My Age of Investment

When Xia Jingxing walked into the Fuxing Stadium, where the main building part has been completed, his first impression was that it was spectacular.

The design of the three-story terraced stands looks clear-cut. Although the seats have not been installed yet, Xia Jingxing already has a picture in his mind. Fans like a sea of ​​red are waving flags and scarves, and they are erupting with shouts and cheers like a landslide and tsunami... …

Club president Puslow, who was walking in the front, introduced Xia Jingxing hard, such as what environmentally friendly materials were used in the new stadium, how the fans liked it, and how the Liverpool City Hall was optimistic about and supported this big project to "revitalize Liverpool". project.

In recent years, not only has the club's competitive performance been poor, but the economic situation in the port city of Liverpool is also not good, so they all like the "rejuvenation" slogan put forward by Xia Jingxing.

It doesn't matter whether it is advertising a revitalized industry or really saving a declining city and football club. No one will look into it. It is better to have hope than no hope.

"The Fuxing Stadium is expected to be put into use in the 2011-2012 season. With our marketing strategy and the team's increasingly better results, we are confident that the attendance rate will remain above 60,000."

Puslow glanced at Xia Jingxing carefully and saw that he had no objection, so he continued confidently and boldly: "The original plan was to design the largest stadium in Europe that can accommodate 100,000 spectators, but after all, Liverpool is only the fifth largest stadium in the UK. Big cities with limited population…

Therefore, we slightly reduced the number of seats by 30,000, but it was not completely canceled, but the corresponding expansion space was retained. "

Xia Jingxing's face didn't show any displeasure. Originally, the construction of a stadium that could accommodate 100,000 people was his special goal. The purpose was to appease the fans' uneasiness due to the club's change of ownership and to dissuade some fans. Resistance to moving stadium.

Now that everything has settled and the club's operations are back on track, there is no need to "please" the fans anymore.

However, there are a lot of hooligans in Liverpool football, and making trouble is a common occurrence, so sometimes you have to be on guard.

Thinking of this, Xia Jingxing asked, "The fans don't think I've deceived them, right?"

Pusloo shook his head like a rattle, "No, no, they only feel grateful."

"real?"

Under the questioning gaze of Xia Jingxing, Pusluo's tone became less firm than before, and he stammered: "There is a small amount of noise, but most people are still very satisfied.

A stadium with 70,000 people is better than Anfield with more than 50,000 people. It is also ranked high in the UK.

Moreover, Fuxing Stadium was successfully selected as the venue for the 2012 London Olympics football competition, bridging the gap with Manchester United.

If I were a fan, I wouldn't want more. "

Xia Jingxing shook his head, then laughed and said, "Strictly speaking, I broke my promise.

But I want to say that if our fans can be more powerful and bring their families to watch the games, and increase the average season attendance to 80,000 or 90,000, then we can continue to expand the stadium.

You need to do a good job in guiding public opinion in this regard. It's not that we are reluctant to build a bigger stadium, but that there are not enough fans. "

Puslow quickly nodded in agreement, saying that he would pay close attention to this aspect of work.

After finishing the topic, Xia Jingxing turned to look at his sports investment consultant Chamath and said: "Chamath, you have worked hard these past two years. You deserve a lot of credit for the Warriors, Liverpool, and St. Louis Rams being able to regain their vitality." without."

Chamath smiled and said: "Without the sufficient ammunition provided by you, boss, the three teams would not have been able to bottom out so quickly.???

If my contribution is one point, then your support, boss, is ninety-nine points. "

"Haha, I have some new ideas and would like to ask for your opinion."

Seeing that Xia Jingxing and Chamath seemed to have something to talk about, Puszlo on the side led the other executives of the Liverpool Club away very wisely. Li Ying did not need to avoid suspicion and continued to stand beside Xia Jingxing, watching with interest. The two of them talked about the operation and management of sports clubs.

After chatting for a while, Xia Jingxing changed the subject and said, "After acquiring the St. Louis Rams, Daxia Capital's investment in sports clubs will be temporarily suspended. What are your specific plans next?"

Chamas understood the boss's subtext and felt a little excited. Was he going to let himself go out on his own?

As a former Facebook executive and an outstanding investor who has done well in angel investments, Chamath actually also has a dream of becoming a financial tycoon.

If Xia Jingxing hadn't extended an olive branch to him a few years ago, he might have started his career in the financial investment field.

However, Xia Jingxing treated him well, not only allowing him to complete three large-scale acquisitions in the sports industry, but also allowing him to gain access to many top-level human resources through the platform of Daxia Capital, for which he was full of gratitude.

"I said before that after working for me for a few years, I will help you start a business."

Xia Jingxing said with a smile: "Man, I am very satisfied with the results of your work.

So I decided to add an additional $400 million to the $100 million I committed to invest.

A total of 500 million US dollars will be given to you. It is up to you whether you want to be a VC, PE or hedge fund. There are no restrictions on the use of funds. "

Chamas swallowed, feeling as if he had been hit by a pie in the sky. Darren must have been too generous. He spent hundreds of millions in one move.

And he feels that this may be just the beginning, or an advanced version of the test. If he does well, he may receive more funds and resources in the future.

"You deserve this. I will never treat anyone who does things for me badly."

Xia Jingxing looked at Chamath with admiration. The acquisition of the Warriors and Liverpool and subsequent operations and management. Although Chamath's performance was excellent, it was not amazing.

What really made him determined to spend 500 million US dollars to support Chamas as the sub-fund manager of Daxia Capital was that the other party snatched the food from the mouth of the tiger and defeated another acquisition opponent at lightning speed-Arsenal's major shareholder Kroenke. , successfully completed the acquisition of 60% controlling interest in the St. Louis Rams.

What's even more incredible is that Chamath turned around and ran to find Kroenke, who was unhappy with the acquisition. I don't know what means he used, but he successfully persuaded him to sell his 40% stake in the Rams to a competitor. Daxia Capital has completed 100% control of this American professional football team.

A total of US$800 million was used for the entire acquisition, of which US$600 million was loan funds. The real principal was only US$200 million. If the Rams' subsequent valuation can soar to five or six billion US dollars, , I believe it is another classic PE acquisition case that earns dozens of times.

Therefore, Xia Jingxing felt that this Sri Lankan young man was a promising talent and decided to include him in his circle of capital friends and become one of the spokespersons of Daxia Capital.

"Dylan, thank you! I will do my best and won't let you down."

Xia Jingxing waved his hand, "Okay, no need to say any more beautiful words. Remember, I only look at the results."

After explaining a few more words, Xia Jingxing let Chamas leave.

Li Ying didn't interrupt just now. She waited until Chamas had gone far to join Pusluo and others, and then she asked unhurriedly: "Is this person reliable?"

"Like me, I am a marginalized person excluded from the core circle by top old white men in the United States."

"Because of skin color?"

Xia Jingxing asked, "What else?"

Li Ying asked again: "Isn't Vision Capital developing very well on Wall Street?"

"That's just the surface. After that mad dog Cuomo became the governor of New York, he started to cause trouble for me again.

Of course, it’s not serious, but some people are reminding me that Envision Capital’s return rate has dropped recently, but its fees are still so high, and they don’t like it very much. "

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