It can be said that a heavy snowfall in the capital in 12 years has fulfilled Didi and Cheng Wei.

A heavy snowfall has made the use of cars in the capital a problem.

Taxi software came into being, and Cheng Wei was one of the first people to eat crabs.

"Sometimes I think that my life is really good, and many times I almost died, and then I was pulled back. ”

Cheng Wei drank a few glasses of red wine, and the conversation box was also opened.

"I remember very well that it was the summer of '11, when I was still in Ahri, and I was sent by the company to Beijing on a business trip to meet customers.

As a result, when I encountered an autumn rain, I took a taxi at Jimen Bridge, starting at half past four and not getting a taxi until five o'clock.

I finally came across an empty car, and refused to take it because I had to hand over shifts. ”

"Another time, relatives from my hometown came to Beijing, and we made an appointment to have dinner near Wangfujing at 7 p.m.

Relatives called at 5:30 a.m. and said they were taking a taxi, only to call again at 8 a.m. and asked if I could pick them up.

Cheng Wei recalled: "At that time, I had the intention of starting a business, and these two experiences also made me realize that the travel market needs a taxi software.

Later, I resigned and started a business with my old leader, and we have today's Didi. ”

"Mr. Cheng's keen sense of smell is admirable. ”

Chen Dongcheng raised his glass, and Cheng Wei and Chen Dongcheng clinked glasses: "Don't dare, I also pondered for nine months before I made up my mind to leave Ahri." ”

Peng Zhijian explained: "When Cheng Wei left Ahri, he was already the deputy general manager of the business department, and his future was bright. ”

Chen Dongcheng nodded clearly, Cheng Wei is unwilling to be subordinate, ambitious, and courageous.

"When I founded Didi, most of my friends were against it, and they all said it was unreliable.

Because at that time, most drivers didn't even have smartphones, let alone install taxi apps. ”

"But it was precisely because the market foundation was immature at that time that I had a chance.

I have gone through a lot of stumbles along the way, and I have also met many nobles.

Mr. Zhu of Jinshajiang, Mr. Zhang Bo, CTO of the company, Mr. Peng of Tengxun, and of course, Mr. Chen. ”

Cheng Wei said in a sincere tone: "As long as there is no rumor from CEFC, I will accept your funds immediately." ”

After this meal, Chen Dongcheng was quite satisfied, at least he was familiar with Cheng Wei first.

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Early the next morning, Chen Dongcheng went to Didi's headquarters.

Cheng Wei enthusiastically took Chen Dongcheng to visit the company, and then invited Chen Dongcheng to his office to make tea and chat.

"Mr. Cheng, this is Mr. Chen, right?"

While chatting, there was a knock on the door, and a middle-aged man in a black tunic walked in.

Cheng Wei got up with a smile: "Mr. Chen, let me introduce you, this is my old leader and co-founder of Didi, Wang Gang." ”

For this big name, Chen Dongcheng is like thunder.

It can be said that among the giants that Didi has grown up into, Wang Gang has earned the most.

At the beginning of the business, Cheng Wei was given 700,000 yuan, and 700,000 yuan could only buy a toilet in the capital.

Wang Gang invested in a company like Didi, and the original investment was exchanged for billions of returns.

"Hello Mr. Chen, Cheng Wei has been talking to me since he came back yesterday, saying that he must let me come to meet you, I didn't expect Mr. Chen to be so young, I thank Mr. Chen for your optimism for all the staff of Didi. ”

Wang Gang's tone of voice was unhurried, and Cheng Wei took it for granted to pull Wang Gang to the sofa and sit down.

"Mr. Chen, CEFC Fund has announced its withdrawal, do you still insist on the valuation of one billion US dollars?"

As soon as Cheng Wei came up, he broke a fierce news for Chen Dongcheng.

CEFC's withdrawal still surprised Chen Dongcheng a little.

"The faint wish has come true, and it is already so awesome?"

Chen Dongcheng muttered in his heart, and said plainly: "My valuation of Didi remains unchanged, because I am optimistic about Mr. Cheng and you, and Didi will beat Kuaidi and even Uber under your leadership." ”

"Thank you, Mr. Chen. ”

Cheng Wei also breathed a sigh of relief, and finally finalized the C round of financing.

Didi's ammunition is enough at once, at least it can fight with fast for a while.

"Mr. Chen, I am in a hurry to have funds here, can I get the funds in my account as soon as possible?"

Cheng Wei is really short of money, and he is now menacing.

If Didi doesn't raise money, the control of the market will have to be ceded.

"Sign the agreement today and it will arrive immediately. ”

Chen Dongcheng is also resolute and wants to confirm the investment in Didi as soon as possible.

"Refreshing!"

Cheng Wei shook hands with Chen Dongcheng excitedly: "Mr. Chen, I would like to invite you to join Didi's board of directors. ”

For Cheng Wei, he is already very satisfied to get $100 million in a week.

And Chen Dongcheng directly promised to enter the account on the same day, which was definitely a huge surprise!

"Into the board?"

Chen Dongcheng pondered it and felt that it was not impossible.

Chen Dongcheng knows the route of Didi's development, and if he becomes a member of the board of directors, he can also help Didi avoid detours as much as possible and achieve a sharp increase in valuation as soon as possible.

After Chen Dongcheng's confirmation, Cheng Wei happily called the current executives of several companies and solemnly introduced Chen Dongcheng.

"Mr. Chen joined the company and became one of the board members in the future, and everyone welcomed him. ”

Cheng Wei took the lead in applauding, and several other executives in the conference room were a little surprised.

It was the first time they had met such a young director.

Chen Dongcheng came up with a hammer: "Everyone, Didi has reached the point of life and death. ”

A group of executives looked at Chen Dongcheng inexplicably, this director is afraid that there is something wrong with his brain, right?

"As far as I know, Uber is already planning to enter the country and start competing for the market. ”

Chen Dongcheng's face was calm, and what he said was the truth.

Uber has already begun to consider entering the country, but anyone with a little business sense can feel it.

The potential of the U.S. home market has been squeezed dry by Uber.

If Uber wants to maintain its high valuation, it has to expand globally.

Cheng Wei's face was serious: "What Mr. Chen said is right, Uber is indeed not giving up on China."

They started trial operations in Modu in August last year, and I think everyone should know what this means. ”

All the executives looked awe-inspiring, which means that the magic capital is the bridgehead for Uber to enter the country.

Once Uber does enter the country, no one dares to think about that situation.

There is a 99.9999% chance that Didi will be defeated by Uber.

The valuations of the two are not the same, and Didi has only just reached a billion dollars.

Uber has become a leading company in the United States, with a valuation of $3.5 billion.

And that's not even the scariest of all, Uber is now breaking the news.

A new round of funding is being sought, with a valuation of $17 billion.

Equivalent to 17 drops.

Such a huge opponent, once it enters the country, everyone shuddered when they thought about it.

"It will also take time for Uber to enter the country, and there will be no large-scale movement of Uber until at least June. ”

Everyone's eyes looked at Chen Dongcheng, with doubts and rejoicing.

"A $17 billion valuation is not so easy to get, and it will take at least three months to hire the top investment banks. ”

Everyone's expressions were soothing, and they all exhaled in unison.

"In the past six months, what we should do is to defeat the fast as soon as possible, make sufficient capital reserves, and meet Uber. ”

Cheng Wei smiled bitterly: "Chairman Chen, we are not good at financing, and this financing is also the help of Mr. Peng of Tengxun." ”

"If you don't understand, dig it, Liu Qing, have you thought about it?"

Cheng Wei was stunned: "You said Goldman Sachs' Liu Qing?"

Chen Dongcheng's thoughts made Cheng Wei stunned for a while.

Dig up Osamu Yanagikawa's daughter, or dig from Goldman Sachs, you can figure it out!

Cheng Wei swallowed his saliva, and he was really a little moved.

He started as an ordinary product manager, and little by little he brought Didi bigger, and the most important thing is talent.

At present, there are no professionals who understand financing up and down Didi, so they just have to dig up talents.

Cheng Wei's main task is to be responsible for introducing talents for Didi.

Didi will also usher in the joining of this strong woman in history, but the time was advanced by Chen Dongcheng by half a year.

If you don't do it in advance, Chen Dongcheng doubts that Didi will be beaten down by Uber all of a sudden.

Historically, Didi suffered heavy losses before it reluctantly repelled Uber.

The price paid makes every Didi's shareholder feel painful.

The reason is naturally that it was not fully prepared, and in the face of Uber, which had just finalized a valuation of $17 billion, it was almost knocked down.

Although Chen Dongcheng doesn't know how to raise money, he knows how to help Didi annex as soon as possible.

Only the merger of Didi and Kuaidi can compete with Uber.

It's just cannibalism, and in the end it's only Uber.

The people in the conference room looked at each other, how could they talk about digging Liu Qing of Goldman Sachs while chatting?

They all think that these two big guys are really a bit whimsical.

Liu Qing has worked at Goldman Sachs for 12 years, is it so easy to dig?

Who would not think that he would not sit in the position of general manager of Goldman Sachs Greater China and come to Didi to give Cheng Wei a hand?

"Why don't I try?"

Cheng Wei was a little nervous.

He didn't expect that Chen Dongcheng would find another way to poach people from Goldman Sachs.

Cheng Wei really didn't have this thought, and he didn't even dare to think about it.

As the deputy general manager of the strategic investment department of Tengxun, Mr. Peng must have a way. ”

Chen Dongcheng smiled evilly: "We might as well hide the news of the successful financing and tempt Liu Qing." ”

Cheng Wei's face was full of surprise, and he nodded excitedly for a while: "Okay, Goldman Sachs did contact us before, but the offer was too low and I refused." ”

Didi now accounts for 60% of the market share, as if it has become an industry leader.

In terms of playing fast, you can only hold Ahri's thigh to have the possibility of turning the tables.

Goldman Sachs naturally noticed it, but the previous tentative offer was directly passed by Cheng Wei.

Goldman Sachs' offer was still a little lower, and there was no news from it.

Wang Gang is usually calm and rigorous, and he couldn't help but smile bitterly at this time: "You can figure it out." ”

Chen Dongcheng and Cheng Wei looked at each other and smiled, those who become big things are not informal.

As long as Liu Qing can be dug up, Didi will have the capital to compete with Uber, which is the most important thing.

As for the means of making points, that's trivial.

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