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Chapter 401 Let me introduce you to VC
Zou Hongwei's embarrassed smile was a bit fake in Gao Yang's eyes, but this one is very shrewd.

Gao Yang responded with a smile: "President Zou is too modest, in the Internet circle, you are a veteran, much more senior than us.

In 98, you founded 3271, sold it to Yahu for US$2003 million in 1.2, and served as the president of Yahu Huaxia for more than a year.

If you really want to take over the majority stake in 51 Guardians, there must be a way to raise funds. As for how to control this project, you can use voting rights to solve it. Our investors have no problem and will definitely support it.

In addition, Mr. Zou can also consider introducing VC to solve the funding problem. I can even introduce you to a VC agency. This VC is definitely interested in cooperating with you. "

Zou Hongwei asked curiously, "I wonder which VC Mr. Gao can introduce?"

Gao Yang said: "The main founder of today's venture capital registered in Hong Kong Island is Xu Xin. Mr. Zou should know that Mr. Xu just invested 2000 million US dollars in Jingdong Mall, right?"

Zou Hongwei suddenly understood: "Yes, I read the news, it seems that Mr. Gao is very familiar with this Mr. Xu?"

Gao Yang said: "Yes, Mr. Xu and my wife are old acquaintances."

Zou Hongwei asked again: "Mr. Gao, if Venture Capital is willing to cooperate today, how much money is Mr. Xu likely to invest?"

Gao Yang thought about it: "I estimate that 3000 million US dollars should be no problem. 51 Guardian's estimate of 2 million US dollars, she should agree. Zou Zou, if we can find one or two more VC institutions to cooperate with, Qihu Technology will take over." With a majority stake in 51 Guardians, there shouldn’t be a funding problem, right?”

Zou Hongwei thought about it: "Mr. Gao's suggestion is indeed feasible. If Qihu Technology takes over 51 Guardians, then our two companies can be regarded as a cooperative relationship. Can other platforms of 51 Group help continue to promote 51 in the future? Guardian, including other products of Qihu Technology?"

Gao Yang said: "The promotional cooperation is completely fine, we can sign relevant cooperation agreements.

In addition, my wife founded a public relations and advertising agency called Yuanda Public Relations and Advertising Company, which already has considerable influence in the industry.

In the future, Qihu Technology can cooperate with Yuanda Company in terms of public relations and advertising agencies. "

Zou Hongwei nodded and smiled: "Mr. Gao, I have a question. With the current value and development potential of 51 Guardians, if Mr. Gao spread his words in the Internet circle, there must be some big companies and big capital willing to follow. Why did 51 Group choose to follow the horse? Tiger technology cooperation?"

Gao Yang smiled and said: "Mr. Zou, let me tell you the truth, Baidu and Yiwang are actually willing to take over 51 Guards, but I don't want to transfer it to them.

Because in Baidu and Yiwang, a traffic portal like 51Guard cannot make these two companies tilt their resources, and this is not their main strategic direction.

Qihu technology is completely different. Zou is always a master in this field, otherwise it would not be possible to make 3271 back then.

More importantly, the 51 guards in Qihu Technology can be matched with 369 Security Browser to become the key business and strategic focus of Qihu Technology.

51 Guards is like a child we have raised, to find a home for it, our idea is naturally to find a partner who can fully cultivate and grow up..."

Hearing Gao Yang's explanation, Zou Hongwei completely believed that the 51 Group did not intend to play tricks.

Finally, Zou Hongwei asked again: "Mr. Gao, is it really possible to invest 3000 million US dollars in today's venture capital that you just mentioned?"

Gao Yang smiled heartily: "Mr. Zou doesn't have to doubt it. I can contact Mr. Xu right now."

After finishing speaking, Gao Yang took out his mobile phone and dialed Xu Xin's number: "Sister Xin, I'm Gao Yang..."

On the other side of the phone, Xu Xin smiled and said, "Gao Yang, why did you remember to call Sister Xin, is there anything wrong?"

Gao Yang smiled and said, "It's something, it's a good thing. 51 Guards is going to introduce VC. Is Miss Xin interested?"

Xu Xin was pleasantly surprised and said, "Of course I'm interested. You finally got the hang of it and are willing to accept VC?"

Gao Yang said: "Sister Xin, I can't explain this matter in a few words, do you have time to come to the capital?"

Xu Xin said, "I'll book the ticket now, come over tomorrow..."

Gao Yang hung up the phone and looked at Zou Hongwei with a smile: "Mr. Zou, Mr. Xu will come to the capital tomorrow. When the time comes, let's talk together?"

Zou Hongwei was busy: "Okay, Mr. Gao."

Speaking of this, Gao Yang knew that Zou Hongwei was really tempted.

51 Group is willing to transfer the majority stake in 51 Guardians, which is like a pie in the sky for Qihu Technology.

Although Qihu Technology is already developing free anti-virus software, but with 51 guards in front, giving Qihu two years, it may not be able to reach the scale of its anti-virus software to 5000 million users.

However, the 51 Guardians will continue to promote with all their strength, but it is possible to add 5000 million new users a year, and the number of users will exceed [-] million by then.

Coupled with the fact that 369 Secure Browser has the potential to become a hit, such a traffic product portfolio and business model are easy to find.

Tonight's dinner ended happily after 8 o'clock.

Gao Yang and Zou Hongwei exchanged private contact numbers, and made an appointment to continue talking when Xu Xin arrived tomorrow.

After the two parties bid farewell, Liu Xu suddenly slapped his forehead: "Mr. Gao, I almost forgot my memory. My friend told me before that Zou Hongwei is also working as a VC. After he left Yahu, as a partner Joining IDG, there should be no shortage of funds to take over 51 Guardians."

Gao Yang asked curiously, "Boss Zou still has such a background?"

Liu Xudao: "President Gao, wait a moment, I'll make a call and ask..."

The friend who helped Liu Xu invite Zou Hongwei was not in the capital today, so he was unable to attend tonight's dinner.

Soon, Liu Xu hung up the phone: "That's right, Mr. Gao, Zou Hongwei is indeed a partner of IDG."

After thinking about it, Gao Yang said with a smile, "Perhaps, Boss Zou hopes to cooperate with another VC firm to share some investment risks. After all, it will cost 51 million U.S. dollars to take over 1.2 Guardians."

Both Liu Xu and Fang Jian agreed with Gao Yang's opinion.

Gao Yang didn't expect that Zou Hongwei was actually a partner of IDG. In his memory, the main thing was the 3Q war. He was also a user of Qihu 369 in his previous life, but he didn't know much about Zou Hongwei's related experience.

Zou Hongwei and Chang Dong sat in the car, and Chang Dong sighed, "It's really incredible that the 51 Group is willing to transfer 51 Guards."

Zou Hongwei said: "It's unbelievable, but this President Gao is a strange person in the circle, so he can't be treated with common sense.

The 51 Group got up too fast. I heard that Mr. Gao has a deep background. Liu Xu’s Weidian software can make a comeback so quickly, which has a lot to do with Mr. Gao. That’s why a top expert like Liu Xu chooses to join the 51 Group .

Mr. Gao has a profound background, and it makes sense that 51 Group is unwilling to take the VIE route and go public on the US stock market..."

Chang Dong said again: "Mr. Zou, if the venture capital introduced by Mr. Gao can invest 3000 million US dollars today, then there will be no financial pressure for us to take over 51 Guardians, right?"

Zou Hongwei said: "Yes, with the 3000 million, I would like to talk to Mr. Gao to see if I can take over 65% or even 70% of the shares..."

(End of this chapter)