my return 2002

Chapter 65 Series A Funding.

After the public beta of Miracle MU, it is necessary to consider the issue of official launch. Like the public beta, a server of 2 people will definitely not be able to meet the strong needs of players, so it is imminent to increase the server capacity.

There is only one way to increase the server capacity, and that is to spend money to buy servers. For such a large-scale server purchase, the method of renting instead of buying is definitely not applicable, and in order to reduce costs in the future and get the best price, buying is definitely cheaper than buying servers. The rent must be cost-effective, but the problem is that Ninetowns cannot afford so much money, so the only way left is financing.

Fortunately, the public beta of Miracle MU received a very good response. Many financial institutions are eyeing this piece of fat. Zhu Jun has been very busy recently. He either meets investors or participates in various drinking parties every day.

As the angel investment institution of Ninetowns, Fuhua Finance has made a profit from this investment in Ninetowns so far, and it has made a lot of money. It is conservatively estimated that the market value of Ninetowns has increased by at least five times.

Jiang Yan was in a good mood. Last night, a stubborn old man called to congratulate her. Several vice presidents in the company praised her when they saw her. This made her even more convinced that it was very wise to choose to work in the venture capital industry.

Of course, Jiang Yan did not forget Shen Lang's contribution, and she exaggerated Shen Lang in the report to the company, although she felt that she was just stating the facts.

However, what worries Jiang Yan is that the company only gave Shen Lang a notification reward, without any substantive rewards, and there was no promotion or salary increase. According to the company, the Ninetowns project has just started, and it has not yet arrived. When it comes to rewarding meritorious deeds.

Regarding this, Jiang Yan really wanted to slap the table and yell at these officials and masters: Those who are waving stocks outside to poach my mother, are your brains made of paste? What is most important in the 21st century - talent!
Shen Lang was not surprised by this, but advised Jiang Yan to calm down.

Jiang Yan looked at Shen Lang worriedly while feeling guilty, thinking: Could it be that my dog ​​has someone outside?Bah, this kid doesn't want to change jobs, does he?

"Director Jiang, Ninetowns is going to conduct A round of financing soon, does the company have any plans to increase investment?" Shen Lang asked.

"Ah, what?" Jiang Yan didn't react for a while.

"Oh, yes, the company has already raised an additional 500 million, and we will try our best to get the qualifications to follow up in the A round of Ninetowns."

Shen Lang nodded. After the A round of financing, Ninetowns shares will be recalculated, and the shares of all shareholders will be diluted. If you want to keep your own shares, you must be qualified for the A round of follow-up investment.

Jiang Yan couldn't help but feel a little worried. It was a coincidence that they got a part of the shares while The[-] hadn't tested internally. The next A-round investment will compete with other venture capital institutions, including some with strong capital. Overseas venture capital institutions, such as IDG, Morningside Capital, and Sequoia Capital have all become interested in Ninetowns, and they have also been in frequent contact with Zhu Jun recently.

Shen Lang naturally wants to ride this wave of rides. As long as he keeps his current shares, according to Miracle MU's ability to absorb money, Ninetowns will not need financing much. In 2004, Ninetowns will go public in the United States. In 2005, World of Warcraft With the fire in the mainland, the shares in Shen Lang's hands have already passed the lock-up period, and it will not be a problem to change hands by hundreds of times.

"Do you have any plans?" Jiang Yan looked at Shen Lang and asked suspiciously.

Shen Lang thought for a while, at least so far he and Fuhua Finance have the same goals, so he said frankly: "The company's 500 million is definitely not enough to impress Zhu Jun, why don't we cooperate."

"You want to follow suit?" Jiang Yan looked at Shen Lang with complicated eyes. Although this guy has repeatedly stated that he is leading others to hold shares, in fact, who knows if there is such a so-called nominee holding agreement, and judging from Shen Lang's performance Come on, there is a high probability that this money is his own, but this guy's family situation is obviously very ordinary, how can he have so much money?

Shen Lang nodded and added: "Qian is hard to impress Zhu Jun now, so we need to prepare a secret weapon."

"What secret weapon?" Jiang Yan frowned slightly.

Just the day before the Ninetowns A round of financing, Zhu Jun received a call.

"Manager Shen, have you figured it out?" Zhu Jun said vigorously.

Shen Lang smiled: "President Zhu, do you have time for a meal?"

"Of course, but I'm here to invite you, it's your induction banquet." Zhu Jun hung up the phone and shook his fist fiercely. This time he deliberately excluded Fuhua Finance from the A round of financing, just to force Shen Lang gave in, and he even revealed to a vice president of Fuhua Finance that as long as they fire Shen Lang, he can let Fuhua Finance enter the A-round follow-up list. Unfortunately, this proposal was rejected.

Fortunately, now, finally got what he wanted, he admitted that it was a bit mean to do so, but as long as the result was good.

Little Sheep Hot Pot, when the waiter opened the door, Zhu Jun was about to walk in with a smile all over his face, when he suddenly saw a person, his expression immediately turned down, and he turned around to leave.

Shen Lang smiled and stepped forward to hold his arm: "Mr. Zhu, why did you have to leave just now? If you have anything to say, let's sit down and chat. There is nothing that a hot pot meal can't solve."

"Why is she here? What do you mean, kidding me?" Zhu Jun couldn't help but point to Jiang Yan who was sitting in the private room. The moment he saw her, Zhu Jun knew that Shen Lang had not joined Ninetowns plan.

Shen Lang patted Zhu Jun on the shoulder and comforted him: "Don't be impatient, Mr. Zhu, I guarantee that your trip tonight will be worthwhile. In this way, if you finish this hot pot meal and you feel that you are at a loss, I will join Jiu Jun without a word. city."

"You said it!" Zhu Jun took a deep look at Shen Lang, and after receiving an affirmative answer, he re-entered the private room.

Jiang Yan didn't care, and asked the waiter to serve the food, and then handed a document to Zhu Jun.

Zhu Jun scanned Jiang Yan and Shen Lang suspiciously before opening the file.

As time passed, Shen Lang ate in full swing, while Jiang Yan was always paying attention to the changes in Zhu Jun's face. If Shen Lang hadn't watched, she would have overthrown the pot long ago.

And Zhu Jun held the document in his hand and looked at it for more than 20 minutes before closing the document and looking at Shen Lang unwillingly.

"Although I really want to express my dissatisfaction against my conscience, but you have won, and I will reserve a spot for you in the A-round chase."

Shen Lang shook his head and said: "One is not enough, my investors have to follow up."

Zhu Jun pondered for a moment and agreed unwillingly: "Okay, but at most, you can only guarantee that your shares will reach 5% after the A-round, and Fuhua Finance's shares will account for 6%!"

"make a deal."

"Happy cooperation!"

Shen Lang and Jiang Yan stretched out their hands one after another.

Zhu Jun glanced at the leftovers on the table, and angrily scolded Shen Lang with a smile: "You didn't even say to leave a bite for me!"

"Haha, waiter, add more food!"

(End of this chapter)