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A new venture capital supergroup is forming | TechCrunch

Startups pursuing core technology projects reflect a positive trend in the VC landscape. [ more ]

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Disrupt 2024 speaker applications close at midnight | TechCrunch

Apply for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 by April 26, 11:59 p.m. PT to lead a session empowering startup founders. [ more ]

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Meati Foods bites into another $100M amid growth to 7,000 retail locations | TechCrunch

Mushrooms are a significant area for alternative proteins, with companies like Maia Farms and Meati Foods using innovative approaches for production and attracting substantial funding. [ more ]

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'Wallet-as-a-service' startup Ansa raises $14 million with female investors leading the way | TechCrunch

Ansa raises $14M in Series A funding, with female investors contributing 95.6% to the round. [ more ]

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Meati Foods bites into another $100M amid growth to 7,000 retail locations | TechCrunch

Mushrooms are a significant player in the alternative protein industry, with companies like Maia Farms and Meati Foods leading the way in innovative protein production. [ more ]

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Swiggy, the Indian food delivery giant, seeks $1.25 billion in IPO after receiving shareholder approval | TechCrunch

Swiggy plans to raise $1.25 billion in IPO, with $450 million from new shares and $800 million from existing backers. [ more ]

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Meesho, an Indian social commerce with 150M transacting users, secures $275M in new funding | TechCrunch

Meesho is expanding in smaller Indian cities with a focus on value-conscious customers. [ more ]

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Notable Capital's Hans Tung on why he thinks founders need to play the long game | TechCrunch

Long-term focus on business growth is more critical than short-term valuation fluctuations in the venture capital industry. [ more ]

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$450M for Noname, two billion-dollar rounds, and good news for crypto startups | TechCrunch

Venture capital activity in the crypto sector is picking up after a decline in late 2023. [ more ]

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Investors won't give you the real reason they are passing on your startup | TechCrunch

Investors may pass on startups if they perceive the founder or team as not impressive enough. [ more ]

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Global Founders Capital will deploy Rocket Internet's cash instead of raising a new fund | TechCrunch

Global Founders Capital is transitioning to exclusively invest from Rocket Internet's balance sheet. [ more ]

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Solo GP fund Andrena Ventures hopes to carry startup talent onto its next challenges | TechCrunch

Supporting second-generation startups from successful fintech alumni with a sector-agnostic approach. [ more ]

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StrictlyVC London welcomes Phoenix Court and WEX | TechCrunch

TechCrunch partners with key players in London investment community at StrictlyVC event, featuring Saul Klein from Phoenix Court. [ more ]

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Stripe's big changes, Brazil's newest fintech unicorn and the tale of a startup shutdown | TechCrunch

Rising interest rates, VCs, and partners led to the downfall of Fundid's business finance startup. [ more ]

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Startup neobank Mercury is taking on Brex and Ramp with new bill pay, spend management software | TechCrunch

Mercury is enhancing its business banking services with features like accounting automation and payment controls, intensifying competition with other fintech companies. [ more ]

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Inside TabaPay's drama-filled decision to abandon its plans to buy Synapse's assets | TechCrunch

TabaPay abandoned purchasing Synapse's assets, stocks dropped for fintechs, Monzo raised $190 million for global expansion. [ more ]

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When a startup is better off saying no to revenue | TechCrunch

Generating revenue early is crucial for startups to demonstrate growth and attract investor funding. [ more ]

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Rubrik's shares climb 20% in its public debut | TechCrunch

Rubrik debuts on NYSE at $38 a share, exceeding its target range, with a fully diluted valuation of $6.6 billion. [ more ]

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Ramp raises another $150 million co-led by Khosla, Founders Fund at a $7.65B valuation | TechCrunch

Ramp raised $150 million at a $7.65 billion valuation, led by Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund, to boost revenue growth and continue expansion. [ more ]

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HR startup Rippling is in discussions to raise at a $13.4B valuation, up from $11.25B | TechCrunch

Rippling is raising new capital with $200M injection and $670M through share sale, potentially reaching $13.4B valuation. [ more ]

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Digital fraud detection startup BioCatch hits $1.3B valuation as Permira buys majority stake | TechCrunch

BioCatch's new majority shareholder Permira acquires shares, valuing the company at $1.3 billion. Existing shareholders like Sapphire Ventures also increase their stake.

The cybersecurity industry sees significant private equity deals, such as Thoma Bravo acquiring Darktrace. Permira plans to bring growth and expand BioCatch across Europe. [ more ]

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Despite recent successes, IPO market still won't fully open until 2025 | TechCrunch

Recent IPO successes may not lead to a flood of tech IPOs this year. [ more ]

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Defense startup True Anomaly lays off around 25%, cancels summer internship | TechCrunch

True Anomaly laid off 25% of its workforce and cancelled the summer internship program to eliminate role duplication. [ more ]

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TechCrunch Space: Rapidly responsive... space stations!? | TechCrunch

Gravitics developing platforms for tactically responsive space missions. [ more ]

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TechCrunch Space: You rock(et) my world, moms | TechCrunch

Exclusive on Layup Parts startup securing $9 million financing to automate composite parts manufacturing. [ more ]

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1 month left to submit nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 | TechCrunch

Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt are open until June 10. Selected startups get exclusive benefits and a chance to compete for $100,000. [ more ]

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Startup Blueprint: TC Disrupt 2024 Builders Stage agenda sneak peek! | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt event on October 28-30 in San Francisco featuring the Builders Stage with top-tier programming for startup enthusiasts. [ more ]

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Inside Mercury's competitive push into software and Ramp's potential M&A targets | TechCrunch

Mercury adds features for business customers, intensifying competition with Brex and Ramp. [ more ]

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Fintech startup Ramp sees 32% bump in valuation, Mercury expands into consumer banking | TechCrunch

Ramp raised $150 million at a $7.65 billion valuation, driven by growth and AI focus.

Mercury moves from business to consumer banking, targeting conversion of existing clients. [ more ]

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Permira is taking Squarespace private in $6.6 billion deal | TechCrunch

Squarespace is going private in a $6.9 billion deal with Permira. [ more ]

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AWS CEO Adam Selipsky steps down | TechCrunch

Adam Selipsky is stepping down from his role as CEO of AWS.The Verge was the first to report the news; Amazon PR later confirmed it to TechCrunch.

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After surpassing $100M in ARR, Harness Labs grabs a $150M line of credit | TechCrunch

Harness Lab raised $150 million in debt financing for potential IPO, led by experienced founder Jyoti Bansal. [ more ]

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Indian insurance startup Go Digit raises $141M from anchor investors ahead of IPO | TechCrunch

Go Digit, an Indian insurance startup, raised $141 million from various investors for its IPO aiming for a valuation of $3 billion, 25% lower than its private value. [ more ]

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Tesla keeps cutting jobs and the feds probe Waymo | TechCrunch

A week of diverse transportation news highlighted significant industry shifts and challenges. [ more ]

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Tomorrow, TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 takes over Boston | TechCrunch

Tomorrow is the day we've all been waiting for!TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 kicks off in Boston, and we can't wait to see you there!

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Framework's repairability philosophy is set to expand beyond the laptop | TechCrunch

Framework Computer focuses on efficient growth, emphasizing user-repairable and upgradable laptops while expanding into new product categories with deliberate fundraising strategies. [ more ]

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Harvard's startup whisperer, Peter Gladstone, reveals secrets to validating consumer demand at TechCrunch Early Stage | TechCrunch

Validating consumer demand is essential for startups, and TechCrunch Early Stage offers valuable guidance from experienced entrepreneur Peter Gladstone. [ more ]

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Want VC Funding? Don't Make These Mistakes | TechRepublic

Ask why you need VC funding and if it is necessary, focus on story and personal connection, not just business elements in pitching. [ more ]

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HomeHQ.ai founders illuminate the path from idea to success at TC Early Stage 2024 | TechCrunch

Anticipation for TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 is high among industry leaders and entrepreneurs.

HomeHQ.ai's partner session at the event will offer valuable insights into the entrepreneurial journey. [ more ]

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3 Ways Startup Founders Can Get Reinspired to Change the World | TechRepublic

Mental stimulation is crucial for founders

Maintain a sense of personal identity beyond your startup role [ more ]

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Ready to join Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2024? | TechCrunch

Top 200 startups sought for TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 in San Francisco.

Finalists receive pitch coaching, exposure to investors, and a chance to win $100,000 and the Disrupt Cup. [ more ]

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Tesla's newsy week, and is fintech having a moment? | TechCrunch

Tesla was a central focus on TechCrunch this week with updates on layoffs and pricing changes coupled with discussions on various startup funding rounds. [ more ]

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TechCrunch Minute: NASA needs your help to bring rocks back from Mars | TechCrunch

NASA's decision to cancel a Mars mission could lead to a surge in opportunities for space startups. [ more ]

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Beeper acquired by Automattic, fintech's decline and YC's lack of LatAm founders | TechCrunch

Startup acquisitions bring talent and technology to acquirers, accelerating growth. [ more ]

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TechCrunch Minute: YC's Demo Day highlights our AI startup bubble | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's demo day showcased a variety of startups beyond just AI technologies.

Accelerators like Y Combinator offer vital support to founders with early capital and advice. [ more ]

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Ibotta's IPO opens sharply higher, hinting at warming public-market interest in tech shares | TechCrunch

Ibotta's successful IPO exceeded expectations, opening at $117 per share, above its $88 IPO price. Investor appetite for tech IPOs is increasing.

Ibotta's pivot to business sales contributed to recent profitability, in contrast to classic tech IPOs still in growth mode and unprofitable. [ more ]

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/17/2024

NYC startups The Folklore and Sending Labs secured Seed funding, emphasizing the city's thriving venture capital scene. [ more ]

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The Folklore Raises $3.4M for its Wholesale Marketplace That Connects Emerging Brands to Retailers

Retail partnerships and in-store presence crucial for emerging brands [ more ]

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Mastering finance essentials with Mercury's VP of finance, Dan Kang, at TechCrunch Early Stage | TechCrunch

The TechCrunch Early Stage event on April 25 will feature a roundtable session led by Dan Kang, focusing on finance fundamentals for early-stage founders. [ more ]

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/16/2024

Funding deals in NYC startups: GovDash $10M, Snappy $25M, Draftboard $4.1M.

Diverse sectors: GovDash in AI for government contracting, Snappy in corporate gifting, Draftboard in hiring referral bonuses. [ more ]

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Top 10 Marketing Strategies for Startup Success | TechRepublic

Limited budgets call for smart marketing strategies in startups. [ more ]

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Design firm Zypsy will do $100,000 worth of work for 1% equity for early-stage startups | TechCrunch

, a design firm with a track record of helping early-stage startups, has launched a new and somewhat unique venture investment program.

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Learn how to master cap table management with Fidelity Private Shares | TechCrunch

Are you gearing up to secure funding for your startup or maybe you've raised a little bit already?

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/15/2024

UpLink raised $10M in venture funding for decentralized wifi network. [ more ]

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Finmid raises $24.7M to help SMBs access loans through platforms like Wolt | TechCrunch

Berlin-based finmid - one of the many startups building embedded fintech solutions, in its case targeting marketplaces that want to provide their own payment and financing options - has raised €23 million ($24.7 million) in a Series A round to further build out its product and enter new markets.

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The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/15/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report showcases top funding rounds in the US tech ecosystem. [ more ]

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#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/7/24 - 4/13/24

Keep on top of NYC Tech News with updates on startup fundings, exits, and events in the city's thriving ecosystem. [ more ]

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ShareChat's valuation drops below $2 billion in new funding | TechCrunch

ShareChat's valuation plummeted below $2 billion from nearly $5 billion, despite positive growth and user base. [ more ]

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TechCrunch Fintech: Meet PayJoy, a fintech operating at the intersection of doing good and making money | TechCrunch

PayJoy focuses on helping the underserved build credit through smartphones. [ more ]

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Tips for Pitching a VC Investor the Right Way | TechRepublic

Crafting the perfect pitch for venture capital investors requires thorough research, understanding investor preferences, and tailoring the message to the specific audience. [ more ]

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Adro Raises $1.5M to Bring Comprehensive Financial Services to International Students

Over 1 million international students are enrolled in universities across the United States, contributing an estimated $40B to the US economy and supporting over 360,000 jobs.

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5 reasons to attend TC Early Stage 2024 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 provides hands-on insights for early-stage startups to scale their business. [ more ]

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Introducing the ScaleUp Startups Program at Disrupt 2024 for Series A to B startups | TechCrunch

Access to 10,000 tech leaders and investors without hefty fees

Chance to showcase company, network, and gain visibility [ more ]

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How PayJoy built a $300M business by letting the underserved use their smartphones as collateral for loans | TechCrunch

PayJoy helps underserved individuals access financial services in emerging markets by offering a buy now, pay-as-you-go model for smartphones.

The company operates in a transparent and non-predatory manner, ensuring users can return phones and walk away debt-free at any time. [ more ]

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/10/2024

Monad raised $225M in Venture funding led by Paradigm.

Adro secured $1.5M in Pre-Seed funding led by Era.

Bite received $9M in Series A funding led by Staley Capital. [ more ]

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/9/2024

TradeAlgo raised $1.65M in funding for its AI-powered trading assistant

ChalkTalk secured $2.6M in funding for personalized learning course platform. [ more ]

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Startup Hiring: Building Your A-Team | TechRepublic

Developing the right team is crucial for startups in their volatile first year.

Compensation and benefits are important, but involving employees in the journey creates a sense of ownership. [ more ]

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/8/2024

Summer raised $9M, Grow Therapy raised $88M, Clerq raised $7.7M, Alaffia Health raised $10.9M

Major investors include SemperVirens Venture Capital, Rebalance Capital, Sequoia Capital, and fifteen investors in Clerq, and nine investors in Alaffia Health. [ more ]

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Pan-African VC Verod-Kepple closes its first fund at $60M | TechCrunch

VKAV closed its first fund at $60 million to support up to 21 growth-stage companies in Africa.

The fund received backing from various Japanese institutions and other global investors, aiming to bridge the gap for growth-stage capital in the region. [ more ]

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#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/31/24 - 4/6/24

Blueground raised $45M in Series D funding for flexible apartment rentals.

Burnt secured $25M in Venture funding for a modular blockchain solution. [ more ]

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The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/8/24

Highlighting notable funding rounds in the US ecosystems.

Key funding details for Homebase, Actnano, Read AI, and other startups totaling $542M. [ more ]

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Discover future-ready strategies for staff and tech evolution with Sand Technologies | TechCrunch

Early-stage companies can benefit from insights on evolving tech and staffing strategies.

Brad Stanton's session provides actionable takeaways for startups navigating growth and uncertainty. [ more ]

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Meet the powerhouse pitch judges at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 | TechCrunch

Esteemed panel of industry expert judges at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 startup pitch competition

Expert judges include Edith Yeung, Paris Heymann, and Rachel Weston Rowell with impressive backgrounds in venture capital and investment [ more ]

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HAX at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024: Empowering hard tech founders | TechCrunch

Insights into hard tech entrepreneurship and innovation

HAX's focus on climate, industrial independence, and healthcare challenges [ more ]

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Disrupt 2024 Call For Speaker Closes In 3 Weeks | TechCrunch

Opportunity to apply as a speaker at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 by April 26

Two presentation formats available: Breakout Session and Roundtable Discussion [ more ]

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How Do You Know When it's Time to IPO? | TechRepublic

Startups often face challenges in the IPO process, requiring founders to have a solid plan and financial metrics in place.

Financial metrics such as gross margins, growth rates, recurring revenue, and customer acquisition cost are crucial for a successful IPO. [ more ]

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Sachin Bansal's fintech Navi seeks $2B valuation in its first major external fundraise | TechCrunch

Sachin Bansal in talks to raise funding for Indian fintech startup Navi at a valuation around $2 billion.

Navi has been largely self-funded with Bansal owning 97% of the company, seeking between $200 million and $400 million from investors. [ more ]

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Goalsetter Raises $9.6M to Bring Financial Literacy Among Families to the Forefront Through Banks, Credit Unions, and Wealth Managers

States requiring financial literacy for high school graduation

Goalsetter's B2B financial literacy platform for institutions and families [ more ]

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How Startup Founders Can Stay on the Right Side of the Law | TechRepublic

Skipping legal standards as a startup founder can lead to trouble.

Understanding intellectual property rights is crucial for startup founders. [ more ]

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