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I'm thrilled to share that @Smart Reporting has successfully closed a financing round of 23 million euros, with TVM Capital Life Science leading this Series C funding. A warm welcome to our new investors, including Bayern Kapital, as we bolster our resources to expand further into #NorthAmerica and #Australia. This significant capital infusion will accelerate our #mission to revolutionize medical reporting with advanced, AI-supported products. As we step into the #future, our focus is clear: to enhance healthcare IT markets globally and introduce cutting-edge, AI-based solutions that transform radiological and pathological reporting. The power of #genAI and large language models (#LLMs) is redefining what's possible in the healthcare sector. At Smart Reporting, we're harnessing these advancements to provide crucial support to radiologists and pathologists, making their work not only faster but also more accurate. As we gear up for this growth phase, I'm also pleased to announce the expansion of our management team, welcoming Christian Matzen as our new CFO and COO, and recognizing Sigrid Auweter's expanded role as CPO. A big thank you to our existing #investors for continuing on this journey with us and to our new investors for believing in our #vision. The road ahead is exciting, and I look forward to what we will achieve together in making #healthcare more efficient and effective worldwide. #HealthTech #Investment #ArtificialIntelligence #MedicalReporting #Radiology #Pathology #GrowthStrategy #Innovation #AI

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🚨 AI Meets Real Estate! 🚨 syte, a Münster-based AI-powered real estate startup, has raised €5M in Seed funding! 💰 The round was led by Schwarz Group companies, with participation from Vantage Value, vent.io, and existing investors like HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, Moritz Luck, and Fabian Axthelm. 🌍 This funding will help syte accelerate its mission to digitize and decarbonize the real estate industry through cutting-edge AI and B2B SaaS. 🚀 💡 Led by CEO Matthias Zühlke and CTO David Nellessen, syte is revolutionizing the real estate space by offering banks, estate agents, developers, and planners a powerful AI-based data platform. This platform provides real-time property data, offering insights on: • Property searches • Construction potential • Project calculations • Energy efficiency 🌱 In addition to the investment, syte secured €800K for the "ENERsyte" project as part of the Grune Gründungen.NRW funding competition! 💡🌍 Why it Matters: syte is helping to shape a sustainable and data-driven future for real estate by making properties more energy-efficient and optimizing construction through AI-powered insights. 🏗️🔋 What’s Next? With fresh capital and backing from major investors, syte is ready to scale its platform and further drive innovation in real estate tech. 📢 Stay tuned to Future Techly for the latest updates on this groundbreaking initiative and the latest in tech and business! 💥 Source: FinSMEs #RealEstateTech #AI #SeedFunding #Sustainability #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency #FutureTechly

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📰 My Cofounder is featured in two leading newspapers this morning!👏👏 My cofounder at Footprint Technologies, Carolin Kleinert, gave two interviews for #Sueddeutsche and #Tagesspiegel about a recent study of Startup-Verband that investigated the socio demographic background of #startup founders. It clearly proofs founders typically are originating from families with academic backgrounds or from parents who are entrepreneurs themselves. The majority - but not all of them. Carolin is a great example of this minority who also made it without academic parents or without entrepreneurial role-models within their core families. I am sharing a similar family background, both of my parents do neither have an academic education, nor are they entrepreneurs themselves. It is possible, but it needs more visibility and sharing of such positive examples, so that more and more #Arbeiterkinder are considering becoming entrepreneurs as a career option. This would be a benefit for themselves as well as for our society and economy! For that reason I am celebrating the two articles about Carolin's personal story! 😍 👏 👉 Please check the articles and share them! 🙏

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What are your thoughts for the German startup ecosystem in 2025? In my latest contribution to Business Punk, I shared some of my post November 6th thoughts on the topic [Link in Comments]. Here are my key takeaways: 🇺🇸 🛑 🇨🇳 The new #US administration will drive deregulation to strengthen its tech sector against #China's dominance. #Europe should closely monitor its global impact. 🇩🇪 📂 🤯 The German ecosystem faces structural challenges: #overregulation, a risk-averse culture, and a €30bn #fundinggap drive German success stories get capital outside the EU. 🚀 🧑‍💻 📈 Despite challenges, 2025 holds immense opportunities for German #entrepreneurs. The #earlystage ecosystem has shown resilience even during recessions, while emerging AI hubs like #Heilbronn, #Karlsruhe, and #Heidelberg are on a promising path forward. Personally, I think the transition towards #green economies and #cities has additional potential for the next generation of hidden champions made in Germany. #startup #politics #elections #innovation #tech

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Meet the top German VCs for pre-seed and seed deals in the past year 🇩🇪 In the first half of 2024, Germany's VC activity has slowed down, with 375 deals made compared to 712 in H1 2023. Pre-seed and seed deals have notably decreased, with only half as many as last year. 🤕 However, there are still active players. According to the Sifted report (based on Dealroom.co data), below are the most active VCs in pre-seed and seed deals over the past 12 months. Here are the top VCs 🔥 : HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) 🌍 HQ: Bonn 🎯 Focus: Software, medtech, climate tech 📊 Deals: 35 🌟 Notable: INERATEC , StoryBox GmbH Speedinvest 🌍 HQ: Vienna (offices in Berlin, Munich, London, Paris) 🎯 Focus: Climate tech, deeptech, fintech, healthtech, marketplaces, SaaS 📊 Deals: 32 🌟 Notable: cylib, forward earth Earlybird Venture Capital 🌍 HQ: Berlin 🎯 Focus: Enterprise software, fintech, sustainability, deeptech 📊 Deals: 22 🌟 Notable: Isar Aerospace, Greenlyte Carbon Technologies IBB Ventures 🌍 HQ: Berlin 🎯 Focus: Healthcare, industrial tech, consumer, digital, software 📊 Deals: 17 🌟 Notable: Quantistry, Qdrant bmh 🌍 HQ: Hessen 🎯 Focus: Various sectors in Hessen 📊 Deals: 12 🌟 Notable: Implify, MAGNOTHERM Bayern Kapital 🌍 HQ: Landshut 🎯 Focus: Biotech, life sciences, medtech, software, climate tech in Bavaria 📊 Deals: 12 🌟 Notable: Proxima Fusion, Zentur.io GmbH Atlantic Labs 🌍 HQ: Berlin 🎯 Focus: Climate tech, mobility, digital health in the DACH region 📊 Deals: 11 🌟 Notable: Heyflow, Embea Redstone 🌍 HQ: Berlin 🎯 Focus: Sustainability, fintech, quantum, impact 📊 Deals: 10 🌟 Notable: Crafthunt, Unchained Robotics HV Capital 🌍 HQ: Munich 🎯 Focus: Digital companies in Europe 📊 Deals: 9 🌟 Notable: simpleclub, ecoplanet Green Generation Fund 🌍 HQ: Berlin 🎯 Focus: Sustainability (food, farming) 📊 Deals: 9 🌟 Notable: Reverion, Jua.ai Thoughts on the developments within the ecosystem? Let us know in the comments! #venturecapital #preseed #seed #startups

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Hamburg-based startup atmio has successfully raised €5.1M in a seed funding round led by Notion Capital, with additional investments from SquareOne Venture Capital, HCVC, and Robin Capital. Angel investors Bernhard Mohr and David Rowan also participated in this round. atmio, founded by Matthias Schmittmann and Marius Krüger, specializes in developing an operating system for the oil and gas industry to detect, repair, and report methane emissions. Their comprehensive solution includes handheld and stationary monitors, a mobile app, and an integrated management platform for automated reporting. This system helps natural gas operators comply with new EU regulations on methane emissions, aiming to significantly reduce harmful emissions. The company plans to use the new funding to enter the German market and extend its impact across Europe. Atmio's mission is to tackle climate change by improving methane leak detection and management, which not only reduces emissions but also captures valuable methane that can be brought to market, potentially saving $60 billion annually. 📩 Follow our newsletter to be updated on European startup ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/d2KKpA3E

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Ep.17 Drop #20Angel 🎙 The one & only Philipp Moehring, Co-Founder of Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company, joined me in the hot seat for a rare public appearance 🔥 👉 Introducing Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company FUND III ✍ 👉 Higher valuations = higher expectations 💣 👉 Giving Founders the freedom to be extreme 🤪 👉 Your access gives you your price 💰 Some Founder References on Philipp: dennis müller (Amie): "More than most, pmoe is a cheerleader. The journey is already hard enough, some VC's make it harder by sending unsolicited articles with "seen this?". He's the opposite. always fun to brainstorm ideas with him. Differentiated intros relative to others." David Budde (trawa): “He‘s been a great sparring partner and has a ton of experience. I remember, the night before our Pre-Seed closing, we found a minor but important error in our cap table. Unsure what to do, we called Phil late that evening for guidance. To me, it‘s super important to know that I can reach my investors, if it actually matters, and that they‘ll be able to help! + he’s just a really nice guy.” Milos Rusic (deepset): “Phil is amazing! He was actively involved in assembling each of our funding rounds - even in the first round where he committed before we had settled for a lead investor. He actively helped to construct our favourite setup of lead investors for that initial round. He knows everyone and his support is not limited to great intros - he really helps founders to assess and identify which investor could be a right fit for them. 100% reliable, massive value for every company. What they do is really unique.” This was a special one to do, hope you enjoy 🍿 https://lnkd.in/gTRT_SmJ 20VC, #AngelInvesting, #technology, #podcast, #entrepreneurship, #VC, #Founder, #Investing

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🚀 The Future of Innovation Needs Us All! Germany’s startup ecosystem is facing a significant challenge: a 30% decline in active investors. Early-stage startups, the engines of future innovation, are particularly at risk. But every challenge creates opportunity: 🌱 Resilient sectors like GreenTech and AI continue to attract investment, driving transformative solutions for global challenges. 🏠 Family offices can step in, providing patient capital to empower high-potential startups. 🤝 Venture clienting bridges gaps, fostering co-innovation between startups and established businesses. At D11Z. Ventures, we’re committed to strengthening the ecosystem by: ✔️ Investing in the most promising startups. ✔️ Building connections between family offices, startups, and industry leaders. ✔️ Fostering a collaborative environment for long-term innovation and growth. 💡 How do you think we can support the next generation of startups? Join the conversation and share your thoughts with Tom Villinger! #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #D11ZVentures #VentureCapital #GreenTech #ArtificialIntelligence #FamilyOffices #CoInnovation https://lnkd.in/eT_u9uH7

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🚀 Top SaaS startups in Germany 🚀 Germany's SaaS startup scene is booming, with innovative companies leading the charge. Here is a sneak peak at the top 20 🔥 : 🌟 Celonis: A process mining leader that tracks software data to improve company operations. 💰 Funding: $2.4B 🌟 Personio: Develops HR management and recruiting solutions for startups and SMEs. 💰 Funding: $724.3M 🌟 Forto: A digital freight forwarder and logistics management platform. 💰 Funding: $593.4M 🌟 Mambu: Provides a SaaS banking engine for innovative lending and deposits. 💰 Funding: €387M 🌟 Contentful: Offers a headless content management system for multi-channel content delivery. 💰 Funding: $349.6M 🌟 Billie: Reinvents working capital management for small businesses. 💰 Funding: $349.2M 🌟 Taxfix: Simplifies tax filing with an intuitive, chat-like interface. 💰 Funding: $330M 🌟 Staffbase: Provides an internal communications platform for companies and employees. 💰 Funding: $307.1M 🌟 Moss: A corporate credit card designed for comprehensive business spending. 💰 Funding: $203.6M 🌟 Atheneum: Connects businesses with experts through a B2B Research Technology platform. 💰 Funding: $200.7M 🌟 Jedox: Simplifies planning, analysis, and reporting with a cloud-based software solution. 💰 Funding: $140.6M 🌟 Pricefx: Offers a full suite of price management solutions adaptable to business needs. 💰 Funding: $131.3M 🌟 SAP LeanIX: Manages Enterprise Architecture and multi-cloud environments with a SaaS solution. 💰 Funding: $120M 🌟 Camunda: Develops a BPM platform for designing and automating business processes. 💰 Funding: €107M 🌟 finleap: An international fintech company builder. 💰 Funding: €101.5M 🌟 Xentral ERP Software: A lean ERP cloud software centralizing business processes. 💰 Funding: $94.6M 🌟 Parloa: A Conversational AI platform for automating customer service. 💰 Funding: $92M 🌟 BRYTER: Provides a no-code platform to automate expert knowledge. 💰 Funding: $89M 🌟 DataGuard : Helps businesses operationalize compliance and build trust. 💰 Funding: $81.7M 🌟 AnyDesk Software: The fastest remote desktop software for new usage scenarios. 💰 Funding: $77.7M Check out the list for the remaining startups not mentioned here! 🚀 #saas #startups #insights #funding

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🔸 🔶 🔸 AI is going vertical 🔸 🔶 🔸 In a new guest article for Gründerszene / Business Insider I talk about how vertical AI is revolutionizing the work environment: After genAI took the world by storm it has rapidly commoditized. To train an advanced LLM costs hundreds of millions of $$$. But the usage of LLMs has become commonplace. Now the AI world is turning vertical: How can genAI solutions successfully be deployed within industry verticals? Not on the surface but solving some of the tough industrial challenges in a substantially new way, driving an increase in productivity by a factor of 2-5? That has become a core area of interest for AI in 2024. Vertical AI is already making inroads into a number of core industries such as consulting, finance and healthcare but is also being used in less obvious sectors such as wind energy generation or sports. Over time it is likely to affect our work environment across all sectors. And - unlike earlier automatizations - it is going to affect mostly white collar rather than blue collar work. Welcome to a new and lasting technological disruption. Gründerszene, the leading online magazine for the startup scene in Germany (operated by Business Insider), got interested in the subject and has featured an article on the subject this week. Take a look at the online article following the link below (in German): https://lnkd.in/ecJcUwHK (the Gründerszene article as a pdf: https://lnkd.in/eimBKSQP)

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"Investing in top VC funds is like getting into Berghain." 🚀 Key Takeaways from the 2024 VC Report for DACH 👇 ✅Germany saw $6.9 billion VC funding in 2023, led by sectors like #robotics and #climate tech. ✅Despite a global downturn, the #DACH region VC market remained resilient. ✅#Cleantech and #AI received significant attention, notably through major funding rounds like Atlas Agro and Aleph Alpha. ✅IPOs may re-emerge in 2024, offering potential exits. The report provides detailed insights and trends for navigating Germany in 2024 successfully. 📈 🌐 For a deeper dive into these insights check out the full Report by Startup Insider: https://lnkd.in/gE-EgjFv #Tech #Investment #VC #Startup #VentureCapital #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Germany #Austria #Switzerland #StartupInsider sparksense

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📊🇩🇪 Berlin remains German Startup Capital! 🚀   🌐Insights into Germany's Startup Landscape: Ernst & Young's Startup Barometer for 2023 unveils key trends in German startups. Despite a 39% dip in total investments compared to 2022, amounting to 2.4 billion euros, Berlin maintains its lead with a 39% market share.   🤖 Yet, the AI sector, flourishing notably in Berlin-Brandenburg, saw a significant surge in investments across Germany, reaching 943 million euros. AI emerges as the frontrunner in total investment volume, signaling promising prospects for the software sector.   With 468 new startups emerging in Berlin alone last year, the city retains its position as the top business location in Germany, edging out Munich to second place. Despite a 7% decline, attributed in part to overall investment decreases, Berlin's appeal to startups remains robust.   For a deeper dive:  👉 https://lnkd.in/dwJjxXxN   #AirportRegionBB #StartupCapital photo©stock.adobe.com - sdecoret, Layout: Melanie Gartzke

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💻 Breaking News! Exciting things are unfolding in Germany's Financial sector, and Hessen Startups are leading the revolution! 🚀 Don't miss the exceptional, ground-breaking startups laser-focused on transforming the financial service industry. Get the full scoop: https://lnkd.in/eFdyABW8 Featuring: Qontigo founded by @Iulian C. - Pioneers of financial intelligence innovation. Traxpay spearheaded by Markus Rupprecht - Revolutionizing sustainable working capital. tokentus investment AG under the leadership of Oliver Michel - Venture capital investment for blockchain business models. axytos GmbH - Modular API-based financial management platform. Resonanz Capital - Tailormade investment solutions. RUUT - Simplifying money transfer from Germany to Turkey. Eagle Eye Investments - Strategists for impact investing. Dark Analytics - Experts on information security in finance. TraFinScout GmbH, Eckhard Creutzburg, Fincite Ventures, Joachim Reinhardt - The digital export financiers. OWO Technology GmbH (MilePay) steered by Derek Yun, Spark Yu- FinTech revolutionaries. Exaloan AG, Andreas Höfner, Gregory Wheeler, Luca Andre Frignani - The global B2B marketplace connector. Maxi Digital GmbH, Salih Zeki Çimen - The digital bank wiping borders for immigrants. FINVIA Family Office, Christian Neuhaus, Hanna Cimen, Marc Sonnleitner - Navigating assets sensibly. Geld und Wissen GmbH - The software tool augmenting equity funds. Venture Advisory Partners, Daniel Putsche, Peter Nadolinski - Entrepreneurial advisory approach to venture finance. These are the game-changers you should watch out for! #startups #innovation #Finance #Fintech #FinancialServices #HessenStartups #GermanyStartups #Entrepreneurship #EUSTartupNews

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Germany's startup ecosystem is a powerhouse waiting to fully unleash its potential in driving digital and sustainable transformation. But how do we make sure this happens? The Startup-Verband, the voice of German startups, addresses this head-on with their bold new initiative, "Innovationsagenda 2030: Weltklasse Made in Germany" (link in comments). Here’s what resonates most with me: 🚀 A Regulatory Framework Built for the Future To foster real innovation, we need policies that allow startups to experiment, iterate, and scale swiftly. Flexible, forward-thinking regulations in areas like AI and Climate Tech could be the catalyst for Germany’s long-term global leadership. 🌟 Stronger Leadership & Collaboration The future of innovation depends on tighter collaboration between government, industry, and startups. Building partnerships that connect research with industry can ignite sustainable growth and cement Germany’s place as a global innovation hub. 💬 What do you think is the most crucial next step in shaping Germany's innovation landscape? Let’s discuss in the comments below! #Innovationsagenda2030 #Startups #DigitalTransformation #Germany2030

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Swap Berlin Tech Bubble for Street Smarts: Trading Tech Hype for a Hammer ⚒ I started a “little” project. Taking over a small traditional SME until the end of this year. I have been working in digital consulting / corporate venture building, VC backed startups & corporate ventures with mainly tech at their core, which was fun, though & I learned a lot. During my travels I realized though that something was missing. 🛣 The charm of street-smart entrepreneurship: I was working for a booth construction company after my A-levels and was truly inspired by their way of honest entrepreneurship. Work very hard, focus on delivering value immediately and cash-flow accordingly. My favorite clients at etventure were similar. 🏊‍♂️ Swim against the current: While a lot of people work on the next (tech) trend, I though why not work on something hardly anybody (in my bubble) is interested in. Traditional “boring” businesses. Businesses that can be massively enabled by digital technology to deliver more effectively instead of getting disrupted. 🏒 A LOT of SMEs in Germany are looking for a successor and can’t find one: So why start from 0? These companies are the backbone of the German economy. Maintaining and developing them not only promises to preserve their legacy, but also strengthens local and national prosperity. 🤓 The best way to grow is to do something you are not ready for. YET: Instead of over-preparing. I thought. Let’s pick a project I am not qualified for and become qualified on the way by encountering problems and solving them. Plus, the topic of SME acquisition is just fascinating to me right now. My approach: Start the search part-time. Freelance & (success-based) services in e.g. Sales, Project Management, Product Marketing on the way ideally for SMEs to enhance my network & understand the SME avatar better. Well, and to earn my living. 😉 Share the challenges I encounter, explain how I solve them & what I learned on the way. Some of these solutions might become valuable services & products for others too. I am pretty sure this is going to be a hell of a ride, taking risks and having loads of ups and downs. Legends say it takes 6-18 months. The goal is to keep going. Emotional state: Nervous and excited at the same time. _____ Has anyone ever changed their career path in this way? How did you deal with it, and what did you learn along the way?

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🔥 🤝 New Partner @ Tela Network: Matthias Isler, Fractional CTO 🔹 "As an entrepreneur, your most valuable resource is often time." - Matthias Isler 📖 Read about Matthias Isler on Tela Blog: https://lnkd.in/d5bS_DGA 👉 Matthias Isler in one sentence: Matthias is a passionate technologist and entrepreneur with expertise in building cloud-based startups, and experience in business strategy, digital marketing, and managing high-performance remote teams across various industries. 🤝 Add Matthias Isler on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/d5QMcVUR ☕️ Follow Tela Network on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dUEVryNw 💎 On Tela, every message pays you. Use Tela to reduce your inbox overload. 👉 You can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/d3gmiTzu 👋 Please consider sharing this post, and if you have any thoughts, let us know in the comments!

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🎙️ Listen in! Our Co-Founder Nico joins the Startup Insider Podcast to discuss: - The challenges PropTechs face in convincing the real estate sector to adopt SaaS solutions - The massive market opportunity in decarbonizing buildings - The technological hurdles in real estate and why AI is essential to overcoming them 🎧 Tune in to catch all the insights! 👀 #NetZero #RealEstate

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Is the retail giant REWE Group building Germany’s first food-superapp? 🛒📲 Rewe has always been a pioneer in digital offers and now expands its portfolio with investments and partnerships. Last month alone, 2 deals hit the news: 1️⃣ Rewe participated in Flink's new funding round of 150$mn valued at ~900$mn (down about 70% since its peak valuation). With this cash injection, Flink plans to break even in Q2 2025, apparently having reached operational profitability in selected markets already today. Also they plan to open 30 additional warehouses. 2️⃣ Lieferando and Rewe announced a partnership, providing access to 3000 SKUs of Rewe’s assortment via Lieferando’s app, delivered by Lieferando’s courier network. “Rewe Express” promises delivery times of 45 minutes, closing the gap between Rewe’s scheduled delivery and Flink’s ultrafast delivery. With the new offers, Rewe now ticks many boxes that I expect from a food-superapp, combining all things food, and beyond: ✅ Brick and mortar stores ✅ Click and collect ✅ Scheduled delivery ✅ Quick-commerce (via Flink and Lieferando) ✅ Offer promotions in app  ✅ Digital travel agency  ❌ The only piece missing is food delivery. Did you know that the Russian chains X5 and Magnit are also at the frontier of supermarket tech? ➡️ Magnit has integrated AI to monitor inventory at shelf level, ensuring products (including 5000 pharmacy SKUs) are always available for their 30 minute delivery & click and collect. ➡️ Meanwhile, X5 Group deploys smart shopping carts, automatically scanning products for a frictionless checkout. I’ve just talked about why the concept of the food-superapp is so appealing at a conference and will share the takeaways here, soon. 

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