giants of the era

Chapter 515 Uber Taxi Company
Li Zetian was suddenly inspired, and continued: "By the way, there is also a suitcase, which can also be made into a smart suitcase, which can automatically follow the owner. A camera detector and a Bluetooth module connected to the mobile phone are built in the suitcase. With these sensors working together, you can identify the owner, drive the wheels, and even avoid obstacles automatically!"

"If this suitcase is taken out, it will definitely attract attention!"

"It's not difficult to realize these things. With the artificial intelligence technology of Chronos Industry, it can be done very easily!"

"Okay, stop talking, I'm going to write a plan now!"

After Li Zetian finished speaking, he immediately ran upstairs to the study, opened his MacBook, and started typing on the keyboard.

William said with a smile: "Dad is still vigorous and resolute!"

Tina smiled and said, "Hehe, if Dad can become the richest man in the world, if he is different from ordinary people, I can understand Dad's talent today!"

William said proudly: "Of course, my dad is the smartest genius in the world!"

Dongfang Yuqin smiled and said: "Okay, don't flatter your father, he can't boast, he will be proud of it! By the way, William, have you noticed that a company called Uber last night Your dad suddenly mentioned it to me."

"Uber? I haven't heard of it, but I'll send someone to look it up right away," William said.

Dongfang Yuqin reminded: "Your father is planning to run for the US President in the second half of the year, so business matters will gradually be handed over to you. You must always pay attention to industry trends, including some start-up companies. You must know that giants Companies are often defeated by some start-up companies, IBM and Motorola are living examples."

"Well, I see, I will pay attention to it in the future!" William nodded seriously.

In the study, Li Zetian quickly completed the proposal for the Strollever stroller and smart luggage, and then sent the document to the mailbox of the CEO of Chronos Industries.

William was urgent about what Dongfang Yuqin said before, and immediately ordered someone to investigate Uber.Within 10 minutes, investigators called him back.

"Mr. Li, hello, the situation of Uber has been investigated clearly. Uber was founded in 2009 by Travis Kalanick, a dropout from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his friend Garrett Kemp. App is a taxi-hailing software that supports both ios and Android systems. The software has been loved by users since its launch. At present, a large group of super angel investors are very interested in Uber and are negotiating with Uber.”

"Okay, I see." William said lightly, and then hung up the phone.

Uber App taxi software?

William thought for a while, and then a gleam of light shot out from his eyes.

"The taxi market is huge, and taxis are a huge demand. It's not difficult to imagine that Uber has a bright future. No wonder Dad mentioned Uber..." William murmured.

"As expected of my father, his vision is amazing!"

"If you master Uber, it will be more conducive to the development of the family car industry! In addition, Tesla Motors has been committed to the research and development of driverless technology. Perhaps, Uber's future drivers will be artificial intelligence, and only need a car. !"

William was very excited and wished he could buy Uber now.

He picked up the phone, dialed a number, and immediately issued an order: "Buy Uber immediately!"

"Yes!"

……

Travis Kalanick, the founder of Uber, was in a daze. Just now, the umbrella company actually made an acquisition offer to Uber.

"Garrett Kemp, do you think the other party is playing a prank?" Travis Kalanick said in disbelief.

Garrett Kemp looked up at the ceiling, but he was also at a loss. No one knew the name of the umbrella company, and Garrett Kemp didn't understand how such a big company would fall in love with Uber. .

"The official website of Umbrella Company has their company phone number. Let's make a phone call to make sure." Garrett Kemp thought for a while and said.

"Yes, yes, make a phone call to confirm." Travis Kalanick was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately searched the official website of the umbrella company on the computer, then found the official website number, and called.

"Hello, I'm Travis Kalanick, CEO of Uber, and I want to ask, has your company ever made an acquisition offer for our company?" Travis Kalanick asked cautiously.

"Oh, hello, Mr. Travis Kalanick, yes, that's right, we did make an offer to your company. Tomorrow morning, Mr. Smith from Umbrella will go to your company to discuss the details affairs."

"Oh, okay, I see, then I won't bother you!"

"It's ok."

"Travis Kalanick, how is it?!" Garrett Kemp asked hurriedly.

"It's true, the umbrella company is really going to buy Uber!!!" Travis Kalanick nodded excitedly.

The two were suddenly excited.

Umbrella companies want to buy Uber, undoubtedly proves the value of Uber.

Even if the acquisition fails to be negotiated, Uber can use this event to increase its value. When negotiating with other venture capitalists, it has the confidence to shout: "Even the umbrella company wants to acquire Uber, you must increase the price! "

That night, Travis Kalanick and Garrett Kemp were almost too excited to sleep through the night.

The next day, Smith, representing Umbrella, arrived at Uber.

Travis Kalanick and Garrett Kemp gave him a tour of the company and then invited him into the offices.

Smith cut to the chase: "Umbrella wants to buy Uber. Make an offer."

Travis Kalanick and Garrett Kemp glanced at each other, and then Travis Kalanick said: "We know that the umbrella company's acquisition habit has always been to have an absolute control of 51%. So, if the umbrella company can invest $1000 million in Uber, we are willing to sell 49% of the shares.”

Smith laughed when he heard this.

This smile made Travis Kalanick and Garrett Kemp a little restless, and felt that the conditions they raised seemed a bit high.

"Uber was established in 2009. It took less than a year from offline operation to online app launch, and the coverage is only in San Francisco. Is Uber's valuation of nearly 2000 million US dollars a bit high? In addition, I think you guys You should know what kind of company Umbrella Company is in your heart. If Uber can get the help of Umbrella Company, it will be like a carp jumping over the dragon's gate.

"Umbrella Corporation invested 1000 million US dollars, how about you sell 60% of the shares?" Smith asked in a deep voice.

"Okay, we agree!" Travis Kalanick and Garrett Kemp looked at each other and nodded helplessly.It is both a kind of luck and a kind of misfortune for the giant to look at Uber.Fortunately, Uber will grow very fast in the future, but unfortunately, as the founder of the company, its holdings are not many shares.

Obviously, $1000 million cannot support the rapid development of Uber, and then it will raise money again, so the shares of the company founders Travis Kalanick and Garrett Kemp will be diluted again.

If it does not agree to the acquisition of the umbrella company, then Uber will face a competitor that is impossible to beat in the future.

(End of this chapter)