Why The $500 Million Facebook Investment Isn't As Big As It Sounds... And What's Next

Hey, what's cooler than a $500 million investment? Tom Johansmeyer takes a look at the future of Facebook investments.

What’s the ultimate share? A $1.5 billion investment opportunity, courtesy of Goldman Sachs’ elite friend list.

As hard as this may be to believe, the recent $500 million investment in Facebook isn’t as big as it sounds. The company is valued at around $50 billion, and big-dollar investments have become the norm. Digital Sky Technologies put another $50 million into the company, with Goldman Sachs throwing in $450 million.

Of course, when Goldman Sachs gets in on the action it’s worth paying attention.

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