Chapter 1780

"As for investment..."

Although $1 billion is a zero less than $10 billion, he can't support it if he pays alone. What's more, this is only the first stage of investment. What about the follow-up? Lanli alone can't create 10 billion US dollars. The way to create a large company can't rely on personal strength.

Otherwise, why do large companies want to be listed?

But if the introduction of Wall Street capital, Sisyphus film's independence and creativity should be how to ensure?

Let's take a step back and say that Sisyphus pictures is willing to accept Wall Street capital, but they don't have any works except a "pop drummer". The only thing they can rely on is the signboard "Langley hall". Therefore, as Andre said, Langley has to go to the Financial District of London, to the wall street of New York, and to the Silicon Valley of San Francisco, Looking for more investment support.

How did things get to this point?

Lanli knows that everything is caused by himself. He also knows that he has thought about this problem, but he can't help but have a sense of absurdity again: he is just an actor, an ordinary actor who loves to perform, but the development of things is far beyond his ability.

Even if he is reborn, he is not omnipotent.

"Why not consider venture capital funds?" At this time, Matthew's voice interrupted lanli's thinking. He raised his head and looked at Matthew's investment in doubt. "I don't mean to look for the support of the venture capital fund, but to say that we should create a venture capital company, set up a venture capital fund, and then support the follow-up development of Sisyphus film by the venture capital fund."

"Why such a big circle?" Andy interjected.

Matthew explained, "it's very simple. The initiative is in control. We can treat the venture capital fund as a middleman. Externally, they communicate directly with those sources of funds. Whether it is Wall Street capital or idle funds, they are responsible for the consequences caused by interest control; Internally, they have a direct communication with Sisyphus film, and it is up to them to decide which projects are worth investing in and which need to be reconsidered. "

"The difference is that we use venture capital funds as a transit point to digest all gains and losses internally, isolate Wall Street capital as far as possible, and ensure the independence of Sisyphus pictures to the greatest extent." Matthew elaborated his idea. "Of course, the premise is that we must create the venture capital fund ourselves."

There's something wrong with it.

Matthew went on to explain, "look at it this way. In fact, my initial thought was, why can't we imitate DreamWorks? We set up the company with our own funds, and then we run it ourselves. Lanli is a shaker, but his bank account is enough to support our project production in the next year. As long as it's not a big project like Star Trek, he can support it for a period of time. "

Lan Li spread out his hands and made a look of being butchered: anyway, his bank accounts are all managed by Matthew.

"Not only Langley and Andre, but Eaton and I can also inject capital. We can all become shareholders, including Cohen brothers and Robert Redford. In fact, they can participate in the establishment of Sisyphus pictures in their own way. This is our company, but the reason why things have developed to the present scale is that we hope to promote independent film production, right? So why are we still fighting alone? Our cooperation with Sundance can be more diversified and deeper. "

With Matthew's explanation, Andy and Andre's ideas are gradually clear.

"But?" Andy answers.

Matthew nodded and said, "but the disadvantage is that opinions may be too mixed, and there may be many problems in income distribution. We all know how many family businesses, or friends start their own businesses, have collapsed because of such reasons. Although we all believe in lenley now, if the company has a loss, can we still keep calm? Who knows? "

Andy looks at lanli again and says with a smile, "won't you be sad?" Matthew actually "attacked" Lan Li directly, without any scruple.

"I've passed that stage." Lan Li deliberately made the expression that life is loveless.

Matthew rolled his eyes, ignored lanli, and continued, "what's more, as Andre said, we need a huge amount of money in the future. If we want to be big, we can't be tied up. DreamWorks is a lesson for us. So we need a more stable environment. Venture capital fund is now the main choice of independent entrepreneurship, but also the best choice. "

"You mean to set up a venture capital fund with our funds, and then invest in Sisyphus pictures and our streaming media platform, just like those self-employed technology companies or independent film companies." Andre's mind has come to Matthew's front, and the whole blueprint has gradually come out.

"The only difference is that we invest in ourselves, and then use the venture capital fund to manage the funds. We can separate the capital chain and artistic creation from each other through the venture capital fund, and the two parts can be relatively independent. At the same time, everyone who participates in the investment, gains and losses can be managed through the venture capital fund, and the accounts are clear at a glance. They can't directly participate in the management and operation of Sisyphus pictures, reducing all disputes to the minimum risk. "

"In the future, we can attract more Wall Street capital, but we will not be affected. Even if Sisyphus fails and goes bankrupt, the venture capital fund can still survive, and then complete the revenue and expenditure cycle through other investments. "

Andre and Matthew's ideas fully fit together, but lanli is still a little hazy - the general meaning can be understood, but the specific implementation is full of fog. As expected, they are separated from each other. Lanli once again firmly believes that he is not suitable for financial management and management.

Andre turned to Matthew and said, "it's feasible, but the biggest problem is: who should set up the venture capital fund? Who should be in charge? This is crucial. "

First of all, his ability must be outstanding. He needs to think from the standpoint of Sisyphus pictures, but he must remain relatively independent.

Secondly, it must be trustworthy, otherwise in the future, he may become the executioner who interrupts Sisyphus film's artistic creation because of his interests, because the venture capital fund must also consider its own interests, otherwise those investors will turn away coldly.

Finally, we must have experience, on the one hand is the experience of venture capital fund management, on the other hand is the experience of Hollywood film field.

So far, Sisyphus film's main work is their own internal digestion, not to mention Arthur and Matthew, even Alexander Hamilton and Eaton domer have been used, but the specific management personnel must be professionals, which is absolutely not an easy thing.

Andre is thinking about whether to ask Alexander for his opinion.

But Matthew said a name, "what do you think of Robin, Langley? I mean, Robin herzer. "

Blue Li slightly Leng Leng.

Andre didn't know, "who?"

Langley finally joined the conversation again, "the fund manager of the heather cross foundation."

Like the cross couple, Robin herzer's son suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

In fact, Robin is a very good fund manager. He is 47 years old. He once climbed to a new height in Wall Street. He is in his prime of life and his career is prosperous. He has rich management experience, outstanding ability and wisdom. He can stand at the top of the pyramid if he keeps on working hard.

But his son was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 17, which completely disrupted his life. At the beginning, he tried to balance his family and career, but gradually he couldn't do it. His son needed him, and his family needed him. Although it was extremely difficult, he chose to leave. Before his career was about to reach its peak, he returned to his family and took up some jobs as a freelancer, And started running some charitable foundations.

Later, Robin witnessed the first appearance of "another light" in Rockefeller square. He found the heather cross fund.

In the twinkling of an eye, Robin has been the fund manager of heather cross fund for nearly two years. His work is excellent. Although it can't restrain the gradual deterioration of his son's illness, he can finally find a balance between work and family; Most importantly, he is doing his best to help other families suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is like a ray of sunshine in life.

In terms of ability, experience and character, Robin is undoubtedly the best candidate; But lenley has other considerations.

"Robin wants to spend more time with his children. I don't want to undermine his wishes. " Lan Li expressed his concerns.

Matthew nodded in agreement. "Of course. This is the premise. However, I think that if we set up a venture capital fund, the working hours will still be free, and we can still guarantee the working environment of the heather cross foundation, just change the work content. I think we can ask Robin

"... well." Langli pondered for a moment, but still did not nod down, "Andre, you'd better ask Alexander first."

Andre nodded in affirmation.

Instead of persuading him, Matthew changed the subject. "If we can set up our own venture capital fund, I think I can persuade Henry and Charlotte to sign a check. I also have some savings here. In addition, as long as you speak, Eaton is sure to be the first to raise his hand

Billion dollars, it seems that it is far away, but as long as lanli is willing to climb the mountain and cheer up, it is not really a problem.

Andre also showed a smile, "I said before, to see if Langley is willing to go back to London for a walk."