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Etsyetsy.comNYSE: ETSYApr 2014

Etsy operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect creative entrepreneurs and independent sellers with buyers worldwide, generating revenue through transaction fees, payments processing, listing fees, and optional seller services like advertising and shipping labels.

New York City, US

Robert Kalin(Founder)inKristina Salen(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Chad Dickerson(Executive Officer, Director)Josh SilvermaninKruti Patel Goyal(Chief Executive Officer)inRafe Colburn(Chief Product and Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsAccelBreyer CapitalBurda Principal InvestmentsGeneral AtlanticGlynn Capital ManagementMosaic Ventures+8 more

Seattiseatti.coinSeed · Jul 2022 · $3M✓ verified

Seatti provides hybrid workplace software that lets teams coordinate office days and book desks, with team bookings that reserve seats and notify everyone at once.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechPropTechSaaSBerlin, DE

Christopher Bieri(Founder)in

Co-investorsPartech VenturesPeak

Koiokoio.coinSeries A · Jan 2023 · $3M

Koio designs and sells premium footwear made with responsible materials and craftsmanship, marketed directly to consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York City, US

Johannes Quodt(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inChris Wichert(Founder)in

Board seatJan-Gisbert Schultze· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsGaingelsOlive Tree CapitalWinklevoss CapitalBrand Foundry VenturesFounders Fund

7Learnings7learnings.comin𝕏Series B · May 2025 · $11M

7Learnings provides AI-based predictive pricing software that forecasts how pricing, marketing, and ordering decisions will affect business outcomes before they are made.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsVentech

Abebooksabebooks.de𝕏

AbeBooks is an online marketplace where independent booksellers offer new, used, rare, and antiquarian books as well as art objects and collectibles.

E-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsSTS Ventures GmbH

Alphasightsalphasights.comin𝕏

AlphaSights connects investors and business leaders with subject-matter experts, providing on-demand access to expert insights across companies, sectors, geographies, and topics.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplaces

Max(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Andrew(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)

Co-investorsConnetic VenturesTA Associates

Audibeneaudibene.dein

Audibene sells hearing aids and related digital solutions for people with hearing loss through Germany's largest network of partnered acousticians.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBerlin, DE

Co-investorsHeartcore CapitalSTS Ventures GmbHSunstone Capital

Chef's Platechefsplate.cominSeries B · Dec 2016 · $6M

Chefs Plate offers a meal kit delivery subscription in Canada, sending recipes and pre-portioned ingredients for dishes inspired by global cuisines.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsECP GrowthBrandProject Capital

Clioclio.comin𝕏

Clio provides cloud-based legal practice management software and client communication tools for law firms to streamline operations and improve client service.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingLegalTechSaaSVancouver, CA

Jack Newton(Founder)inRian Gauvreau(Founder)Sergey Konchakovskiy(Director, Chief Executive Officer)Ryan Wong(Founder)

BoardJulian Steinberg(Director)John Bush(Director)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersCapitalGIntrepid Growth PartnersJMI EquityNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Point Nine+8 more

Clunocluno.comSeries A · Apr 2018 · $8M

Pioneering flexible car subscriptions (Exited)

Co-investorsAtlanticAtlantic LabsValar Ventures Llc

Comatchcomatch.comSeries A · Jun 2016 · $5M

Co-investorsAtlanticAtlantic LabsECONA AGFJ Labs

Convelioconvelio.comSeries A · Feb 2020 · $10M

Co-investorsForestay CapitalMundi VenturesGlobal Founders Capital

ECO Groupgroup.ecoSeries A · Jul 2023 · $8M

A consumer products company offering bathroom hygiene and household items, including flavored toothpaste, laundry detergent strips, and other everyday helpers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerBad Homburg vor der Höhe, DE

Thomas Nehfischer(Founder)

Co-investorsBif

Elderelder.orginSeries B · Jan 2020 · $11M

Elder is a marketplace that connects families with self-employed home carers, offering long-term, temporary, and flexible in-home care for older people across Great Britain.

Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplaces

Peter Dowds(Founder)in

Co-investorsMMC VenturesRainmatterTransLink Capital

Elitepartnerelitepartner.deSep 2005

ElitePartner is a matchmaking and online dating service for academics and singles seeking long-term relationships, operating across German-speaking markets in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

ConsumerMarketplacesSocialHamburg, DE

Eloquii Designeloquii.com𝕏Series B · Apr 2016 · $15M

Eloquii is a fashion retailer specializing in plus-size clothing, offering everyday wear, workwear, bridal, and occasion wear.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US

Minty Yu Zhou(Founder)inJodi ArnoldinJohn AuerbachJulie CarnevaleinSteve ZawadaMariah Chase(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investors500 GlobalBeringeaBullishElizabeth Street VenturesFemale FoundersFJ Labs+7 more

Eolas Medicaleolasmedical.comin𝕏Series A · Jan 2026 · $12M

Eolas operates a platform that delivers targeted, evidence-based medical content to healthcare professionals at the point of clinical decision-making.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS

Co-investorsKindred CapitalAscension VenturesSamaipata

Escapioescapio.com

Escapio is an online booking platform for hand-selected boutique, design, luxury, wellness, and beach hotels, offering curated listings with detailed descriptions and travel inspiration.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality

Everstoxeverstox.cominSeries A · Nov 2021 · $22.5M

Munich Logistics-as-a-Service platform that connects e-commerce and retail brands to a network of third-party warehouses and carriers, managed through one software layer for inventory, fulfillment, shipping, and returns.

Munich, DE

Boris Bösch(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)inFelix Haberland(Co-Founder & CTO)inJohannes Tress(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)in

Co-investorsCapnamicRocket Internet SE

Expertleadexpertlead.cominSeries A · Jun 2019 · $8Macquired by WorkGenius · Aug 2023

Berlin HR-tech marketplace that matched companies with vetted freelance and permanent IT talent using AI sourcing plus peer-to-peer technical screens (video interviews, Q&A, live coding).

Berlin, DE

Alexander Schlomberg(Co-Founder & Managing Director)inArne Hosemann(Co-Founder & Managing Director)in

Co-investorsRocket Internet SENotion Capital

Finanzcheckfinanzcheck.dein𝕏

FINANZCHECK.de operates an online loan comparison platform that gathers individual credit offers from over 20 partner banks in Germany, covering installment loans, car loans, debt restructuring, mortgage financing, and small loans.

FintechMarketplacesHamburg, DE

Moritz Thiele(Founder)

Co-investorsCoastCapECONA AGHighland EuropeTruVenturo GmbH

Formalizeformalize.cominSeries B · Oct 2025 · $35M

Formalize provides a compliance management platform that helps businesses automate and manage compliance workflows across whistleblowing, data compliance, risk, and privacy regulations.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareGovTechLegalTechSaaSCopenhagen, DK

Co-investorsWest Hill CapitalBlackFin Tech

Freskafreska.fiinSeries A · Feb 2018

Freska is a Finnish home cleaning service that provides recurring residential cleaning through trained, vetted cleaners, with bookings and management handled via its app.

ConsumerImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesStockholm, FI

Esa Vuolas(Founder)in

Co-investorsMomentumSpintop Ventures

Gameduellgameduell.comin

GameDuell is an online community and provider of casual and social skill games, including card, board, tournament, and multiplayer games such as Skat and Solitaire.

ConsumerGamingSocialBerlin, DE

Getsafegetsafe.deinSeed · Nov 2015 · $5M

Getsafe is a digital insurance platform offering app-based protection products for individuals across Europe.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital HealthFintechInsurTechSaaSHeidelberg, DE

Christian Wiens(Founder)inMarius Simon(Founder)in

Co-investorsCaesar VenturesCapnamicCommerzVenturesEarlybird Venture CapitalECONA AGIris Capital+5 more

Henchmanhenchman.io

Gilles Mattelin(Founder)Jorn Vanysacker(Founder)Wouter Van Respaille(Founder)

Co-investorsEntourage VenturesPitchdriveAdjacent Ventures Llc

Holidaycheckholidaycheckgroup.comin𝕏Jul 2006

HolidayCheck Group AG is a European digital company for holidaymakers that operates four consumer travel brands.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentTravel & HospitalityMunich, DE

Home24home24.deinacquired by XXXLutz · Jan 2023

Berlin online furniture and home-accessories retailer (originally FP Commerce) selling sofas, beds, tables, lighting, and garden furniture across DACH and other European markets, with a Brazilian sister brand Mobly.

Berlin, DE

Marc Appelhoff(Founder)inFelix Jahn(Co-Founder & former Managing Director)inPhilipp Kreibohm(Co-Founder & former Co-CEO / later Supervisory Board)

Co-investorsGerman Media PoolHV CapitalRocket Internet SEBaillie GiffordPICUS CAPITAL

Hometogohometogo.comin𝕏Series A · Jul 2015 · $7M

HomeToGo is a vacation rental marketplace that aggregates listings from multiple providers, offering travelers access to over 15 million properties worldwide with AI-powered search, verified reviews, and transparent pricing.

MarketplacesSaaSTravel & HospitalityBerlin, DE

Patrick Andrae(Founder)inNils Regge(Founder)Wolfgang Heigl(Founder)

Co-investorsDN CapitalInsight PartnersLeft Lane CapitalPrinceville CapitalProject A VenturesTruVenturo GmbH+3 more

Hublohublo.cominSeries A · Sep 2021 · $26MAcquired

Hublo provides HR and staffing management software for healthcare and social care facilities.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechSaaSParis, FR

Cyril Gantzer(Founder)inLéo-Paul Goffic(Founder)inEtienne Le Scaon(Founder)in

Co-investorsAdelieY CombinatorRevaia

Indochinoindochino.com𝕏

INDOCHINO produces custom made-to-measure suits, shirts, blazers, and outerwear for men and women.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechNot stated

Kyle Vucko(Founder)Drew GreeninHeikal Gani(Founder)

Co-investorsIconica PartnersMadrona Venture GroupHighland Capital Partners

Inspired Goinspiredgo.comin

Inspired Go delivers chef-designed, ready-to-eat salads and other fresh meals (including snack packs, yogurt parfaits, and soups) to customers' homes, using patented packaging that keeps ingredients separated and fresh for up to five days.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

iwocaiwoca.co.ukin𝕏Series B · Jul 2015 · $20M

Iwoca provides finance to small business owners, offering an alternative to traditional bank lending with less paperwork and faster access.

FintechLondon, GB

Christoph Rieche(Founder)inJames Dear(Founder)in

Co-investorsAugmentum FintechNeva Sgr.Prime VenturesCommerzVenturesGlobal Founders CapitalPollen Street Capital+2 more

Jupusjupus.deSeed · May 2025 · $7M

JUPUS is an AI platform built specifically for lawyers and law firms that handles client intake, legal research, and drafting of legal briefs.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS

René Fergen(Founder)inPaul Grouls(Founder)in

Co-investorsCombination VC

Jus Mundijusmundi.comSeries B · Aug 2024 · $22M

Thomas Latterner(Founder)

Co-investorsC4 VenturesFJ LabsSeed4SoftTrue Global Ventures

Klausklausapp.comSeries A · Sep 2022 · $12M

Klaus provides quality assurance software for customer support teams, using AutoQA to automatically analyze customer interactions—including those handled by AI agents—across channels such as voice and BPOs.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech

Kair Käsper(Founder)Martin Kõiva(Founder)

Co-investorsIcebreakerCreandumGlobal Founders Capital

Knixknix.cominNov 2019 · $6M

Knix is an intimates brand that sells leakproof underwear, bras, and period and sleep products for women and teens (via its KnixTeen line).

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFemTech

Joanna Griffiths(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesLead Edge CapitalSWAT Equity Partners

KupiVipkupivip.ruJun 2012 · $38M

KupiVip is an online fashion and apparel marketplace offering clothing, footwear, and accessories for men and women.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Co-investorsAccelIntel Capital

Laserhublaserhub.cominSeries A · Jul 2020

Laserhub operates a digital platform for sheet metal and metal processing that connects buyers with suppliers, generating instant quote calculations, transmitting orders digitally, and optimizing machine capacity utilization.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesSaaS

Adrian(CEO)Christoph(CCO)

Co-investorsEvli Growth PartnersFJ LabsPoint NineProject A VenturesFuse Venture Partners

Linas Matkasselinasmatkasse.se

Linas Matkasse is a Swedish meal-kit subscription service that delivers weekly boxes with recipes and ingredients to customers' doors, offering personalized menus from about 150 recipes across categories such as family favorites, quick meals, low-calorie, and vegetarian, including gluten-free and lactose-free options.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

Co-investorsCreandum

Lumaslumas.com

LUMAS sells hand-signed, strictly limited art editions from around 500 artists, sold online and through 19 galleries worldwide to art collectors.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Mambumambu.comin

Mambu provides cloud banking platform software that enables financial institutions, fintechs, and telecommunications companies to build and deploy modern banking and lending solutions.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Eugene Danilkis(Founder)inFrederik Pfisterer(Founder)Sofia Nunes(Founder)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersBlank Space VenturesCommerzVenturesPoint NineRuna CapitalTCV+1 more

Maplegetmaple.cain𝕏Series A · Sep 2019 · $11M

Maple is a Canadian virtual healthcare platform that connects patients with doctors, nurse practitioners, and specialists to provide timely and convenient access to care.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSToronto, CA

Dr. Brett Belchetz(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)Roxana Zaman(Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer)inStuart Starr(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsRBCx

MedKitDocmedkitdoc.deinacquired by GoMedicus Group · Feb 2025

MedKitDoc (BDS Digital Health Solutions GmbH) is a German telemedicine platform that pairs a health app, Bluetooth medical devices (stethoscope, ECG, BP, etc.), and video consults so nursing homes and chronic-care settings can treat patients remotely.

Hann. Münden, DE

Benjamin Gutermann(Co-Founder & CMO)Dorian Koch(Co-Founder & CEO)inNicolai Nieder(Co-Founder & CCO)in

Co-investorsHealth WildcattersVorwerk VenturesPICUS CAPITALSignature Ventures

Metals Hubmetals-hub.comin𝕏Series A · May 2021 · $11M

Metalshub operates a digital platform for physical raw material trading, serving buyers and sellers in the metals and mining industry.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesNew MaterialsSaaS

Co-investorsPoint Nine

Mobifymobify.comFeb 2016 · $7M

Software-as-a-Service company, exited to Salesforce in 2021.

Co-investorsDigital Future Investments LtdBDC Capital CorporationVistara Growth

MPBmpb.comSeries C · Jul 2019 · $11M

Co-investorsBeringeaFJ LabsVitruvian Partners

Mytheresamytheresa.comin

Mytheresa is an online retailer selling luxury designer fashion, including womenswear, kidswear, bags, sunglasses, and shoes from brands such as Gucci.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Onvistaonvista.de

onvista is a financial information platform providing stock quotes, market data, analysis tools, and educational content for retail investors in the German-speaking market.

Fintech

Co-investorsSTS Ventures GmbH

Paretosparetos.cominSeries A · Oct 2024 · $9M

Paretos offers a cloud-based decision intelligence platform that connects to various data sources to deliver automated forecasts, demand predictions, and optimizations through a dashboard.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHeidelberg, DE

Fabian Rang(Founder)in

Co-investorsLEA PartnersUVC PartnersFreigeist Capital

Planturaplantura.gardenSeed · Jun 2019

Plantura sells sustainable gardening products for home and garden, including peat-free organic soil, beneficial insects, seeds, and a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants through its online shop.

AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMunich, DE

Felix Lill(CEO & Co-founder)inMelissa Raupach(Co-founder)inThomas Nicol(Co-CEO & Managing Director)in

Co-investorsCavalry VenturesTFO GmbHVorwerk Ventures

Realtainmentartnight.com

ArtNight organizes guided painting events where participants create their own artwork with provided materials such as canvas, paints, brushes and aprons, led by artists.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMarketplaces

Aimie(Founder)

Co-investorsSTS Ventures GmbH

rembergremberg.deinMay 2025

remberg provides maintenance management software for industrial companies to manage preventive and reactive maintenance operations.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSMunich, DE

Julian Borg(Founder)inJulian Madrzak(Founder)David Hahn(Founder)inCecil Wöbker(Founder)inHagen Schmidtchen(Founder)

Co-investorsCrew CapitalEarlybird Venture CapitalFly VenturesOxxSpeedinvestTechFounders+1 more

Secretariatsecretariat-intl.cominJun 2026

A global investigations and disputes firm providing expert services to clients and counsel navigating complex investigative, legal, regulatory, and crisis management challenges across multiple jurisdictions.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSector Agnostic

Co-investorsAea InvestorsSemapa Next

SÊMEIAsemeia.ioinMay 2026

Sêmeia builds MedicWise, a digital medical device for remote patient monitoring that automatically collects, structures, and analyzes health data for patients with chronic conditions.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesParis, FR

Mathieu Godart(Founder)in

Co-investorsXAngeCitizen Capital

Skribbleskribble.comin𝕏Series A · Sep 2022 · $10M

Skribble provides a digital electronic signature service that lets users sign documents online with certified and legally recognized signatures.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS

Philipp Dick(Founder)in

Co-investorsDaniel GutenbergVI Partnersb2ventureÜbermorgen Ventures

sofatutorsofatutor.comin𝕏Series B · Sep 2012

sofatutor provides an online learning platform offering educational content and resources to support students' academic success in German-speaking regions.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechSaaSBerlin, DE

Co-investorsEMERAM Capital PartnersFrog CapitalGimv

SoSafesosafe-awareness.comin𝕏Seed · Jan 2022 · $73M

SoSafe provides security awareness training powered by behavioral science to help organizations reduce human risk and build resilient security cultures.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Dr. Niklas Hellemann(Co-Founder & CEO)Lukas Schaefer(Founder)inFelix Schürholz(Founder)Niklas Hellemann(Founder)

Co-investorsHighland EuropeGlobal Founders CapitalLa Famiglia

Stotlesstotles.comin𝕏Series A · May 2025 · $13M

Stotles offers a platform that helps suppliers find and connect with public sector buyers, aiming to make public procurement more transparent and accessible.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesGovTechSaaSSales TechLondon, GB

JohnCarstenTajCarsten Schaltz(Founder)John Witt(Founder)Taj Kamranpour(Founder)

Co-investorsForm VenturesSpeedinvestGTMfundE Nugget Ventures UG (Haftungsbeschränkt)FJ LabsHeadline

The Female Companythefemalecompany.comin

The Female Company manufactures and sells period-absorbent underwear and related intimate apparel for menstruating individuals.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTech

Co-investorsAngel Capital ManagementBurda Principal Investments

Tictailtictail.com

Carl Waldekranz(Cofounder)

Co-investorsBalderton CapitalWestern Technology Investment

Tolingotolingo.comin

tolingo creates multilingual content for medium-sized and large companies that is understood globally.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSHamburg, DE

Jens(Geschäftsführer)

Co-investorsNeuhaus Partners GmbH

Tomorrotomorro.comin𝕏Mar 2025

Tomorro provides an AI-based contract management and negotiation platform used by in-house legal, sales, finance, and purchasing teams.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSParis, FR

Sébastien Decrême(Co-founder & CTO)inThibaut Caoudal(Co-founder & CRO)inAntoine Fabre(Co-founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsKima VenturesMotier VenturesAccelResonanceAdelieFounders Future+3 more

UAMedgar.de

Edgar operates a network of over 60,000 digital and analog advertising media placed in indoor touchpoints such as bars and restaurants, cinemas, fitness studios, universities, schools, supermarkets, and fast food outlets.

AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Ultramarinultramarin.aiinSeries A · Dec 2021 · $11M

Ultramarin develops AI models for investment management, offering equity selection, tactical allocation, and risk-overlay strategies that can be adapted to different investment universes, strategy types (long-only, long/short, portable alpha), and ESG requirements.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech

vialyticsvialytics.dein𝕏Dec 2024 · $8M

vialytics offers an AI platform and web system that lets municipalities capture road condition and road inventory data by driving, with a camera taking geotagged images every few meters that an algorithm classifies into damage categories.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaSWürzburg, DE

Patrick Glaser(CEO)in

Co-investorsEnBW New Ventures GmbHScania Growth CapitalStatkraft Ventures

Vimcarvimcar.dein𝕏Series B · Dec 2018 · $13M

Vimcar offers Fleet, a fleet management software for company vehicle fleets that combines hardware and software to provide automatic digital driver's logbooks, live GPS tracking, and driver identification.

IoTMobility & TransportationSaaS

Co-investorsAtlanticcoparionUVC PartnersAtlantic LabsBattery Ventures

Yotoyotoplay.cominSeries A · May 2021 · $17M

Yoto makes a screenless audio device for children that provides access to stories, songs, and educational content without advertisements.

ConsumerEdTechHardwareMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesBurda Principal InvestmentsDns CapitalEmerge EducationEnjoyventure ManagementRedstone+2 more

Zenjobzenjob.comin

Zenjob is a staffing service that connects companies with student temporary workers through an online booking platform and a mobile app, using AI-based matching to fill shifts and handle payroll and contracts.

Future of WorkHR TechMarketplaces

Cihan AksakalinFrederik Fahning(Founder)inFritz Trottin

Co-investors500 GlobalAtlanticAtlantic LabsDiscovery Ventures III Gmb H & Co. KGForestay CapitalIsomer Capital+4 more

Zoopluszooplus.de

zooplus is an online retailer of pet food and supplies for dogs, cats, birds, rodents, horses, and fish.

ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsHellman & FriedmanSTS Ventures GmbHEQT

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AlandoArtNight GmbHChipCiaoComputeruniverseCyperportEdelightJustBooksLemonOnemomoxMyOptiqueSaas GroupWindeln De

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