Chapter 974?

"It's my turn, change me!"

At the end of August, the game substrate manufacturer gave away two large arcade machines for free, one for air combat games, and the other for motorcycle racing. Grab the single-person motorcycle and drive.

"Ho!"

Song Ya was summoned out of the basement by Dr. Mei. This time, the 3DFX trio took the initiative to visit Highland Park, as well as 3DFX President Ballard and A+ Venture Capital President Dr. Chen.

They dare to come naturally with confidence. Because large arcade game companies are not as sensitive to the price of game substrates as ordinary PC users, the market was quickly opened up after the superior 3D performance of the Voodoo chip was tested, and more and more arcade game companies started Based on this chip design game, the number of orders has soared, and the most difficult period is finally over.

The east is not bright, the west is bright, what is lost is the mulberry elm harvested in the east.

"So the 20 million in the next two quarters is unnecessary?" Song Ya asked.

"Uh... Of course it's better to have..." One of the trio received a death stare.

"There is still a gap in funds, but the financial difficulties have been greatly alleviated. At least I don't have to ask people to find money anymore."

Ballard said: "The banks, as well as EA, Carmack, and those graphics card manufacturers who were interested in investing in the early days also began to let go."

Song Ya raised her eyebrows, "Oh? How do you say it?"

"They are willing to join us with a valuation of 100 million." The second of the trio said excitedly.

"Hehe, seeing that the prey on the cutting board is about to fly away from their mouths, they are impatient, right?"

Song Ya was worried about the guys who wanted to take advantage of the fire before. At that time, their quotations were not even at this valuation, but now... Hehe, 3DFX has calmed down, and it is more reasonable for them to finally quote price tag.

How can this be so kind? Do you really think you are a top hunter? Compared with me, you overturned, right?

But the price of 100 million... is really good. I paid 10 million before and after and own 38% of 3DFX. According to the new price, it is equivalent to an appreciation to 38 million.

Of course, the proportion of shares will shrink after accepting the capital injection, but it will not reach that much in reality.

But after all, they made money on the books!

"Forget about the graphics card manufacturer's money,

I don't even want to give it to me. "

The third of the trio said. They hate those guys who secretly organize price alliances, "The joining of Carmack and EA is good for us, APLUS, the games they produce create demand for our chips, if it is not for playing those games, ordinary users will not buy 399 knives at all A graphics card."

"This is strategic. With their money and partnerships, we can continue to discuss the next round of capital injection and listing with people on Wall Street. The prospectus can also be well written."

Ballard asked sincerely: "How is it? APLUS, I think Carmack's psychological price is only so much. He paid for this capital injection personally... He is very proud. If we don't agree, he may die. We have to turn around and support other chip manufacturers such as ATI."

"You are his mole." Song Ya pointed to the trio who had a close relationship with Carmack.

"No, no, how is it possible!"

The trio waved their hands again and again, "3DFX is our own business, we are the founders of the company! Don't you remember APLUS?"

"Humph."

Song Ya is arrogant on the surface, but her mood is actually very happy. Looking back now, how can I say that these three are definitely not liars, at most they are habitual liars, and the founders of Silicon Valley technology companies mixed with them are actually quite miserable ...

With the news of a new valuation of 100 million, can those financial media have no choice but to turn around and lick themselves? hey-hey.

"What's your opinion?" He asked Dr. Chen and Dr. Mei.

The two also nodded.

"That's fine, you can start negotiations." The major shareholder gave authorization, "If you need me to come forward, let me know in advance. I am very, very busy recently."

Good news for 3DFX, not so good news for the other.

Jim Clark is the qualified founder of Silicon Valley. He really buried a hole, and gave it to Microsoft and himself. He released IE3.0, which looks quite competitive in Microsoft. After 5 shares, Netscape began to announce good news one after another.

First of all, Netscape and ATandT, which is the largest telephone company in Mimi, have reached a strategic cooperation agreement.

A few days later, Netscape announced that it had also reached a strategic cooperation with the three veteran Internet access and online service providers in the United States, AOL, CompuServe, and Pordigy. At the same time, Netscape also acquired the software division of CompuServe.

HandR Block, the parent company of CompuServe, is the largest tax filing service provider in Mimi. It has also reached a strategic cooperation with Netscape. Netscape will provide technical support for its online and electronic tax filing business.

After Jim Clark quoted Clausewitz's famous saying 'offense is the best defense' in his speech earlier, Netscape launched the gold version of the navigator browser that had been prepared for a long time. It integrates a word processing program, breaks the boundaries between browsers and Html authoring tools, enables users to drag and drop files and images freely, and directly challenges Microsoft Word in another battlefield.

Their leading technology hero, Mark Anderson, also announced that the Netscape browser will appear in TV set-top boxes and other devices that can access Internet content through digital TV next year, and complete the "last mile" that the Internet field has always been thinking about.

After Netscape continued to throw heavy punches, Microsoft's side pulled away. The seemingly beautiful IE3.0 was exposed to major security holes by hackers, and more and more bugs were discovered after users began to use it deeply...

When Microsoft released Windows 97 on the 28th, it put the patched IE browser into its Plus! The software package still failed to change the situation, and the stock price of Netscape skyrocketed like taking medicine. Not only did it completely recover the lost ground, but it also broke through the historical high, approaching the $170 mark in one fell swoop.

This is... very embarrassing, one hundred and seventeen minus one hundred and thirty-five, which means that after Jim Clark's Silicon Valley investor friend took over the stock from him, he enjoyed a 25% return in less than a month.

Overturned.

Although no profit is equal to loss, Song Ya still admires Jim Clark. He is indeed a Silicon Valley tycoon. There must be a reason why Time Magazine named him the business leader of the year. He is fast and ruthless. This is the real Good hunter.

At any rate, he still holds 2% of Netscape stock in his hand, and the stock price of Infoseek, which belongs to the Netscape family, has rushed along with the boss, and he has eaten meat and soup...

"According to Microsoft's software update rhythm, it seems that Netscape's stock price will not be a problem if it rushes all the way to 200 dollars before IE4.0 comes out."

Song Ya murmured to herself, "I was so angry with him before, I feel like I want to find an opportunity to go to Silicon Valley to mend my relationship with Jim..."

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