Chapter 007 Get Facebook
Zuckerberg's team could no longer say his refusal, and freely chose to suppress the young people. The only remaining slightest bit of reason made Zuckerberg struggle and said, "Can we discuss it for a moment for our team?"
It was very difficult to say this, and even people in the team were complaining. They accepted investment from local tyrants and their controlling rights were still on their side. Where can I find such good things in the world?
Some people were worried about whether this sentence would make the rich unhappy after it was said, but they didn't expect that he still looked calm, as if he was just talking about what dishes to eat at noon.
Sheikh said very considerately: "Of course. I will stay here for a week. You can discuss it slowly and come up with conditions that both of us feel happy."
Zuckerberg breathed a sigh of relief. He neither wanted to make a decision in such a hasty way, nor did he want to offend this big financial backer. The situation is the most appropriate.
He was still in a daze, and he had a sudden inspiration: "Thank you for your understanding. No matter what, we are all friends."
"Friends! I also hope you can develop the perfect product I imagined!" Sheikh gave him a warm hug and patted his back.
After saying goodbye to them one by one, Sheikh left surrounded by bodyguards.
Zuckerberg and his friends watched the rich disappear until the tycoon disappeared, and then the team immediately had a lively discussion on the financing issue.
To be sure, they are all willing to accept investment.
Sheikh's tyrannical style shocked these people. The conditions he offered were currently, or no second one in the world, and even half of them were not at their level.
Accel-Partners has contacted them, but the overall valuation of the company is only over 100 million yuan, and the investment amount is only tens of millions. The two are now compared with the highest level.
But the question is, how much money should be needed?
Another question is, is it all used in the development of the company?
After all, most people have just graduated from school and are not weak in their pursuit of money. Who wouldn’t want to have luxury cars like Sheikh just now, and have the opportunity to bring a beautiful girl and go out to nightclubs willfully?
Moscowwitz, one of the founders, suggested: "Let's just play a big game, right? It costs $150 million, and the controlling rights are left to us, and the funds are allocated according to proportion, most of them are left to the company, and a small amount is used for dividends."
He also said: "I know you have thought about accepting financing a little bit, but isn't that just as the prince said? ABCD round after round, we are not the opponents of capital at all. Why not directly block the funding gap and concentrate on our careers?"
Zuckerberg had a last bit of doubt: "Are we sure there will be no gaps in future development?"
Moscowwitz was quite brave: "With US$150 million in hand, it will definitely support us to grow bigger and even go public. Do you still have to worry about lack of money at that time?"
"A few steps back, even if there are, there will not be too many. What's more important is that no one has ever been willing to offer us such preferential conditions, and he is willing to delegate power to us."
Zuckerberg finally agreed: "How much proportion should we take?"
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This question was not answered until the night.
But what is certain is that they are discussing internally, and Sheikh never mentioned this matter. The fish has already taken the bait. As for how heavy it is, it should be regarded as a surprise when harvesting.
Having mastered the future, he knew that all the seemingly risky investments at present would be worth it in the future. No matter how bad he was, he could provide future experience in the future development of the Facebook team, without worrying about going wrong.
Now he is visiting San Francisco. It is the first time he has come to the United States in his past and present. He has learned a lot on the Internet before, and after personally setting foot on this land, it is full of freshness everywhere.
Changed the imposing lineup during the day, traveling late was reduced to two cars, the prince's tyrants, two royal bodyguards, four local bodyguards and guides accompanied him to "low-key" on the streets.
Of course, this kind of low-key is just a cover-up. Sheikh stepped into the door of a restaurant on a whim, and Amir subconsciously took out a stack of banknotes and wanted to clear the scene.
"Slow down!"
Xie He called out this spoiler in time. Although he wanted to be so generous in his heart, he had not yet made up his horoscope. Now he was eager to burn money and he always had a little bit of importance.
Amir instantly understood the master's mentality and changed his words to the manager who came over and said, "We need a few seats next to each other."
The manager was about to speak because there were many customers now, but he had already had a handful of US dollars in his hand. He swallowed the words when he was at the mouth and showed a bright smile in front of God: "I will make arrangements for you immediately."
Amir turned around and thought he had made a low-key request, so he gave way: "Sir!"
Xie He smiled and was too lazy to talk about this guy. This habit was definitely developed by the original owner, but occasionally he enjoyed this kind of treatment.
Sitting down by the window, the bodyguards in black sat down at the adjacent table, holding the waitress in front of the menu, and just now secretly squeezed her gully and tried to get a little more tip tonight...
The appearance of sentient beings gives Sheikh the feeling that she is always rich. Just after ordering a few dishes, the phone in her pocket rang, and Sheikh took out the Vertu phone that corresponds to his own style.
"Hello?"
"Hi, Rashid!"
It was Mark Zuckerberg called, and his tone was suppressed by his excitement on the phone, but he still talked to Sheikh clearly and nodded frequently when he heard it.
Judging from the smile on Sheikh's face, there is no doubt that the business has been negotiated.
In order to show his sincerity, Zuckerberg also offered a 35% stake, a price of 150 million US dollars, and agreed to Sheikh's priority equity in the future.
Priority to equity is the most critical.
If Facebook wants to continue financing in the future, under the same conditions, Sheikh will have the right of first refusal, which can ensure that the shares will be difficult to escape from his palm.
Other specific cooperation matters require formal interviews, but after putting down the phone, the big stone in Sheikh's heart also came to an end, and the biggest task of this trip was declared successful.
Taking over a huge 35% stake in one go, the $150 million future return will exceed $130 billion, and it also establishes his identity as the largest shareholder.
You should know that before Sheikh's rebirth, Zuckerberg's shareholding ratio was less than 20%. By comparison, you can tell what an amazing wealth this is.
Invisibly, Sheikh was firmly in the throne of the richest man in the world ten years later.
What's more, if Facebook has capital needs in the future, it can continue to increase its capital and hold shares, allowing wealth to accumulate continuously, and the 35% ratio may be even higher.
Sheikh also thought about absolute holding, but it was too late. If he did this in 2004, he would be very likely to be able to fool him successfully. Now he is really a few steps later. Zuckerberg is not the only choice.
Chapter completed!