Society owes me a brother

Tom and Jack probably never thought that they would see Lu Chi again in this way.

"I have seen the column you created on the financial section of the campus network."

In the office of the chairman of Yuelu Fund, Lu Chi sat behind the desk, folded his hands on the edge of the table, and said with a smile: "It's very innovative and sincere. I want to know why you chose to create such a column? "

Hearing this, Tom and Jack looked at each other nervously.After a moment of silence, Jack, who is good at communicating with people, said: "You know, the two of us created a music portal website a few years ago. Of course, it seems that our website has no copyright, and we haven't done a good job with it. It is a very immature and irresponsible practice for copyright companies to use their works without their permission. But what I want to say is that although our website has such and such Insufficient, but in any case, this website is the painstaking effort of Tom and me, it is like our child. However, because of lack of understanding of venture capital and trading rules in the financing process, it eventually fell into malicious capital Well-fabricated traps, coupled with some messy gambling agreements signed at the time... In short, the shares in our hands were diluted in the end. Both of us were eliminated and kicked out of our website."

As soon as Jack opened his mouth, he repeated the old tune, but Lu Chi did not interrupt the other party's self-narration.Because he could see that Jack did this just to better clarify his thoughts, so that he could respond in the future——

All in all, you can't have too many requirements for technical nerds who are essentially engineering men.

Sure enough, after Jack finished his summary, he quickly turned to the main topic: "After this incident, both Tom and I were hit hard. At that time, it was like going crazy. We were either drinking or complaining on the Internet every day. Then I also got to know some entrepreneurs who were also deceived by malicious capital during the financing process. The hard-working company was finally stolen, and the fruits of victory were enjoyed by the capital, but the founder was driven out of poverty. This kind of thing It’s all too common in Silicon Valley.”

"So we decided that we'd at least have to do something in order to reduce the number of these unlucky people."

"At the beginning, we just wanted to create a column on the Internet to introduce how to raise funds for those newcomers who urgently needed financing in the process of starting a business. At that time, we were not familiar with the field of venture capital. I have contacted you and the Yuelu Fund. We know that you are different from the Yuelu Fund. So after we created a column on the campus network, we will promote the Yuelu Fund to everyone. After seeing our column, many netizens will Contact us to ask some more detailed and specific questions, and with my help, I finally approached the Leap Deer Fund for financing. Probably because of this, our two columns on the campus website were also noticed by the Leap Deer Fund. Mark Sir, it is the manager of the venture capital department of the Leap Deer Fund who contacted us personally, and also transferred a broker of the Leap Deer Fund to help us, responsible for helping us answer more specific matters for netizens."

"Later, our column gradually expanded, and our reputation among entrepreneurs became better and better. It also attracted some industrial companies that are engaged in industry but lack funds to come to consult. Some of them have great potential for development. , also accepted."

"Basically, from last year to this year, there are about 4000 start-ups that have obtained financing from the Leap Fund through our column. As for the number of netizens who simply come to consult, there must be at least [-] to [-] And since the second half of this year, not only some IT companies in the country M, but also some IT companies in Europe have also sent inquiries. Most of the main creative team members of these companies are graduates of top universities in the world, and they usually like to use the campus network. May have known about our column from this."

When Jack said this, he rubbed his hands a little restrainedly, leaned forward, and said very sincerely: "Mr. Lu, I think those start-ups really need this financing channel. And this column is now the business of Tom and me. , we hope you can help us."

"Of course, we also know that Leap Deer Fund is under a lot of pressure now. I heard some media reports that you want to short the housing market in country M, so you signed a gambling agreement with major investment banks, and you have to pay them every month A premium of [-] million yuan. What I want to say is that you are well-informed on Wall Street, if you really can’t issue financing to us, can you ask the brokers of Leap Deer Fund to introduce us to other high-quality capital?”

Of course, the brokers of Leap Deer Fund would not have made this request without Lu Chi's words.After all, this involves the profit part after financing, and the start-ups that can be favored by the investment department of Yuelu Fund certainly have the possibility of becoming bigger.Brokers also don't want to hand over the results to others after they have worked hard on Bala's investigation and research.

They are venture capital investors, not charitable funds.There's no reason to do that.

The words were out of his mouth, and Jack also realized that he was a bit overpowering.He quickly changed his words: "What I mean is that the Yuelu Fund will act as an intermediary and help us introduce other capital. If it succeeds, we can pay a certain amount of remuneration. The specific amount of this remuneration depends on the amount of financing. Sure. What do you think?"

Jack looked at Lu Chi cautiously, and tried cautiously.But from the bottom of his heart, Jack didn't think Lu Chi would agree to his request.However--

"I think your idea is very good."

"What?" Jack was taken aback, and looked at Lu Chi in disbelief.

"The idea is good." Lu Chi repeated patiently, handed the planning book he had prepared in advance to Jack, and said with a smile: "Inspired by you, I think we can rely on your column to create a book that can help everyone Startups looking for financing can also help all interested investors find a platform for projects. Through this platform, we can allow both parties to have zero-distance contact and direct communication. Of course, if the financing is really successful, the website will take part of the funds as a commission. "

"This idea is really great." Hearing Lu Chi's words, Tom and Jack looked at each other and said with surprise.

Tom, who hadn't spoken much, couldn't help asking: "However, how should we judge whether the other party is good capital that won't harm the founder?"

Hearing Tom's question, Lu Chi said with a smile: "So we decided that we can adopt a mechanism similar to that of high-end clubs to attract members when introducing capital. It must be introduced by the members themselves. It may be that after the assessment by an organization established by the capital side, we introduced a new capital side. In addition to this, we can also attract some idle capital from the Internet to invest, which is similar to the issuance of shares by listed companies. The difference lies in our company Most are not listed and are just getting started.”

Tom and Jack seem to understand, but some places are more confused.Jack couldn't wait to ask: "In short, the Leap Deer Fund will help all entrepreneurs to check the information of those capitals, make sure that the other party is not malicious, and then facilitate financing. We are taking a commission from it, is that what you mean?"

Lu Chi said with a smile: "Almost. How about it, are you interested?"

Unexpectedly, what they were most worried about would be solved so easily. Tom and Jack waved their fists under the table excitedly, their faces flushed with excitement: "Of course. This is simply amazing."

"So," Lu Chi took out two documents from the drawer and handed them to Tom and Jack: "My intention is to hire two managers of this website. I wonder if the two are interested in joining the Leap Deer Fund?"

Tom and Jack were taken aback when they heard the words, their eyes moved down in unison, and they subconsciously landed on the two documents.

Seeing the stunned look of the two, Lu Chi smiled warmly and said, "Would you like to look at the specific terms, our benefits are very generous."

"Don't look at it!" After a while, the two finally came back to their senses.Tom grabbed the documents on the table and turned directly to the last page: "I will sign. No matter what the conditions are, I will sign!"

Jack didn't even have time to stop him, when his partner excitedly signed his name on the document.He shrugged his shoulders helplessly, and always felt that there was a reason why they were so easily fooled by malicious capital before—of course he also believed in Leap Deer Fund, or believed that Lu Chi would not be so Do.

So he signed his name on the last page of the document without any pressure.

Only then did the two of them have the leisure to turn back to the first page of the document and slowly browse through it.

Seeing the upside-down behavior of the two, Lu Zhi couldn't help but smile.He pressed the intercom button on the telephone and motioned for the secretary to bring in three cups of drinks—not coffee because his Mr. Husky forbade him to drink coffee during the day.

Jack, who was looking down at the documents, screamed, "The Leap Deer Fund wants to buy our column?"

"Of course." Lu Chi replied with a smile: "As I said just now, the Leap Deer Foundation will build a new financing platform relying on your column. The two of you will join the Leap Deer Fund as founders and invest in technology Of course, since the two columns are just a start-up platform, after the new website is established, it needs the full support of the company in terms of financing channels and financial support. Considering this. So the shares of the two will not be too much. Each only has 5.00%. But I can guarantee that this 5.00% is undilutable original stock. No matter how much this website is worth in the future, you can own this 5.00 % of the shares."

As a boss and investment partner, Lu Chi consciously offered a very generous offer.However, Tom and Jack looked at each other in embarrassment, and after a long time of eye contact, Jack said awkwardly: "But, as you said just now, our column is just a column. In fact, we didn't do anything. Your column is only supported by the Leap Deer Fund. You actually gave us [-]% of the shares for a column..."

In fact, even if the Leap Deer Fund does not give them a penny of shares, but bypasses their column and builds a new website, Tom and Jack believe that with the reputation and reputation of the Leap Deer Fund and Lu Chi among entrepreneurs, A new funding website is sure to reach the most people in the shortest amount of time.What's more, as the two of them said before, their column does not have any financing channels, and all financing processes are handled with the help of the Leap Deer Fund.So after Lu Chi made the decision to shrink investment, the column almost couldn't be maintained——

With this in mind, the two founders felt that there was no way for them to accept the [-]% stake, and they felt that they deserved it.

Lu Chi felt relieved, looking at the way the two of them looked just now, Lu Chi almost thought that the other party had committed another old problem, and disliked the poor conditions offered by the Leap Deer Fund.Hearing what the two said, Lu Chi also laughed and said: "But this column is your idea after all. As you said before, this column is your career."

After a pause, Lu Chi joked again with a smile: "If you really feel sorry, you can give up the position of being an entrepreneur, and let's take this [-]% of the shares as a creative reward for employees who are good at innovating and discovering new projects. .Then you just have to work hard to fulfill your dreams and make more money for the company.”

"Okay, if you can accept the acquisition conditions offered by Leap Deer Fund—" Of course, this is nonsense, because the two have already signed their names.

Lu Chi stood up, walked around the desk, walked in front of the two, smiled and stretched out his hand, and said, "I wish us a happy cooperation."

Tom and Jack stood up a little excitedly, wiped their right hands on their trouser legs, and then carefully reached out to hold Lu Chi's hand: "Have a nice cooperation."

After a pause, the two smiled again and said, "Don't worry, boss, we will work hard."