Capital markets are brutal, and both Martin Eberhard and Elon Musku know very well.

Because of capital, Elon Mascu can kick Martin Eberhard out of the Tesla he created, and because of capital, Martin Eberhard now has no say in the Tesla he created.

However, thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, if Elon Mascu can develop Tesla very well, then Martin Eberhard will have no way to take revenge in his life. In the history of Tesla's development in another world, although there have been many crises, they have all been resolved by Elon Mascu one by one.

But in this world, there is a peep at Tesla.

"Don't forget, even if you sell your shares to Apple, based on the agreement we signed earlier, even if he owns your shares, he won't have any say in the company."

Elon Mascu looked at Martin Eberhard with a calm face and said this, but in fact, a very big wave had risen in his heart.

Martin Eberhard sneered and said, "Yes, Apple owns my shares, and they don't have a voice, they don't have decision-making power." However, that is based on the normal development of the company. ”

After a pause, Martin Eberhard looked into Elon Mascu's eyes and said with some gritted teeth: "However, the company is now in the risk of breaking the capital chain and falling into a crisis of trust among users, what if Apple gets my shares, they propose to increase capital?" ”

Capital increase is a common means of big fish eating small fish in the capital market, and the consortium does not require any absolute controlling stake after taking a stake in a company, which seems very humane. But in reality, they can put the company in financial trouble, or come up with investments that require a lot of money.

At this time, if the other shareholders of that company are unable to come up with the funds to turn the company around, then the consortium will take the money.

It's not about doing good deeds, it's about grabbing shares in the company.

I take the money, you can't take it out, and after I take out the money, the valuation of the company increases. So, should your shares also be properly diluted?

Once, twice, or three times, when the shares of other shareholders are diluted to the point that they have no right to speak, the consortium will use means to transfer the company's assets, or directly list and cash out.

This is the cruelty of the capital market, and it is also the means by which many consortia dressed up in the cloak of angel investment plunder wealth and creativity.

This is also what Elon Mascu is most worried about right now.

But Martin Eberhard's threat is not over yet, and he is smiling very happily at this time, he has always felt that Elon Mascu is an angel when he first worked with Elon Mascu. But when Elon Mascu later kicked him out of Tesla, he saw Elon Mascu as a demon, a demon who had stolen his dreams.

"You don't have any money now, I've checked your finances, and as far as I know, you have less than $100 million right now. In your opinion, how much money does Apple have? Or rather, how much money does that genius boss of Apple have? ”

At this time, the two people who are talking to each other are undoubtedly geniuses, but when they call the genius boss of Apple, they do not have the slightest other emotion, as if they are describing the sun rising in the east every day.

In fact, in Silicon Valley, where Tesla is headquartered, any high-tech company that is envied by countless people has recognized the founder of Apple as a genius. Although Apple is not in Silicon Valley, based on the high-tech business that Apple is currently engaged in, Silicon Valley people believe that Apple will one day return to Silicon Valley.

The main reason, of course, is that none of them knows Apple's plans for a spaceship headquarters.

Elon Mascu's heart suddenly calmed down, and he even laughed.

"Do you think that young man who is not yet twenty years old will be able to snatch Tesla from my hands? Do you think he really knows how capital is played? ”

This is a strategic contempt for the enemy, and in fact Elon Mascu attaches great importance to Apple, not only because Apple is rich, but also because of the genius of Apple's current design ideas, product ideas, etc.

If it weren't for Apple's opening to buy his Tesla, he would definitely welcome Apple's stake in Tesla, and even reduce the offer he said to a certain extent.

You know, Apple now has more than 20 million users, and how many of these users can become Tesla users? What's more, the increase in users, when there are no problems with the product, will always show a growth trend.

"I'm sorry to tell you the good news, I have already contacted Mr. XX from Toyota, he will come to our company in the next two days, and he is willing to accept 50 million US dollars in exchange for a 10% share agreement."

This is tactically valuing the enemy, Elon Mascu told Martin Eberhard the news before he signed an agreement with the other party, in order to stabilize Martin Eberhard.

Because of the third-party shareholding, it is difficult for Apple to dilute Elon Mascu's equity and seize Tesla through capital increase.

Besides, Is Toyota rich?

In terms of market capitalization, which is recognized all over the world, Toyota is indeed richer than Apple, which only a small percentage of people agree with the valuation.

Martin Eberhard was instantly angry, he really didn't expect Elon Mascu's movements to be so fast.

"Don't be too happy, now, it's up to us to move fast."

After throwing off a sentence, Martin Eberhard rushed straight out of Elon Mascu's office.

In the office hall outside the office, those Tesla employees were still in a state of panic. They can't help but worry that the company has no money, and although it can still pay a starting salary, it has lost its future.

Without money for R&D, there is no new product, and the product that has just been launched has lost its customer base, let alone occupied the market.

Moreover, there are many contradictions between the two founders of the company, although they can't hear the exchange in the office just now, but judging from Martin Eberhard's expression at this time, it must be a big quarrel.

Not to mention the panic of Tesla, nor to mention that Elon Mascu picked up the phone to contact Mr. XX of Toyota immediately after Martin Eberhard left.

After Martin Eberhard left Tesla, he drove his Lotus sports car directly to the airport.

This Lotus sports car was given away by Lotus Motors, because when Tesla decided to make a pure electric sports car, only Lotus Sports Car in the world was willing to pay attention to them.

Of course, his Lotus sports car is still a gasoline car.

On the way to the airport, Martin Eberhard called his lawyer.

"Prepare the information of my Tesla stake, and then book the earliest ticket to Boston, which I am already on my way now."

The lawyer was puzzled and asked, "Why go to Boston?" ”

Martin Eberhard replied calmly: "I want to sell all my shares to Apple." ”

Compared to the anger he showed in Tesla, he was very calm at this time, how could he be a person who was irritable because of his emotions to the point where he could be at this point?

Everything just now was just to put more pressure on Elon Mascu.

The lawyer hesitated for a moment and asked, "Do you really want to sell it?" At this time, the price may be very unsatisfactory. ”

Martin Eberhard laughed and said, "It doesn't matter if I sell it or not, the important thing is that I sell it." ”