<b>Chapter </b>314
By now, Aubree could tell that the Manchotech executives were almost convinced by her sales pitch.
She was confident that once they had reviewed this final report, they would be won over, unless they were buffoons<b>. </b>
The Manchotech executives pored <b>over </b>the new report in their hands solemnly. If all the ambitious ns outlined within truly came to fruition, this would undoubtedly be an immensely profitable partnership for them.
The leading executive, Dmytro <b>Svystun</b>, <b>was </b>the head of Manchotech’s investment division. The fact that Manchotech sent this fellow was an indication of how seriously <b>they </b><b>regarded </b>this potential partnership with GrabCheap. In fact, their management had already agreed internally to proceed with the coboration prior to this. The <b>only </b>question was the investment amount, which hinged on Aubree’s overall presentation.
At this point, it <b>was </b>clear that they could confidently <b>proceed </b>to <b>offer </b>Aubree their full support.
Aubree waited quictly for their response<b>. </b><b>ording </b><b>to </b><b>her </b><b>sources</b>, Manchotech had set a limit of a billion dors for her project. However, how much they would offer her eventually hinged entirely on <b>this </b><b>meeting</b>.
She estimated that if she could <b>secure </b><b>at </b>least <b>500 </b>million for this round, the <b>next </b>phase of GrabCheap’s development could kick into high gear. Her team could thenunch a full–scale marketing blitz <b>across </b>all channels. This <b>will </b>catapult GrabCheap to unprecedented sess!
Ms. Miller, by approaching Manchotech <b>for </b><b>a </b>coboration, <b>you </b>must be <b>aware </b>that <b>we </b>prioritize long–term, mutually beneficial cooperation. The initial investment does not mean future funding <b>is </b><b>assured</b>,” Dmytro exined.
He had finished reading the report. To be honest, from his <b>perspective</b>, he initially thought GrabCheap had some potential but not enough to eclipse the established emerce giants. After all<b>, </b>there had been other opportunistic ventures like this in the <b>past</b>. Not long ago, there was one that focused on women users but which had since sunk into oblivion.
Besides, it was only because Aubree had the backing of the Turner Group that they <b>were </b>willing to <b>consider </b>working with her.
The one billion budget they had earmarked <b>was </b>just for show initially. Based on Dmytro’s initial analysis, he would have invested no more than two
hundred million.
But after seeing these numbers, Dmytropletely changed his mind. He thought, “Anyone who doesn’t invest in this project is an absolute fool!”
“This is a remarkable project. I find it hard to believe it originated from an 18–year–old,” Dmytro said sincerely.
“You young people already have such vision at your age. You will aplish great things! And in the future, when people talk about this, they’ll say 1, Dmytro Svystun, have <b>a </b>pretty sharp eye for investments myself!”
He thenughed heartily. As an investor, he always found backing promising talent far more fulfilling than simply pouring money into projects<b>. </b>
How did Bowen Turner achieve so much <b>at </b>such a young age? It <b>was </b>the same reason. He invested in projects which he regarded <b>as </b>having good prospects, no matter <b>what </b>others think, and nearly every one of them had seeded. Many of the talents he invested in came from humble beginnings.
Finally, Dmytro announced, “One billion. That’s the first round of investment.
“The terms of the contract need to be revised. If your project continues to deliver <b>results </b><b>as </b>outstanding <b>as </b>those outlined in your proposal, Manchotech will inject 2 billion in the second round!”
Dmytro <b>was </b>only authorized <b>to </b>approve investments amounting to one billion. The subsequent two billion would <b>require </b>approval from the upper management. Nevertheless, he was confident that once he brought this report back, his superiors would <b>agree </b>with his decision.
Aubree beamed knowingly. She could tell that Manchotech’s offer <b>for </b>the second round was a hint to <b>her </b>to give Manchotech first dibs on all her future projects.
However, this <b>was </b>not necessarily a bad thing for her<b>. </b>
“Mr. Svystun, while <b>I </b>appreciate your faith in us, I’m afraid I can only offer you <b>a </b>10% equity <b>stake</b><b>,</b><b>” </b>Aubree rified.
The expressions on the Manchotech executives froze<b>. </b>