Wind Rises 2005

Chapter 595

Seeing the investment tycoons being teased, Ivan Williams felt extremely proud.

Financing ability is the core competitiveness for founders, no one else.

As for other abilities, they are secondary. After all, as long as you have money, you can recruit various talents to help you manage the company, and you don't have to look at the faces of investors.

It feels so good to have money.

At this moment, Comrade Big Ivan was secretly glad that his partner Jack Dorsey could find Ma Liang as an angel investor.

Every time I think about it, I feel like Jack is really lucky.

Because little Marlon is really a perfect investor. He can not only help the company grow, but also handle subsequent financing matters. It is like a nanny-style service.

Searching the venture capital circles around the world, I can't find a single such case. Such reliable investors are the entrepreneurs' relatives.

Compared with little Marlon, selfish guys like Marc Anderson and Gene Sabet are not at the same level at all.

Ivan Williams thought so in his heart, and found Ma Liang more and more cute.

Facing the inquiries from the investment tycoons present, Comrade Da Ivan replied proudly: "That's right.

Google also agreed to the valuation offer.

But this is also thanks to our Ms. Jennifer, who single-handedly facilitated the negotiations. "

As he spoke, Ivan Williams gestured towards Jennifer, so the investors present turned their attention to her again.

"Haha, why are everyone looking at me? I'm just following the BOSS's orders.

However, I need to clarify that the valuation of US$100 billion is only the price reported to Apple and Google.

I believe I don’t need to explain too much about the significance of these two companies investing in Twitter!

But with the exception of Google and Apple, Twitter’s Series B financing will no longer be conducted at this valuation.

After much research by BOSS and I, a valuation of US$150 billion is barely appropriate.

If the mobile Internet and smartphones had not become popular, this valuation would have at least doubled again. "

Jennifer responded playfully. Her words seemed casual, but in an instant, all the big guys were shocked again.

And among the people who were stunned this time, the Big Four of Twitter were also included.

"What, $150 billion?"

"Crazy, crazy, all crazy!"

"No, why should Apple and Google be quoted a valuation of US$100 billion, while other investment institutions should be quoted a valuation of US$150 billion?

It's not fair..."

"Joke! When has this world ever been fair?"

Jennifer did not give in at all, her beautiful eyes were wide open, and she even asked everyone in a condescending and contemptuous tone.

At this moment, her aura was in full swing, as if she was possessed by the Queen of Venture Capital on Wall Street.

After working hard at Gale Capital for so long, she is now relatively well-known. Jennifer naturally has this confidence.

For a moment, the entire conference room became silent. Even the four giants of Twitter were confused and looked at Jennifer and Ma Liang, with a hint of dissatisfaction and questioning evident on their faces.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became extremely tense, and even Sister Jiang University became worried.

"Are you all right?"

Jiang Yinqiu secretly tugged at the hem of Ma Liang's T-shirt. Her palms were so nervous that they were sweating. She quickly asked in a low voice.

Ma Liang turned around and gave her a calm smile: "Don't worry, it's nothing serious!"

"Marlon, what exactly is going on? Did something unexpected happen? Why didn't you tell us before?"

While the two were whispering, Jack Dorsey, sitting opposite, spoke.

As the CEO of Twitter, he also felt a little dissatisfied with Ma Liang at this time. After all, such a big matter must be discussed by everyone.

No matter how great you [Dale Capital] are, no matter how many shares you hold in Twitter, it will never be more than the sum of everyone present.

Even if it was crucial to the rise of Twitter, raising financing valuations cannot be arbitrary.

Although Ma Liang had given him a lot of support before, especially supporting his position as CEO, Jack Dorsey still couldn't help but feel a little emotional at this time.

After all, he is also the CEO of Twitter. Shouldn’t he have the right to know about such a big matter? Ma Liang naturally heard Jack Dorsey's question and could hear the dissatisfaction in the other person's words, but he didn't take it too seriously.

After all, Twitter’s life-changing plan has been 90% successful so far.

I can’t blame the Big Four of Twitter and the investors here for being inflated. They have completely lost the respect they deserve for him, the man who single-handedly helped Twitter rise.

However, Ma Liang was not angry, and felt very proud. The fact that Twitter's life-changing plan could be successfully realized was enough for him to be proud and proud.

He patted the back of his senior sister's hand, turned his head and responded to her:

"Jack, now I regret supporting you as CEO!"

“Marlon, what everyone is talking about now is financing valuation, why are they suddenly talking about me?

Besides, you suddenly said this, why did you say this? "

Jack Dorsey was even more dissatisfied when he heard this, and even his tone was a little less polite.

Ma Liang shook his head, pretending to be disappointed and replied: "Haha, do you still have the nerve to say it?

They don't know. As the CEO, you should know better.

You should know best what Twitter is like today and what its growth rate is.

It is no exaggeration to say that one day makes a thousand miles.

In my opinion, Twitter's valuation should increase by at least US$100 million for every subsequent week, otherwise it will be sorry for its incredible development speed at this time.

Besides, Twitter’s business model has been proven to be feasible, and the capital market has basically recognized this.

Although everyone here is shouting non-stop, everyone knows better than anyone else what the meaning behind it is once the website achieves profitability.

Not to mention a valuation of US$150 billion, I can even shout a valuation of US$200 billion.

If it weren't for helping Twitter establish a win as soon as possible, I would even want to postpone the Series B financing for a few months. "

Ma Liang's words were not hypocritical at all, that's what he really thought.

If Twitter's situation hadn't forced it to this point, financing could have waited a few more months.

Even if a valuation of US$200 billion is reported by then, no one will question it.

After all, as the fate-changing plan is gradually improved and gradually approaches 100%, Twitter will only become more and more popular in the capital market.

"I know the data, but the valuation isn't that exaggerated, right?" Jack Dorsey was scolded by Ma Liang, and he wilted on the spot.

As CEO, he is very clear about Twitter’s operating data.

Especially those top products, they are even more outrageous. It can be said that Twitter's ability to achieve a comeback in a short period of time is all due to the dividends brought by these top products.

So when Ma Liang said something, Jack Dorsey instantly lost his temper and could only reply angrily.

Ma Liang replied disapprovingly: "Nonsense, how can I not know this?

But if everyone can really do what I say, let alone a valuation of 200 billion US dollars, it will be a valuation of 300 billion US dollars, or even 500 billion US dollars, that will not be a problem. "

As soon as he said this, everyone in the conference room became excited again.

After all, as an investor and shareholder of Twitter, a skyrocketing valuation is always beneficial to everyone.

"300 billion? Are you dreaming?"

"$500? This joke is not funny at all."

"What method?" Big Ivan was the most anxious now, "Marlon, say it quickly. Say it quickly."

Seeing that the foreshadowing was almost done, Ma Liang smiled at each other and then revealed the answer.

"If you can agree and let Twitter fully acquire Zynga, is the $500 billion valuation still a problem?"

At this point, there is no need to explain too much.

Who is a smart person here? As long as the word "merger" is spoken, no one will not understand the meaning of this operation.

Twitter’s life-changing plan has been laid out for so long, and it’s finally time to throw out the last link.

But for the four giants of Twitter, this moment is like a glimpse of the past! ——

PS: I had insomnia again and stayed up late to code today’s update. Brothers, please support me!

(End of this chapter)