Sequoia China completes a new fund raising of approximately US$9 billion
Beijing time on July 5th, according to foreign media reports, Sequoia China has completed the fundraising of a new phase of about 9 billion US dollars, which is at the top of the target range. The support of a group of internationally renowned LPs with long-term cooperation has also attracted the participation of many new LPs, mainly from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and other regions. It is reported that this round of fundraising by Sequoia has received more than 12 billion US dollars in subscriptions, with an oversubscription of 50%, showing that international funds are still highly recognized by the Chinese market.
According to the SEC Filing, Sequoia China has registered a new US dollar fund, including a Seed Fund, a Venture Fund, and an Expansion Fund. Fund) and a Growth Fund. The four funds will continue to focus on investments in the technology, consumer and healthcare sectors.
In the past two years, although the uncertainty of domestic and foreign markets has increased, especially the discussion about the “withdrawal of US capital” from China has been rampant, but in the past few months, many domestic US dollar funds have successively announced that they have completed US dollar fundraising or closed their accounts for the first time.
Tencent plans to invest 10 billion yuan to support basic scientific research in ten years, and the “New Cornerstone” researcher project” begins to apply
On July 5th, Tencent’s official Weibo announced that it will invest 10 billion yuan in 10 years to support a group of outstanding scientists to devote themselves to basic research and realize the original innovation of “from 0 to 1”. The project is called “New Innovation”. cornerstone”.
The “New Cornerstone” project is a new basic research funding project led by scientists, funded by Tencent and operated independently under the guidance of the China Association for Science and Technology. For the selected scientists, each person in the experimental category will receive no more than 5 million yuan per year, and each person in the theoretical category will receive no more than 3 million yuan per year, and the funding will last for 5 years. The 2022 “New Cornerstone Researcher Program” plans to fund 60 scientists. (Source: Titanium Media)
The official response of “Suning Tesco Bankruptcy and Liquidation” reported on the Internet: At present, everything is operating normally
In the early morning of July 6, regarding the rumors of “bankruptcy and liquidation” circulating on the Internet, Suning.com issued a statement saying that “Suning.com’s bankruptcy and liquidation” rumored on the Internet was a rumor. Suning Tesco said that the company’s current operations are normal, and its business has stabilized and improved. In response to false rumors and false information on the Internet, the company will pursue legal responsibilities in accordance with the law and safeguard its own legitimate rights and interests.
According to Red Star News, the source of the news came from the Central City Court’s Key Case Center. According to the official website, the Center for Critical Cases of Zhongcheng Court is a legal service institution under the Zhongcheng Ten Billion Industry Research Institute (a member of Tsinghua University Asset Management Co., Ltd.). On July 4, with the help of the Central City Court’s Key Case Center, two suppliers sent materials to apply to the Nanjing Intermediate People’s Court for bankruptcy and liquidation of Suning.com. The staff member also said that according to the law, the court must decide whether to accept the application within 15 days after receiving the application, and it can be extended for 15 days in special circumstances.
According to the financial report, Suning.com’s revenue in 2021 will be 138.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 44.94%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies will be -43.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 912.11%. (Source: Fast Technology)
Tesla is forming a “hard core litigation department”, Musk said it was attacked by too many people for no reason
Beijing time on July 5th news, as early as May, Elon Musk said that Tesla is establishing a “hard core litigation department” to initiate and enforce lawsuits, and this team has now begun to form.
Musk made the revelation in an interview with the GettingStoned podcast, and when asked how Tesla’s litigation team is going, Musk noted that the company is now hiring some lawyers for the team, and Musk also said that some applications People include those who responded to his post on Twitter.
“Tesla is being attacked relentlessly by so many people. So I think we have to have a strong litigation team, essentially fighting back. A lot of really talented attorneys have submitted their resumes, We’re looking at these resumes. We’re going to hire a bunch of people who respond to my tweets. We’re under constant attack. It’s crazy,” Musk said. (Source: Sina Technology)
Important TSMC suppliers warn: chip material prices will continue to rise next year
On July 5, Japan’s chemical industry supplier Showa Denko said recently that raw material costs are rising at an unexpected rate, so it will start raising prices while cutting unprofitable product lines.
Showa Denko, an important supplier of manufacturing materials to chip maker TSMC, expects to further increase product prices in response to a range of economic challenges facing the entire chip industry. The company’s chief financial officer Hideki Somenomiya said in an interview that the price increase was due to the fact that global central banks have raised interest rates dozens of times this year, in addition to the supply chain tension caused by the epidemic, the soaring energy costs caused by conflicts and the sharp depreciation of the yen. the impact.
In addition to raising prices on products, Showa Denko has begun ending sales of certain types of products and terminating customer contracts because the company believes that these products have no potential for profitability. (Source: TechWeb)
Jay Chou’s new album “The Greatest Work” is about to premiere, and QQ Music’s reservations exceed 4 million
On the evening of July 5th, Beijing time, Jay Chou, the king of music, dominated the hot search on major platforms, sparking heated discussions among netizens. It is reported that the prelude to Jay Chou’s long-lost new album “The Greatest Work” will premiere at noon on the 6th, and will be simultaneously logged on official platforms such as QQ Music and Bilibili.
“The Greatest Work” is Jay Chou’s first album after “Jay Chou’s Bedside Story”, and also Jay Chou’s 15th solo album. It has been 6 years since the last album. Because the interval is too long, Jay Chou’s new album has also gained unprecedented attention this time. The number of reservations for QQ Music alone has exceeded 4 million, setting the fastest record.
The album will officially open for pre-sale on July 8 and go live on July 15. (Source: cnBeta)
Wechat has tested the “Size Account” function, and the same mobile phone number will be able to register two accounts
Beijing time on July 5th news, WeChat said yesterday that it will allow users to quickly register another WeChat account without the need for an additional mobile phone number. Although this function has not been officially launched, the scope of the internal test quota is gradually expanding in the near future.
In the specific operation, the user can click “WeChat-Me-Settings”, slide to the bottom, find “Switch Account”, a reminder will automatically appear, and then select “Register a new account”. After selecting “Register a new account”, click “Aided registration through current WeChat account” below, the small characters below are displayed, no new mobile phone number is required, just verify the large number to register, and you can remember the account number and password if the registration is successful. .
The user’s newly registered WeChat account will be added to the list of switching accounts, and users can switch between the previous account and the new account to log in. However, before switching the login account, please set up the WeChat account for the new WeChat account. Before binding a new mobile phone number, you can only log in by verifying the password through WeChat. (Source: Sina Technology)
iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max core configuration and price exposure: up to 1TB storage + 8GB memory, starting at $1099
Beijing time on July 5th news, recently, there is news in the supply chain that Apple suppliers have begun to ship components for the iPhone 14 model, which is expected to be mass-produced soon.
The whistleblower Anthony listed the core configuration information and prices of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 Pro is priced at $1,099 (about 7,352.31 yuan), and the iPhone 14 Pro Max is priced at $1,199 (about 8,021.31 yuan).
In terms of configuration, iPhone 14 Pro / Max will be equipped with A16 Bionic chip, equipped with 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED displays respectively, rear 48MP+12MP+12MP cameras, storage versions starting from 128GB, up to 1TB, using 8GB memory, battery capacity They are 3200mAh and 4323mAh respectively, support AOD screen display, support Face ID, and pre-install iOS 16 system.
In addition, there is also news that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will use the new “pill + punch screen” instead of the notch screen, while the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will still retain the notch screen, It uses the same A15 chip as the iPhone 13 series. (Source: IT House)
Tesla unveils first prototype solar extended-range trailer, which will “range” for electric pickups
On July 5, Beijing time, according to The Paper, Tesla showed a prototype of a solar-powered extended-range trailer for the first time at the IdeenExpo exhibition in Hannover, Germany, claiming that it could provide additional battery life for Tesla’s Cyberpick. mileage.
The trailer prototype unveiled by Tesla this time is a solar extended-range trailer with solar expandable panels and a Starlink dish that is capable of SpaceX’s Starlink Internet satellite system. According to attendees, the range-extended trailer appears to be able to provide a considerable amount of energy to the car thanks to the foldable solar panels. The trailer also appears to be lighter, but it has not yet been announced whether an additional battery pack will be installed inside it.
As the popularity of electric vehicles increases, so does consumer demand for their cruising range. Many automakers are considering adding solar panels to electric vehicles to extend their range. (Source: Pingwest)
NBA 2K23 Announces Champion Edition Cover Character: Michael Jordan
2K announced that 14-time NBA All-Star, 5-time Kia NBA MVP, 6-time NBA Champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan will appear in NBA 2K23 On the covers of both the Michael Jordan Edition and the Classic NBA 2K23 Championship Edition.
“After making 23 the most recognizable number in sports, it’s only fitting that we bring the Michael Jordan Edition to NBA 2K23,” said Alfie Brody, vice president of global marketing strategy for NBA 2K. Excited to introduce a brand new premium version of the game with NBA 2K23 Champions Edition, as no other player speaks for the word ‘champion’ quite like Jordan. We look forward to celebrating the game with the community when it launches on September 9th online”.
With Michael Jordan returning to the cover of NBA 2K23 this year, the game will also reintroduce the Jordan Challenge, encouraging players to recreate 15 iconic moments from Jordan’s illustrious career. (Source: Machine Core Network)
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