and did not continue. .
At this time, Xiong Xiaoge and Zheng Nan looked ugly.
Who among you is harmonious at this point?
Improve life, right?
Does this imply that Campus Network will also cash out its next round of financing?
(End of this chapter)