After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 608 Blessing
I'm in the US for a week-long business trip.

The Series A funding for Trademark.com has been confirmed.

This is Zhou Haoran's forte. In the early days of the internet industry, he had plenty of tricks to manipulate venture capital firms and get them to invest money.

However, this is only the Series A funding round.

No rush.

With its unique "B+C" model and global development.

These two gimmicks are enough!
Accompanying Zhou Haoran on this trip to the United States were the Sheng sisters, Sheng Wenwen and Sheng Wenwan.

I only booked one room.

The purpose is obvious.

Back in China, I was quite reserved. But after coming to America, where I didn't know anyone, I relaxed a bit.

As they walked out of the airport, Zhou Haoran held the hands of the two men on either side without any attempt to hide it.

Even after Xu You and his wife came to pick them up, they didn't stop.

Fortunately, Xu You and his wife didn't say anything.

A man who isn't a bit of a playboy in his youth has wasted his life.

Everyone understands.

Apart from the fact that these two people look a bit older, everything else seems normal.

"The first two negotiations went very smoothly."

Xu You was in charge of financing.

This is his domain.

He didn't have a technical background; he used to work in sales in the US, where he excelled at negotiation. In his previous life at Baidu, he was responsible for all the financing plans.

Zhou Haoran's trip to the United States was mainly to make a final decision: "Sequoia Capital and KPCB?"

“Yes, both of them wanted to take it all.” Xu You laughed smugly. “There were also a few other smaller investment institutions, but I did as you said and didn’t negotiate with them.”

“Small investment institutions are too weak to be of much help to us. We gave them an opportunity in Series A, but they might exit in Series B or Series C, which is not good for us.”

Zhou Haoran was all too familiar with this and understood all too well the tricks of internet financing.

Xu You was filled with respect, "That's really true."

He found a minivan, and he and his wife picked up Zhou Haoran and his two girlfriends, and went to the city center together.

Zhou Haoran slowly said, "The goal of Trademark.com is to go public within two years. To achieve such a big goal, we need to rely on powerful investment institutions. Moreover, we need to give them a sufficient number of shares."

"How many shares do you want?"

Xu You squinted.

Zhou Haoran nodded. "With more shares, there's no chance to exit during the early stages of financing. The only way is through an IPO. Only by forcing investment institutions to exit via an IPO can we truly bind them to the Trademark Network project and get everyone working together to go public."

"It really is!"

Xu You finally understood what the other party meant.

Zhou Haoran said, "So, regarding this Series A funding round, you previously told me you wanted to split it in two, bringing in both Sequoia Capital and KPCB. I don't think that's necessary. Let's just choose one and give them 10% of the shares. Only with more shares can we cut off their escape route!"

"Cut off their chance to quit halfway through."

Xu You realized the ruthlessness and brutality of the other party's business strategy.

Zhou Haoran said firmly, "Such large institutions have strong IPO channels. Since we've already participated, it's necessary to work together to go public on Nasdaq."

Xu You said with difficulty, "But these two are both venture capital firms. It's easy to offend either one if we give to the other."

Zhou Haoran said nonchalantly, "The highest bidder wins. Whoever offers the highest price will be chosen. Let's set a principle: for Series A funding, we'll choose only one venture capital firm. For Series B, we'll choose two. For Series C, three, and for Series D, four. This will be explained to the investors. Investors who are not selected in Series A will have priority in Series B."

"We'd better go to New York to show our sincerity."

Xu You did not want to offend any party.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Sure, let's go to New York."

It's a good opportunity to take Aunt Nuan and Aunt Wan with us to New York.

"What's the valuation?"

Zhou Haoran said that once the general direction is established, attention should be paid to the details.

Xu You laughed and said, "1.5 million US dollars, to reach this level in the Series A round, Trademark.com is quite well-known among internet startups in Silicon Valley. It can be ranked in the top fifty."

"Huh?" Zhou Haoran was a little disappointed. "This ranking is too low!"

“The main problem is that we are a Chinese team, which presents certain cognitive limitations for those American institutions.”

Xu You, as the CEO of Trademark.com, has a small team in Silicon Valley, mainly composed of Chinese. Such a startup team with relatively weak racial diversity is likely to raise concerns among investment institutions.

Zhou Haoran said casually, "It's okay, the data on the Trademark Network is still very weak. We'll show them what we're made of when we get to Series B! In Series A funding, the Trademark Network's ranking was probably only in the top 50 among Silicon Valley startups. In Series B, we'll aim for the top ten!"

I had a meal at Xu You's house.

Zhou Haoran then went back to the hotel with Aunt Nuan and Aunt Wan.

All three of them were a little tired.

I need to go back and rest to adjust to the time difference.

Here comes the key point.

The hotel is excellent, a five-star Hilton. Zhou Haoran has been here several times already; the environment and facilities are top-notch. It's not the presidential suite.

The luxury suite is luxurious enough, costing $2000 per day.

"Um..." Zhou Haoran went to the hotel, holding one hand on each side, looking left and right, and asked knowingly, "Where are we going to stay later?"

Sheng Wenwan rolled her eyes at him and said with a half-smile, "You're the head of the family, so whatever you say goes."

Zhou Haoran said seriously, "How can that be? I have to show you both respect."

"Respect?" Sheng Wenwan was both amused and exasperated. "You and my sister reunited for less than ten minutes, and you dragged her to the bedroom and did *that* to her... She was completely dazed, and you took advantage of her. Is that respect?"

Sheng Wenwen quickly replied, "I am willing."

Zhou Haoran pulled Aunt Nuan on his left into his arms and said with a smile, "That's right, Aunt Nuan and I are mutually attracted. We hit it off at first glance, and taking over the house was just a natural thing."

"Ah."

Sheng Wennuan nodded gently.

"Me too."

Sheng Wenwan pursed her lips and looked up at him.

Zhou Haoran found it amusing. "What are you?"

“I was pretty much the same back then, wasn’t I? I…” Sheng Wenwan paused for a moment before speaking in a gentle tone, “Haoran, I’m not joking with you, I’m serious. Back then, in that shabby little rented room, agreeing to be with you was the best decision I ever made in my life.”

Zhou Haoran pulled her into his arms again, saying, "This is fate."

"I feel the same way."

Sheng Wennuan's expression was full of affection.

Sheng Wenwan said emotionally, "Haoran, it's like our relationship with you was destined. Before we met again, our lives were so difficult, and nothing went right. But when you appeared, it was like our luck turned around, and everything changed."

Sheng Wenwen nestled in his arms and whispered, "Haoran, my sister and I have already discussed it. Being able to stay by your side is the greatest blessing we have in this life."

Zhou Haoran, with one woman on each side, snorted, "Call me Master!"

"Master~~"

Sheng Wen smiled warmly, her lips pursed.

Sheng Wenwan asked jokingly, "My lord, how shall we sleep tonight?"

This is a deluxe suite with two bedrooms.

Zhou Haoran tentatively suggested, "How about I stay on one side for the first half of the night, and then I go to the other side for the second half?"

"puff!"

Sheng Wenwan immediately burst out laughing.

"Can't you?"

Zhou Haoran's purpose was actually quite obvious; he was just too embarrassed to make such an unreasonable request.

The time is still too short.

It was too rushed.

"no thanks!"

Sheng Wenwan rolled her eyes.

Zhou Haoran asked, "What do you mean you don't need anymore?"

Sheng Wenwan bit her lip lightly and said, "Doesn't your aunt know what you're thinking?"

"The whole family can tell," Zhou Haoran said shamelessly. "I'm just afraid you two will feel awkward."

"My sisters and I have discussed it together."

Sheng Wenwan lowered her voice.

"Oh?" Zhou Haoran looked at Sheng Wenwen, "Aunt Wenwen?"

Sheng Wennuan said softly, "Let's do it together. We're your people, and serving you is our duty as sisters. There's nothing to be embarrassed about; it's our blessing."

"Aunt Wan?"

Zhou Haoran didn't expect things to go so smoothly.

Sheng Wenwan readily agreed, "Let's go together."

"Okay." Zhou Haoran hugged them tightly, and couldn't help but sigh, "If only everyone were as considerate and gentle as you two."

Sheng Wenwan chuckled and said, "Who is it? Who would dare to be inconsiderate and unkind in front of my master?"

"Bai Panyang, you're still resisting!"

Zhou Haoran snorted coldly.

Sheng Wen said softly and charmingly, "Master, if you really like her... when we return to China this time, I'll try to persuade her for you. There are some things she might not have figured out. Once she does, everything will be alright."

"Then let's..."

Zhou Haoran winked.

Sheng Wenwen and Sheng Wenwan understood each other, got up at the same time, pulled him to the bathroom, and said in unison, "Let's take a shower first."

(End of this chapter)