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Houston Angel Network

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Houston · Pre-Seed–Growth · 17 people tracked

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The Houston Angel Network (HAN) is a non-profit angel investing organization focused on strengthening the innovation ecosystem by providing founders and startups with capital and mentorship.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Houston, US
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
120

Team · 17 people

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Brian Fenske· Board Memberin
Diaco Aviki· Board Memberin
John Karanikas· Board Memberin
Stephen Klein· Board Memberin

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Houston Angel Network went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 98 of 120 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×35Medical Devices ×23AI & Machine Learning ×22Hardware ×22Deep Tech ×21SaaS ×21Biotech ×17Consumer ×17

HQs:United States×57Canada×2Germany×1Ecuador×1Türkiye×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 57 portfolio companies
63%
solo founders
36 of 57 mapped founding teams
50%
repeat founders
of 14 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×362 founders×123 founders×84+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with education data

The University of Texas at Austin ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×3Techstars ×2

Investments · 120 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12024 · 12023 · 12022 · 22019 · 32017 · 12016 · 12015 · 111 dated

Corinnovacorinnova.cominJun 2017✓ verified

CorInnova develops a minimally invasive, non-blood contacting cardiac assist device designed to treat acute heart failure patients who cannot use existing solutions.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US

John Criscione(Director)inWilliam Altman(Executive Officer, Director)inDennis Robins(Director)Boris Leschinsky(Executive Officer)Clarice Motter(Executive Officer)Keith Svagerko(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsKeiretsu ForumTMC Venture FundCowtown AngelsHarvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New YorkWellcome TrustAggie Angel Network+1 more

15Five15five.comin𝕏

15Five provides a strategic performance management platform that helps businesses track employee engagement, performance, and retention through tools like performance reviews, goal tracking, and AI-powered manager coaching.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

David Hassell(Executive Officer, Director)inShane Metcalf(Director)inNazar Ivanivin

BoardBrent Hill(Director)inMatthew Cowan(Director)in

Co-investors500 GlobalChaifetz GroupConnetic VenturesConvergeEdison PartnersGray Line Partners+9 more

23andMe23andme.comin𝕏

23andMe operates a research platform that collects genetic data from millions of users to advance genomic research and health discovery.

BiotechDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechLongevityMountain View, US

Anne Wojcicki(Co-founder & CEO)inLinda Avey(Co-founder)Paul Cheung(Co-founder)Andrew Page(Executive Officer, Director)Kathy Hibbs(Executive Officer)in

BoardEsther Dyson(Director)

Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCivilization Ventures Management, LlcEQUIAMG SquaredInvestXJazzya Investments+12 more

Acceledentacceledent.com
Adient Medicaladientmedical.com

Adient Medical develops absorbable medical devices, including implants designed to remain safe and effective during their useful lifetime and then dissolve on their own, avoiding removal procedures and related complications.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesPearland, US

Mitchell Eggers(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMichael Hogan(Director)Robert Tucci(Director)

Co-investorsBroadview VenturesTexas HALO FundTexas Ventures

Agileddagiledd.aiin

AgileDD offers a human-guided AI platform that ingests unstructured technical documents (PDFs, images, MS Office files, including handwriting via OCR) and extracts, indexes, and searches them using generative AI, machine learning, and RAG.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAIN Ventures

AI Drilleraidriller.com

AI Driller provides a cloud-based operations platform for drilling and completions teams to plan, engineer, monitor, and execute wells in a single interface.

EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsCortado Ventures

Amplified Sciencesamplifiedsciences.comin𝕏

BiotechWest Lafayette, US

Diana Caldwell(Executive Officer, Director)inVincent Jo Davisson(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAndrew Cothrel(Director)Wade Lange(Director)Robert Saunders(Director)

Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalElevate VenturesGravity VenturesIU VenturesFlywheel FundOCA Ventures

AnaOno Fashionanaono.comAug 2022

AnaOno designs post-mastectomy and post-surgery bras and breast forms for breast cancer survivors and people recovering from surgery, offering intimates for recovery and everyday wear.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechPhiladelphia, US

Dana Kasse Donofree(Founder)inHarvey Hoffman(Director)W. Morgan Churchman(Director)

BoardSusan Nethero(Director)

Co-investorsBroad Street AngelsGolden SeedsRobin Hood Ventures

Aroviaarovia.com

Arovia manufactures Splay, a portable display device that combines a collapsible screen with ultra-short-throw projection technology for productivity, presentations, and entertainment.

ConsumerDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsHouston, US

Alex(Co-founder, Optical Engineer)George(Co-founder, Mechanical Engineer)Alexander David Wesley(Executive Officer, Director)Taylor Yoke(Executive Officer, Director)Rahul Chandra(Executive Officer)Wesley D Alexander(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBoot64 VenturesTexas HALO Fund

Biologicsbiologicsmd.comFeb 2016

BiologicsMD is a preclinical therapeutic company developing patent-protected recombinant fusion proteins that target the parathyroid hormone receptor for treatments in hair loss, bone disorders, and oncology.

BiotechHealthtechFayetteville, US

J. David Owens(Executive Officer, Director)Robyn Goforth(Executive Officer)Rob Gensure(Executive Officer)

BoardRamsay Ball(Director)Calvin Goforth(Director, Promoter)Lynn Kirkpatrick(Director)

Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsRobin Hood Ventures

Bodhibodhi.solarin𝕏

Bodhi is a design-focused software company that provides customer experience software for the residential solar industry, using data automation and behavioral science to engage homeowners.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergySaaS

Scott Nguyen(CEO)Kay Paulus(Head of Engineering)inJana LG(Head of Design)Stefanie Naden(Head of Customer Success)inJeff Bennett(Head of Product)in

Co-investorsClean Energy VentureSWAN Impact NetworkClean Energy Ventures

Bold Diagnosticsbolddiagnostics.com

Medical device company developing cardiovascular diagnostic solutions.

Bonehealthtechbonehealthtech.comin𝕏

Osteoboost is an FDA-cleared bone health solution designed for postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

BiotechFemTechHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesRedwood City, US

Dr. Dan Burnett(Founder & CEO of Theranova and Osteoboost Co-Founder)Dr. Shane Mangrum(PM&R Physician and Osteoboost Co-Founder)Laura Yecies(Chief Executive Officer & President)in

BoardMichael Jaasma(Chief Scientific Officer and Osteoboost Co-Founder)John Osborne(Director)

Co-investorsAmbit Health VenturesEsplanade VenturesBand of AngelsIT-Farm CorporationPortfoliaReno Seed Fund+1 more

Boomerang'sboomerangspies.com𝕏

Boomerang's produces Australian-inspired frozen meat pies and handheld meal options sold in the frozen food aisle.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechAustin, US

Lance McInnes(Executive Officer, Director)Jack Fennell(Executive Officer, Director)Jack Fennel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardSabrina Merage Naim(Director)Don Short(Director)Lee Valkenaar(Director)

Co-investorsAssembled BrandsCentral Texas Angel Network

Bymmtbymmt.com

MMT develops nondestructive testing instrumentation to measure mechanical properties of oil and gas pipelines without service interruption, using patented frictional sliding technology and AI modeling.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyHardware

CaseCTRLcasectrl.comin

CaseCtrl develops iQueue for Surgical Clinics, a digital surgical case management and scheduling platform for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and private surgical practices.

Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSugar Land, US

Co-investorsTechstarsHearstLab

CellChoruscellchorus.comin𝕏

CellChorus develops a visual AI platform called TIMING that performs high-throughput dynamic analysis of single cells, measuring cell activation, killing, and movement over time for biopharmaceutical research.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US

Dan Meyer(Founder)inNavin Varadarajan(Founder)inLaurence Cooper(Co-founder & Board Chair)inRebecca Berdeaux(Chief Scientific Officer)in

Co-investorsBreakout VenturesTexas HALO FundY Combinator

Chowcallchowcall.net

ChowCall is a veteran-owned food ordering and delivery app that provides doorstep delivery from local restaurants to military bases and surrounding communities.

FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces

Cinegifcinegif.com

Douglas G Richardson developed a patented animation technology for visual content creation, used by smartphone manufacturers and content platforms globally.

HardwareMedia & Entertainment

Douglas G Richardson

Co-investorsTexas HALO Fund

ClearCamclearcam-med.comin

ClearCam develops ClearScope, an in-vivo laparoscope cleaning device that keeps the surgical camera lens clear during laparoscopic procedures.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesAustin, US

John Uecker, M.D.(Executive Officer, Director)inDouglas Stoakley(Executive Officer, Director)inFrank Barbella(Director)John Uecker(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardBill Hale(Director)David Laverty(Director)

Co-investorsKeiretsu ForumTexas HALO Fund

Cognition Therapeuticscogrx.comin𝕏

Cognition Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing zervimesine (CT1812), an investigational once-daily oral small-molecule therapy designed to protect brain synapses by blocking toxic protein oligomers.

BiotechHealthtechPittsburgh, US

Susan Catalano(Executive Officer, Director)inHarold Safferstein(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardNada Jain(Director)Franz Hefti(Director)Robert Gailus(Director)Mark Breedlove(Director)

Co-investors3E Bioventures CapitalAtlanta Technology AngelsiNetworksDolby Family Ventures

Cognotagetsynapse.comin𝕏Mar 2019

Cognota is a LearnOps platform for corporate learning and development (L&D) teams that unifies work orchestration, workflow tools, and AI agents into a single system.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSToronto

Ryan Austin(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Sikora(Director)

BoardLaura Lenz(Director)

Conversificonversifi.comin

Conversifi is a video-chat platform that pairs university language learners with fluent peers for real conversations, with instructor-assigned discussion topics from conversation guides mapped to textbooks and OER materials.

EdTechSaaS

Steven Krubiner(Founder)in

Co-investorsBoro CapitalNext Coast Ventures

corrosion-resistant completion tubingcra-tubulars.com
Corveus Medicalcorveusmedical.comin

Corveus Medical develops a minimally-invasive catheter-based treatment that deactivates a sympathetic nerve branch to address heart failure progression.

HealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US

Tyler Melton(Founder)inIshan Kamat(Chief Medical Officer)inByron Smith(VP of Engineering)in

Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkY Combinator

Csidcsid.com

Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel Network

Davidson Instrumentsdavidson-instruments.com

Davidson Instruments designs and licenses fiber optic pressure measurement systems for harsh industrial environments including downhole oil and gas and power generation applications.

Deep TechEnergyHardware

Direct Kinetics Solutionsdirectkinetics.comin𝕏

Direct Kinetics (DKS) develops radioisotopic batteries based on beta-emitting isotope power sources, designed to provide continuous power for decades in an ultra-light form factor.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

Co-investorsAggie Angel Network

Drilldocsdrilldocs.comin

DrillDocs provides computer vision technology for offshore drilling teams, enabling real-time monitoring of drilling operations through its CleanSight platform that analyzes drilled cuttings and wellbore conditions.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyIoTHouston, US

Calvin Holt(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Francois Ruel(Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer)

Early bird bleed monitoring devicesaranas.com
Edgeenergyevedgeenergyev.comin𝕏

Edge Energy builds power infrastructure technology that generates reliable three-phase power from single-phase supply, avoiding costly grid upgrades.

CleantechEnergyHardware

Endomedixendomedix.comMay 2019

Endomedix is developing PLEXimine, a technology platform based on polysaccharide chemistry that lets surgeons form structured medical devices in situ during procedures.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsMontclair, US

Piyush M.(Founder)inWeiliam Chen(Director)James R. Pastena(Director)John M. Abrahams(Director)Richard Russo(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Olson(Director)

Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkKeiretsu Forum

Everixeverixopticalfilters.comin

Everix manufactures high-performance, affordable optical filters for applications in medical, energy, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesNew Materials

Hooman Banaei(Founder | CEO | CTO)

Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkJohnson Venture PartnersKeiretsu ForumNeer Venture Partners

Exumexuminstruments.comin𝕏

Exum develops the Massbox, a laser ablation laser ionization (LALI) analytical instrument for scientific labs that improves ionization efficiency and ease of use.

Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsDenver, US

Michael A Minyard(Executive Officer)inJames Thorson(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey Williams(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Stephen Strickland(Director)

BoardPaul Giovacchini(Director)Doug Campbell(Director)

Co-investorsBand of AngelsCaruso VenturesCortado VenturesFortySix Venture Capital

Eyetroniceyetronic.comin

Eyetronic develops a non-invasive electrical stimulation therapy and system for patients with progressive visual field loss caused by glaucoma or other optic nerve diseases.

Digital HealthMedical Devices

Feel Therapeuticsfeeltherapeutics.comin𝕏Jan 2019

Feel Therapeutics develops digital biomarkers and digital health solutions for mental health treatment, designed to function as standalone programs or alongside medications.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSan Francisco, US

Georgios Eleftheriou(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Charalampos Tsirmpas(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Irini Fragkiskou(Executive Officer)

BoardVica Manos(Director)inMichel Vounatsos(Chairman of the advisory board, former CEO of Biogen)in

Co-investors2045 VenturesAnthemis VentureGenesis VenturesMetavallon VC

Fluxworksfluxworks.coin𝕏Jul 2025

FluxWorks develops magnetic gearing technology for motion systems, replacing traditional mechanical gears with contactless magnetic solutions.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareRoboticsTexas, US

Bryton Praslicka(Chief Executive Officer)

BoardBradley Harrison(Director)in

Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAggie Angel NetworkAIN VenturesScout VenturesScout VenturesMichigan Capital Network

Galen Datagalendata.comin

Galen Data, Ltd (acquired by Matrix One in December 2024) offers Matrix Connect, a cloud connectivity platform for medical devices that provides a native SDK, web API, configurable dashboards, and compliance frameworks aligned with IEC 62304, HIPAA, GDPR, FDA, and EU MDR.

Cloud ComputingDigital HealthMedical DevicesHouston, US

Abbasi N. Dhilawala(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher G. DuPont(Executive Officer, Director)Alexander L. Condon(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsTamiami AngelTexas HALO Fund

Gecko Roboticsgeckorobotics.comin𝕏

Gecko Robotics builds robots equipped with sensors and cameras to inspect industrial structures like boilers for structural defects, replacing dangerous manual inspections at height.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US

Jake Loosararian(Founder/CEO)inTroy Demmer(Founder/COO)in

BoardGaetano Crupi(Director)inAndrew Davis(Director)inTrae Stephens(Director)in

Co-investorsAlpha PartnersBase Venture Management, Inc.Drive CapitalFifth Down CapitalFormula VCFriends Family Capital+18 more

Gigeasygigeasy.com

Co-investorsGoAhead VenturesIA Seed Ventures

Greasebookgreasebook.com

Greasebook is mobile production software for independent oil and gas operators, letting field pumpers submit gauge data, run tickets, and tank readings from any phone so production numbers reach the office in real time.

Health Herogohealthhero.com

Health Hero is an enterprise platform that turns employee health actions into tokenized, on-chain assets and rewards, offering a private-label real-world-asset (RWA) toolkit, AI-powered dashboards, and a marketplace for trading tokenized organizational assets.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsNeer Venture PartnersOne Planet GroupPortfoliaAnimoca BrandsBlockchain Founders FundIoTeX+1 more

HEATGENheatgenie.com

HeatGen produces a self-heating packaging technology for ready-to-drink beverages using solid-state thermal reactions.

FoodTechHardwareNew MaterialsAustin, US

Brendan Coffey(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDavid Steakley(Director)Anthony Wright(Director)Matt Gase(Director)Joe Canterbury(Director)

Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkKeiretsu Forum

HelloDivorce-Logo (1)hellodivorce.comin𝕏

Hello Divorce offers hourly divorce mediation, with mediators who work with both parties to reach agreements that comply with state rules and avoid court.

ConsumerLegalTechMarketplacesSaaSAlameda, US

Erin Levine(Founder)in

Co-investorsCitrine AngelsEvolution VC PartnersLightbankSwizzle VenturesThe Artemis Fund

Hothintelhothintel.com

Hoth builds augmented reality software for healthcare providers to assist with viewing and performing medical procedures.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsLighthouse Network Ventures Llc

Hugedomainshugedomains.com

HugeDomains is a domain name registrar and broker offering over 4 million premium domains, primarily .com extensions, with a focus on quality names, competitive pricing, and customer service.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplaces

Intero Biosystemsinterobiosystems.com

Interobio Systems develops stem-cell-derived human intestinal organoids that include functioning neurons, blood vessels, muscle, and intestinal lining for use in preclinical drug testing.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtech

Charlie Childs(CEO)inMadeline Eiken(CTO/COO)inJason Spence(CSO)

Co-investorsMichigan Rise

Joyluxjoylux.com𝕏Sep 2024

Joylux develops a line of consumer products focused on women's intimate and pelvic floor health, created with input from an Ob-Gyn to address changes women experience post-delivery and with age.

Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessSeattle, US

Colette Courtion(Founder)Robert Cross(Director)Richard Boxer(Director)Peter Weiss(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsGoddessJ-ImpactMindshift CapitalNext Wave ImpactPortfoliaAlliance of Angels+3 more

Key Verticalkey.coin𝕏

KEY provides curated luxury vacation rental homes in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and other destinations, with professionally managed properties and concierge services.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySteamboat Springs, US

Kim Lalande(Founder + CEO)

Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersAurum Venture PartnersCentral Texas Angel NetworkCitrine AngelsCorsa VenturesEast 11 Ventures+2 more

Knightscopeknightscope.comin𝕏

Knightscope develops autonomous security robots and related technology for physical security and public safety applications.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRoboticsMountain View, US

Stacy Dean Stephens(Executive Officer)William Santana Li(Chairman & Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsStructural CapitalTrans-it Capital

Kxpkxp.bizin𝕏

KXP offers a suite of enterprise software platforms designed for digital transformation across industries including manufacturing, agriculture, energy distribution, and fishing operations.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSIstanbul, TR

Laz3Dlaz3d.comin𝕏

Lazarus 3D produces patient-specific, 3D-printed anatomical models made from soft synthetic polymers that mimic human tissue, under its FDA-cleared Pre-Sure platform, so surgeons can rehearse incisions, sutures, and complex procedures before operating.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Jacques Zaneveld(Founder & CEO)inCheri Waddell(VP of Pre-Sure Products)in

Co-investorsEast Post Road Ventures

Legworkslegworks.com𝕏

LegWorks develops prosthetic knee devices, specifically the ATK HydraPro, for individuals with lower limb amputations.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

David Green(Co-Founder)Emily Lutyens(Co-Founder)Jan Andrysek(Chief Technology Officer)Brandon Burke(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsToronto Innovation Acceleration Partners

Liberate Medicalliberatemedical.comin𝕏

Liberate Medical develops VentFree, a non-invasive respiratory muscle stimulator that uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation to contract abdominal wall muscles in synchrony with exhalation in mechanically ventilated patients.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesCrestwood, US

Angus McLachlan(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAndrew Offer(Director)inCedric Francois(Director)John Landry(Director)John Moore(Director)Rod Wolford(Director)

Co-investorsBluegrass Angel VenturePEGASUS CAPITALScientific Health Development

Lightlinemedicallightlinemedical.comin

Light Line Medical develops visible light technology for catheters that reduces infections and improves patient outcomes in minimally invasive medical procedures.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsAstia

Livewakulivewaku.com

A beverage company offering herbal tea-based drinks in subscription format.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

JuanNico

Co-investors37 AngelsBoston Impact Initiative (BII)

Loci Controlslocicontrols.cominAug 2015

LoCI Controls provides real-time monitoring and control systems for landfills to increase methane gas capture and reduce emissions.

CleantechClimate TechHardwareIoTSaaSSomerville, US

Melinda Hale(Executive Officer)Peter Quigley(CEO and Chairman)Andrew Campanella(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSvenErik Karlsson(Director)

Co-investorsConvergeLaunchCapitalLaunch Capital

Luminaremedluminaremed.com
Mariettacookiesmariettacookies.comin

Marietta Cookies bakes and delivers handcrafted cookies in flavors such as chocolate chip, Danish butter, candy chip, sugar wafers, and palmiers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Houston Angel Network made?
Houston Angel Network has 119 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Houston Angel Network invest at?
Houston Angel Network invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
What sectors does Houston Angel Network focus on?
Houston Angel Network focuses on Biotech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Houston Angel Network located?
Houston Angel Network is headquartered in Houston, US.
Who does Houston Angel Network co-invest with?
Houston Angel Network most often shares deals with Texas HALO Fund, Central Texas Angel Network, Aggie Angel Network, among 168 tracked co-investors.

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