109 Investment on Silicon Valley companies

[Florida, USA]

[Fort Myers]

[South Village at Florida Gulf Coast University]

In a dorm room in South Village, Florida, a young Japanese man named Shuichi Suzuki couldn't contain his excitement as he gazed at a widescreen TV.

"Isn't this Shinro?" Shuichi exclaimed, recognizing the figure on the screen.

Shuichi happened to be the cousin of Shinro Suzuki, and his curiosity got the better of him. He took a sip of his juice and mused, "What's he doing here? He even founded a company in this place... KiShin? That name sounds oddly familiar..."

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[Manhattan, New York]

[Four Seasons Hotel]

Shin received a phone call from Andrew, the CEO of Target, while staying at the Four Seasons Hotel in Manhattan.

With a hearty laugh, Andrew remarked over the phone, "Well, I didn't expect this to be your way of aligning the stars with those superstars..." He paused for effect before continuing, "But I have a feeling it's going to take more than that."

Shin smiled confidently and said, "It doesn't matter. As long as my company gains recognition, many people will purchase our products. When they compare our products to Tora and Suzuki, they will still choose the ones that provide the most entertainment. It doesn't matter whether Tora and Suzuki have endorsements from big superstars."

Andrew simply chuckled and replied, "Let's see..."

With a smile, Shin concluded the call. 

In fact, many of his new partners in the USA, like Celine and others, had reached out to inquire about his situation.

At this moment, Shin received a report from Orio Masayoshi regarding the technology companies in Silicon Valley.

Shin still had a month left in the USA before returning to Japan, and he intended to make the most of his time to unearth the hidden treasures that had gone unnoticed by the people of this land or the world.

Having already booked a flight to San Francisco, he prepared to travel to the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, where Silicon Valley is situated.

The journey would take approximately 8 hours, so Shin promptly hailed a taxi to head to the airport.

After some time, he boarded the airplane and journeyed to San Francisco International Airport.

Upon arrival, he hailed a taxi to transport him to Silicon Valley. As he reached his destination, he dialed a number.

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[Saratoga, California]

[Silicon Valley]

[The Plumed Horse]

The Plumed Horse, an upscale restaurant, had three men seated at a table, sipping on water.

One of these men was Zeph Olson, a middle-aged individual and the CEO and founder of the fledgling World Wide Web, which was still in its early stages.

Another was Nathaniel Walsh, a man in his 30s and the CEO of RealSoft. Nathaniel had been a student at Carnegie Mellon University, where he assembled a team to research the connection of physical objects to the internet. RealSoft was still in its infancy and had yet to generate any revenue, making them eager to secure investors, though they had been struggling in this endeavor.

The third man, Albert Chandler, held the title of CEO at Rebolt Technology, a company specializing in Global Positioning System and Mobile Phone technologies.

With a smile, Albert addressed the other two men, saying, "It appears you've been invited by Shinro Suzuki as well?"

Zeph nodded in agreement, adding, "Yes, our company is in need of investors, and an opportunity to secure substantial funding from such a wealthy individual was too enticing to pass up."

Nathaniel chimed in but expressed his concern, "We've been waiting for an hour, though..."

Albert nodded, revealing, "I wouldn't have waited here if he hadn't provided me with $2,000 as proof."

Zeph and Nathaniel both nodded in agreement, with Nathaniel adding, "Yes, that guy also transferred that amount of money into my account."

While they were deep in discussion, Zeph's phone rang, and he promptly answered, "Hello?"

Shin's voice came through on the phone, and he inquired, "Did you see two gentlemen at your reserved table?"

Zeph nodded and asked, "Are you nearby, Mr. Suzuki?"

Shin simply replied, "Please wait for me..." and ended the call.

Several minutes later, to their surprise, they spotted a young man approaching their table. Uncertain, Zeph cautiously inquired, "Mr. Suzuki?"

Shin nodded and took a seat in the unoccupied chair.

Nathaniel, still a bit puzzled, asked, "Are you the one who offered to invest in our company?"

Shin affirmed with a warm smile. He had arranged this meeting after learning about the technologies they were researching.

These companies were all located in the renowned Silicon Valley, which had not yet attained the level of popularity and reputation it held in his past life. Among them was the CEO of WorldWide Web, Zeph Olson.

WorldWide Web was still in its initial stage and was underestimated by people worldwide.

The other CEO specialized in IoT, which stands for Internet of Things. This technology plays a vital role. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies, designed to connect and exchange data with other devices and systems via the internet. These devices range from everyday future household objects to sophisticated future industrial tools, with endless possibilities.

As for the CEO of Rebolt Technology, the company focused on GPS and mobile phones. While the mobile phone market was already established, it was still in its early stages of development.

Why did Shin reach out to these individuals? Was it to secure their technologies and rights? While that may seem like a logical and reasonable assumption, what Shin truly aimed to acquire from these companies was their research capabilities.

By consolidating these research companies under the umbrella of KiShin Research, Shin could expedite the advancement of technologies for his handheld and console research projects.

Zeph maintained a serious tone, unfazed by Shin's youthful appearance. He inquired, "Mr. Suzuki, I'm intrigued. How do you intend to invest in my company?"

The others joined in, their curiosity piqued as they gazed at Shin.

Shin smiled as he made his proposal, "Would it be possible for me to acquire 80% of your companies' shares?"

Nathaniel was taken aback by the request, exclaiming, "That's impossible!"

Albert also shook his head and remarked, "Mr. Suzuki, that's quite improbable."

Zeph echoed their sentiments, stating, "Such a proposal is difficult for us to accept."

With a tinge of regret in his voice, Shin acknowledged their responses, "I expected as much from the three of you."

Then, the three men fixed their attention on Shin as he continued, "I'm prepared to make substantial investments in your companies, but under these conditions." Shin handed a paper to each of them.

They examined the papers, and one of the conditions outlined a partnership in research with KiShin Research, which they found reasonable.

Zeph agreed, stating, "I can accept those terms."

The other two nodded in agreement.

Albert inquired, "KiShin company? We haven't heard of your company before. Are you certain you can invest a substantial amount in us?"

The others also nodded inquisitively.

Shin smiled as he clarified, "My company is based in Japan..." He noticed the three of them exchanging confused glances and added with a smile, "My company's net worth is around 1 billion USD."

Upon hearing this, the three of them looked at Shin in utter shock.

Shin maintained his smile, thinking, 'That seems about right... My company's revenue is at least 170 billion yen from the significant sales in Asia alone.'

Zeph, Nathaniel, and Albert gaped at Shin in disbelief, their expressions reflecting their astonishment, "1... 1 billion!?"