"Looks like there are two left, right?"
Abel looked at John Dole and Vic Jean."
Did you two give up?"
They certainly didn't give up.It's just these 13 venture capital firms in front.It's just too high to put them up.The Carlyle Group's-stirring stick represents the price after raising the price to $16.1 billion.Sequoia Capital and KPCB are in a dilemma.Valuation of 16.1 billion.10% is as high as $1.61 billion.20% or even as high as $3.22 billion.It's not that they can't come up with such a sum of money.It's just that now the future of Bluestar and the potential of [Bluestar One].They only learned about it from the Taishan Beidou of the environmental community, that is, the scientists who participated in the press conference.Concrete real capabilities and ceilings.Now only Bluestar Future and Oasis Investments are clear.It's nice to invest right.But in case the investment is wrong.Billions of dollars lost.Even for these funds that manage tens of billions of assets, it is a pain that cannot be lost.Don't you make a move?
It doesn't seem to work either.Many of the investors present have already made bids.Only KPCB and Sequoia Capital were left without a bid.Speaking out would make one wonder about the financial situation of the two companies.Just don't think about the reputation in this area.They also need to think now if there is no offer.Will Oasis Investments close the window to them in the future?
I thought about it.Vic Jean glanced at his old rival opposite.John Doerr was watching him too.He also smiled and said, "You can give priority." ”Vic Jean frowned.There are pros and cons to prioritization at this time.The advantage is that if you quote the right one.You can get the favor of the other party first.Increase access to financing injections.The disadvantage is that if the other party can quote a higher price than himself.Then your side will become passive.Gritted his teeth.Vic Jean chose to gamble: "20 billion!"
Sequoia Capital is willing to a valuation of 20 billion!
Inject 10% into Bluestar Future!
”His voice fell.It has attracted the attention of many investors.20 billion valuation.A 10% injection would require $2 billion.$2 billion!
This is a significant investment.The prices quoted by these investors just now are high and low.However, none of the final injections exceeded $1.5 billion.Now, Sequoia Capital has suddenly increased this funding amount to $2 billion.Sure enough, it is Sequoia Capital, which is in the limelight!
The investment over the past decade has been too successful.This makes it easy for Sequoia Capital's private equity funds to sell.Plus the fund's profit.Sequoia Capital's liquidity is likely to be the highest among the many venture capital firms on the floor.And if according to this valuation of Sequoia Capital.Bluestar Future is such a small company that was not well known in the past.In an instant, it will become the second most valuable private company in the world.The highest valuation is $21 billion.That is, Elon Musk's rocket company.Originally, investors saw that Vic Jean had reported this valuation.Next thing to expect is an offer from Sequoia Capital's current biggest rival, KPCB.But when Sequoia Capital revealed a valuation of $20 billion.Everyone gave up looking at John Doerr.$20 billion valuation!
Could it be that KPCB can be reported higher?!
To know the most valuable private company in the world, Elon Musk's rocket company.When the financing was first started, the valuation and market capitalization were not so high.It is under the gradual financing of many investors and giants.Slowly growing, slowly coming up with products and trials, and only this year did it have such an exaggerated valuation.But now the future of Blue Star is only the first valuation.It's still a long time before it goes public.Valuations if they are higher.At the time of listing, the market value must be more than how many times before the investment can be recovered.They all looked at Abel.See how Abel reacts to this valuation.As for John Doerr and KPCB.Next time!
It's just that the investors saw that Abel waved his hand at Vic Jean: "Mr.
KPCB seems to have something to say."
Listen to him. ”"Huh?""......"
The crowd turned to look at John Dole again.I only saw a faint confidence on John Doerr's face: "That's right.Mr.
Sephorosa.KPCB will be your partner with the most abundant funds. ”See the expressions of old rivals.Vic Jean suddenly felt bad in his heart.Probably the next moment.John Dole said lightly: "KPCB is willing to give 3.165 billion US dollars.Invested in a 15% stake in Bluestar Future. ”"KPCB is the most well-funded company in the venture capital community.At the same time, there is no one in the federation who has the same good relationship with the university alliance as we do. ”"On such a basis.KPCB would definitely be the best partner for Mr.
Sephorosa!
”John Dole finished with a smile.His offer made the investors who had calmed down a cubic calculation in their hearts.$3.165 billion.15% stake.An investor with fast mental arithmetic.After a quick calculation.Surprised, he cried out: "3.165 billion US dollars!"
15% stake.The valuation would be as high as $21.1 billion!
”"Hiss......"
"Super ......
More than Elon Musk?!
”"That's right!
SpaceX is only $21 billion now!
”"How can this blue star be ...... in the future" "......"
Vic Joan Ho stood up and glared at John Dole opposite.John Dole smiled at him, "We're KPCB.Think about the people who invest in us!!
”What does that mean?
Vic Jean was stunned.Then react quickly.KPCB is a giant in the venture capital world.It is also the property manager and operator of major universities in the federation and even some of the world's top universities.In other words, KPCB mainly makes money for major prestigious schools.What Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, New York University, etc.These schools have invested a portion of their KPCB.KPCB manages the money bags for major prestigious schools.Naturally, the relationship with major universities is very good.Case.Then the relationship between KPCB and many academic giants in the academic community will not be bad.Even many scientists trust KPCB to manage their finances.Vic Jean reacted immediately.KPCB is very optimistic about the future of Bluestar!
It may be that those scientists and major universities are also optimistic about the future of Bluestar!!
No!
No!
No!
There is another possibility.Vic Jean screamed inwardly.John Doerr is cheating on me!
Deliberately put forward such a high price.Let me pump up the valuation.So that Sequoia Capital bleeds more!
This is also a possibility.Now these two possibilities.Caught in a dilemma, Vic Jean began to hesitate.Do you want to keep up with KPCB?
Probably a trap.But if not a trap.The responsibility of oneself is great.For a moment she was completely unable to make a decision.John Dole looked at his old rival in bewilderment.Smiled indifferently.Then he looked confidently at Sephorosa."
Mr.
Sephorosa.""
I think you can announce the results.""
KPCB will definitely be your best partner!"