The Startup Scene in Florida

Browse the Florida startup ecosystem featuring 116 investors and startups. Our directory includes 106 angel investors and VCs with an average check size of $8.2M, plus 10 startups across all sectors. 12 investors are actively investing, and 1 startups are generating revenue.

106
Investors
10
Startups
$8.2M
Avg Check
10%
With Revenue
Miami
Top City
11%
Active Investors

SoFlo Acquisitions

Dean Jensen

PRE SEED

Miami, FL

CONSTRUCTION TECHTHERAPEUTICS

Local Main Street HVAC businesses are at risk from retiring owners and Private Equity takeovers; employees and community value are threatened.

Repeat

Elite Stock Buys

Sales@elitestockbuys.com

FL

NovoWash

Samuel Novick

PRE SEED

Tampa, Florida

VERTICAL MARKETPLACES

Customers struggle to find and book reliable, high-quality car washes instantly and to compare providers, pricing, and quality.

Critical Business Group

Rich Smith

BOOTSTRAPPED

Florida

ScribeMatrix

Tray Bailey & David McNeill

PRE SEED

Florida

DEVELOPER TOOLSB2B SAASAPIS AND PLATFORMS
Technical

Rogue Rogis

Dane Markowski

BOOTSTRAPPED

Florida

CONSUMER
Product Built

Agency Uptime

Mitchell Herman

Florida

OBSERVABILITY AND MONITORINGDEVELOPER TOOLS

Web3 Enabler, Inc.

Alex Hochberger

SEED

Florida

CRYPTO BLOCKCHAINB2B SAASFINTECH

Legacy corporate systems and financial rails do not natively connect to blockchain infrastructure.

RevenueProduct BuiltTechnicalRepeatPrior Exit

EstiMate

Jonathan Baptiste

Florida

Technical

Sparkyl

Adam Rhinehart

PRE SEED

Tampa, FL

CONSUMER MARKETPLACESVERTICAL MARKETPLACES

Car owners lack a fast, trusted way to find and book car washes/detailing with consistent quality; providers lack modern tools for booking, payments, marketing, and retention, and face no-shows and...

Technical

Treasure Coast Ventures Fund

Treasure Coast Ventures Fund

VC

Vero Beach, Florida

Check: $100K – $500K
Exploring

humbition

humbition

VC

Miami, Florida

Exploring

Starlight

Starlight

VC

Miami, Florida

Exploring

Cora Ridge

Cora Ridge

VC

Miami Beach, Florida

Exploring

KARDASHEV COMPUTE

KARDASHEV COMPUTE

VC

Miami, Florida

Exploring

Greenwave Ventures Fund

Greenwave Ventures Fund

VC

Palmetto, Florida

Exploring

Kiara Capital Partners Fund

Kiara Capital Partners Fund

VC

Coral Gables, Florida

Exploring

776 Fund 1948 London

776 Fund 1948 London

VC

Jupiter, Florida

Check: $85K – $429K
Exploring

Blue Dot Albert

Blue Dot Albert

VC

Orlando, Florida

Exploring

Outlander Opportunity Fund

Outlander Opportunity Fund

VC

Inlet Beach, Florida

Check: $1.5M – $7.5M
Exploring

Kirenaga Kraken

Kirenaga Kraken

VC

Winter Park, Florida

Check: $250K – $1.3M
Exploring

Asclepius TriAgenics

Asclepius TriAgenics

VC

Naples, Florida

Exploring

Endo G100 Cecelia

Endo G100 Cecelia

VC

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Exploring

Endo Ventures Cecelia

Endo Ventures Cecelia

VC

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Exploring

Endo IV Cecelia

Endo IV Cecelia

VC

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Exploring

Bayshore Holdings GL

Bayshore Holdings GL

VC

Merritt Island, Florida

Exploring

Soma Opportunity Fund

Soma Opportunity Fund

VC

Miami Beach, Florida

Exploring

Bicycle

Bicycle

VC

Coconut Grove, Florida

Check: $5.0M – $25.0M
Exploring

K5 HS HoldCo

K5 HS HoldCo

VC

Miami Beach, Florida

Check: $3.3M – $16.5M
Exploring

MEDINA VENTURES FUND

MEDINA VENTURES FUND

VC

Miami, Florida

Check: $1.0M – $5.0M
Exploring

K5 Tech Fund

K5 Tech Fund

VC

Miami Beach, Florida

Check: $100K – $500K
Exploring

Gasima LD

Gasima LD

VC

Venice, Florida

Exploring

LegalTech Fund

LegalTech Fund

VC

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Check: $1.2M – $6.0M
Exploring

Epic Solenic Ventures

Epic Solenic Ventures

VC

Gainesville, Florida

Exploring

Treeo VC Fund

Treeo VC Fund

VC

Pompano Beach, Florida

Check: $100K – $500K
Exploring

PetVC Fund

PetVC Fund

VC

North Miami, Florida

Exploring

Soma Capital RX

Soma Capital RX

VC

Miami Beach, Florida

Check: $160K – $800K
Exploring

STONY LONESOME CAPITAL

STONY LONESOME CAPITAL

VC

Tampa, Florida

Check: $1.5M – $7.5M
Exploring

TLTF

TLTF

VC

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Exploring

Harborview Advisors

Harborview Advisors

VC

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Check: $139K – $6.5M

Harbor View is unique due to the diverse experience of our Partners and the resulting services we are able to offer. We are former operators, investment bankers, venture capitalists, equity analysts...

Exploring7 portfolio co.

Touch Capital

Touch Capital

VC

Miami Beach, Florida

Check: $1.0M – $5.0M
Exploring

Soma Capital ZM

Soma Capital ZM

VC

Miami Beach, Florida

Check: $20K – $100K
Exploring

Somos Internet A, a series of South South Ventures

Somos Internet A, a series of South South Ventures

VC

Miami, Florida

Exploring

Valhalla Ventures Fund II-A

Valhalla Ventures Fund II-A

VC

Miami, Florida

Exploring

Valhalla Ventures Fund

Valhalla Ventures Fund

VC

Miami, Florida

Exploring

Protagonist

Protagonist

VC

Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Exploring

Hex 2024 05, a series of Palumni VC MP

Hex 2024 05, a series of Palumni VC MP

VC

Miami, Florida

Exploring

Infinite Capital

Infinite Capital

VC

West Palm Beach, Florida

Check: $100K – $500K
Exploring

Series M-3, LLC an Individual Protected Series of Fuel Venture Capital Series, LLC a Series

Series M-3, LLC an Individual Protected Series of Fuel Venture Capital Series, LLC a Series

VC

Miami, Florida

Check: $76K – $381K
Exploring

Solari Capital ABTC

Solari Capital ABTC

VC

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Check: $1.5M – $7.5M
Exploring

LN Sports & Health Tech Fund

LN Sports & Health Tech Fund

VC

Orlando, Florida

Exploring

Locker Room Capital

Locker Room Capital

VC

Orlando, Florida

Exploring

V360 Holdings LLC Series CARA Strategic

V360 Holdings LLC Series CARA Strategic

VC

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Exploring

Hypersphere Ventures

Hypersphere Ventures

VC

Miami Beach, Florida

Check: $100K – $500K
Exploring

Flexcap Fund

Flexcap Fund

VC

Boynton Beach, Florida

Exploring

ARK Digital Asset Innovation Fund

ARK Digital Asset Innovation Fund

VC

St. Petersburg, Florida

Exploring

Snowpoint Ventures II - S&T

Snowpoint Ventures II - S&T

VC

Palm Beach, Florida

Exploring

AVCF6A

AVCF6A

VC

Miami, Florida

Exploring

AVCF6

AVCF6

VC

Miami, Florida

Exploring

Karl R. LaPan

UF Innovate | Accelerate

Accelerator

Gainesville, FL

BIO HEALTHCAREBIOTECHDIGITAL HEALTH

UF Innovate | Accelerate is the University of Florida’s incubator program (The Hub and Sid Martin Biotech) supporting early-stage bioscience and technology companies. The program provides facilities,...

Exploring

776 Fund 1948 St. Moritz

776 Fund 1948 St. Moritz

VC

Jupiter, Florida

Check: $120K – $600K
Exploring

Florida Funders Fund

Florida Funders Fund

VC

Tampa, Florida

Check: $1.0M – $5.0M
Exploring

RT-AQ IA

RT-AQ IA

VC

West Palm Beach, Florida

Check: $400K – $2.0M
Exploring

Kirenaga Partners

Kirenaga Partners

VC

Winter Park, Florida

Exploring

ISV Fund

ISV Fund

VC

West Palm Beach, Florida

Exploring

BambuMeta Ventures Fund

BambuMeta Ventures Fund

VC

Boca Raton, Florida

Check: $50K – $250K
Exploring

Rebecca Hurst

Smith Hurst PLC

Gainesville, FL

Exploring7 portfolio co.

Naples Technology Ventures

Naples Technology Ventures

VC

Naples, FL

Check: $500K – $4.0M
AI MLFINTECHPAYMENTS+12

Invest in early-stage technology and services companies (Series Seed and Series A+), with emphasis on SaaS and services business models. Sector focus includes Healthcare, Insurance, Financial...

Exploring40 portfolio co.

H.I.G. Capital

H.I.G. Capital

VC

Miami, FL

Check: $5.8M – $5.8M

H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private investment firm with over $8.5 billion of capital under management. H.I.G.'s family of funds includes private equity, venture capital, distressed debt, real...

Exploring23 portfolio co.

GunnAllen Venture Partners

GunnAllen Venture Partners

VC

Tampa, FL

Check: $13.0M – $26.0M

GunnAllen Venture Partners ("GAVP") invests both equity and debt capital in venture-backed, private emerging growth companies. These companies typically require private financing to fund growth, take...

Exploring4 portfolio co.

Neer Venture Partners

Neer Venture Partners

VC

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Check: $100K – $500K
FINTECHPAYMENTSEDTECH+6

Early-stage VC concentrating on fintech and emerging markets; targets 150-200 investments between $100k and $500k. Prefers companies with full-time founding teams (CTO on cap table for tech),...

Exploring77 portfolio co.

StartupAngel

StartupAngel

VC

Naples, FL

Check: $200K – $2.5M

StartupAngel is a new kind of Angel Investment Firm that is obsessed with helping awesome people with brilliant ideas realize there incredible business dreams. We are accomplished business owners,...

Exploring5 portfolio co.

Spring Bay Ventures

Spring Bay Ventures

VC

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Check: $3.0M – $7.5M

Spring Bay seeks to invest capital in companies with established or clear potential for leading positions in their markets. They focus on companies that create highly competitive positions through...

Exploring7 portfolio co.

Bear Creek Capital

Bear Creek Capital

VC

Oviedo, FL

Check: $5.0M – $6.0M

Bear Creek Capital is a strategic partner focused on strong management teams that execute at a high level.

Exploring1 portfolio co.

Palm Beach Capital

Palm Beach Capital

VC

West Palm Beach, FL

Check: $5.0M – $5.4M

Founded in 2001, Palm Beach Capital (PBC) is a private equity investment firm that partners with management teams in middle market buyouts, recapitalizations and growth equity investments. PBC...

Exploring8 portfolio co.

Starlight Ventures

Starlight Ventures

VC

Miami, FL

Check: $250K – $2.5M
CLEAN ENERGYCLIMATE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYBIOTECH+5

Starlight backs founders tackling long-term, must-solve challenges that reconcile economic growth with human and planetary health. We invest early in pre-seed and seed teams applying physics,...

Exploring88 portfolio co.

Women Angels

Women Angels

VC

Miami, FL

Check: $750K – $4.3M

Women Angels, LLC, based in Miami, Florida (with sister chapters around the United States) and is comprised of a group of qualified women investors who invest through Women Angels LLC only in...

Exploring3 portfolio co.

Comvest Group

Comvest Group

VC

West Palm Beach, FL

Check: $10.0M – $19.0M

The Comvest Group is a leading private investment firm focused on providing equity and debt capital to lower middle-market companies. Their firm includes seasoned, senior level operating executives...

Exploring8 portfolio co.

Sir Adam Meek III

Knight Solutions Agency

Angel

Tallahassee, Florida

Check: $50K – $100K
AI MLB2B SAASWEB3 CRYPTO+1

this is my investment thesis

Moderately Active6 portfolio co.

Florida Gulfshore Capital

Florida Gulfshore Capital

VC

Naples, FL

Check: $2.8M – $5.5M

Florida Gulfshore Capital is a growth equity investment firm focused on mid and late stage venture capital companies and small to mid market private equity opportunities. Their firm combines the...

Exploring11 portfolio co.

Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research

Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research

VC

Boca Raton, FL

Exploring8 portfolio co.

Emergent Growth Fund

Emergent Growth Fund

VC

Gainesville, FL

Check: $1.0M – $1.3M

The Emergent Growth Funds are member-managed angel funds that share the same focus on early stage companies. The current funds concentrate their activities on companies that are developing unique,...

Exploring5 portfolio co.

Minerva Capital Group, LLC

Minerva Capital Group, LLC

VC

Miami, FL

Check: $454K – $6.0M

Minerva Capital Group is an investment firm aimed at looking for opportunities in creating value and relationships for the long term. We focus on Emerging Markets with a double bottom line return....

Exploring5 portfolio co.

University of Miami Cane Angel Network

University of Miami

Angel

Coral Gables, FL

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H.I.G. Ventures

H.I.G. Ventures

VC

Miami, FL

Check: $1.6M – $75.0M

H.I.G. has over $8.5 billion of capital under management through six fund vehicles: venture and growth capital, lower middle market LBO, European LBO, a debt fund, real estate and a public equity...

Exploring23 portfolio co.

Backend Capital

Backend Capital

VC

Hollywood, FL

Check: $250K – Varies
FINTECHPAYMENTS

Founded in 2019, Backend Capital is a venture capital firm based in Hollywood, Florida. The firm prefers to make minority investments in seed, early-stage, and later-stage companies.

Exploring25 portfolio co.

Lynett Capital

Lynett Capital

Angel

Jupiter, FL

Check: $1.0M – Varies
B2B SAAS

Founded in 2015, Lynett Capital is an angel group based in Jupiter, Florida. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage companies operating in the technology sector.

Exploring4 portfolio co.

SquareOne Capital

SquareOne Capital

VC

Miami, FL

Check: $100K – $10.0M
FINTECHEDTECHLOGISTICS AND SHIPPING+3

Stage-balanced VC founded in 2018 focused on FinTech (primary), with additional investments in EdTech, Logistics, Blockchain, Mobility, and InsurTech. Invests globally with emphasis on financial...

Exploring55 portfolio co.

Ballast Point Ventures

Ballast Point Ventures

VC

St. Petersburg, FL

Check: $4.5M – $54.0M

Ballast Point Ventures brings together two of the Southeast’s most reputable investment firms - Raymond James Financial and South Atlantic Venture Funds - in order to leverage the combined...

Exploring9 portfolio co.

Florida Growth Fund

Florida Growth Fund

VC

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Check: $3.0M – $54.0M

The Florida Growth Fund was established in 2009 to enhance Florida’s capacity for development, growth and innovation. On behalf of the Florida State Board of Administration, Hamilton Lane actively...

Exploring5 portfolio co.

New World Angels

New World Angels

Angel

Boca Raton, FL

Check: $25K – $50K

New World Angels (NWA) is a Florida-based group of accredited angel investors providing funding, mentorship and guidance to early-stage companies. NWA runs an Innovation Fund that writes pre-seed...

Exploring19 portfolio co.

OnPoint Technologies

OnPoint Technologies

VC

Winter Park, FL

Check: $2.0M – $75.0M

OnPoint Technologies was created to address the needs of the U.S. Army, as identified in Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) DAAB07-02-R-B223. This BAA was the result of Section 8150 of Public Law...

Exploring10 portfolio co.

Dot Capital

Dot Capital, LLC

VC

Naples, FL

Check: $750K – $4.0M
B2B SAASIOTAI ML+3

Founded in 2012, Dot Capital is a venture capital firm based in Naples, Florida. The firm prefers to make investments in SaaS, mobile, Internet infrastructure, Big Data, IoT, sharing economy, and...

Exploring23 portfolio co.

Snowpoint Ventures

Snowpoint Ventures

VC

Palm Beach, FL

Check: $50K – $50.0M
AI MLAR VRROBOTICS+9

We back companies at the intersection of data, deep tech, and frontier tech that navigate government and commercial use-cases—focusing on defense tech, national security, and dual-use...

Exploring

IPO Club

IPO Club LLC

VC

Miami Beach, FL

Check: $250K – $5.0M
AI MLB2B SAASSPACE SATELLITE+4

High-conviction secondary and late-stage investments focused on defense, energy, security, and AI with selected European opportunities; investing in high-growth Series B+ and late-stage scaleups and...

Exploring30 portfolio co.

Benjamin Coldwell Lynett

Lynett Capital

Angel

Jupiter, FL

Check: $1.0M – Varies

Founded in 2015, Lynett Capital is an angel group based in Jupiter, Florida. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage companies operating in the technology sector.

Exploring

Cedel International Investments

Cedel International Investments

VC

Miami, FL

Check: $1.0M – $1.1M

Cedel International Investment LLC (“Cedel”), led by financier Mr. Eligio Cedeño, is engaged in a wide variety of business investments in North America, Canada, Central and South America. Established...

Exploring2 portfolio co.

Tamiami Angel Fund

Tamiami Angel Fund

VC

Naples, FL

Check: $500K – $750K

TAFI is a Member-owned and Member-managed for-profit investment partnership that seeks to provide its Members an opportunity for active involvement in a diversified capital investment process and...

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McLean Capital

McLean Capital

VC

Sarasota, FL

Check: $550K – $20.0M

McLean Capital Management is a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm providing leading-edge expertise and services in asset management.

Exploring2 portfolio co.

Milcom Ventures Partners

Milcom Ventures Partners

VC

Winter Park, FL

Check: $2.0M – $8.1M

MILCOM Venture Partners (MVP) is the leading venture capital firm focused on the intersection of the commercial and defense markets. MVP manages two venture capital funds: MILCOM Technologies, a...

Exploring1 portfolio co.

ECI Telecom

ECI Telecom

Corporate

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Check: $7.0M – $20.0M

ECI Telecom is a leading supplier of networking infrastructure for carrier and service provider networks worldwide. From tier-one national network operators to city carriers, ECI's equipment serves...

Exploring302 portfolio co.

H.I.G. BioVentures

H.I.G. BioVentures

VC

Miami, FL

Check: $5.9M – $15.5M
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AGS Capital Group

AGS Capital Group

VC

Miami, FL

Check: $10.0M – $50.0M

AGS Capital Group provides flexible debt and equity financing solutions for growth-stage and mature public companies as well as private companies looking to go public. With offices in New York, Hong...

Exploring4 portfolio co.

Medina Capital

Medina Capital

VC

Miami, FL

Check: $2.0M – $30.0M

Medina Capital’s strategic growth equity investment strategy leverages our team’s combined experience and expertise gained working together as the senior executive team of Terremark. Terremark was...

Exploring4 portfolio co.

Arsenal Venture Partners

Arsenal Venture Partners

VC

Winter Park, FL

Check: $2.1M – $13.6M

Arsenal Venture Partners (AVP) is the leading venture capital firm focused on the intersection of the commercial and defense markets. AVP, formerly known as MILCOM Venture Partners, manages multiple...

Exploring8 portfolio co.

Alliance Technology Ventures

Alliance Technology Ventures

VC

Sarasota, FL

Check: $2.0M – $38.0M

Alliance Technology Ventures (ATV) is a venture capital firm focused on private company investments in the semiconductor, communication component and life science industries. Beyond financial...

Exploring6 portfolio co.

Inflexion Partners

Inflexion Partners

VC

Orlando, FL

Check: $3.0M – $11.6M

Inflexion is an early-stage venture capital fund, focused on backing passionate entrepreneurs and helping them build information technology and medical technology industry leading companies.

Exploring4 portfolio co.

Citrix Systems

Citrix Systems

Corporate

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Check: $250K – $17.0M

Citrix Systems is an American multinational corporation with a focus on software and services specialized in virtualization and remote access software for delivering applications over a network and...

Exploring15 portfolio co.

Knight Foundation

Knight Foundation

Corporate

Miami, FL

Check: $70K – $8.0M

Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. We believe that democracy thrives when people and...

Exploring61 portfolio co.

Allen & Company

Allen & Company

VC

Viera, FL

Check: $400K – $200.0M

Allen & Company is a privately-held merchant banking operation founded in 1922. They focus on media, new media, communications & technology. The company has a history of principal investing as well...

Exploring46 portfolio co.

Tamiami Angel Funds

Tamiami Angel Funds

Angel

Naples, FL

Check: $50K – $500K
FINTECHBIO HEALTHCAREBIOTECH+5

Member-managed angel funds investing $50k–$500k in early-stage companies (pre-seed/seed) with active mentorship, collaborative due diligence and a preference for US/Florida-based ventures across...

Exploring18 portfolio co.

Node Ventures

Node Ventures GP, LLC

VC

Miami, FL

Check: $100K – Varies

We invest in passionate founders with a strong desire to win. Early-stage venture capital, specializing in digital marketing to supercharge your growth.

Exploring8 portfolio co.

Blue Impact Supply Chain Ventures

Blue Impact Supply Chain Ventures

VC

Coral Gables, FL

Check: $250K – $500K
LOGISTICS AND SHIPPINGECOMMERCE MARKETPLACESSUPPLY CHAIN TOOLS+3

We are operator led pre-seed and seed investors empowering founders on a mission to reinvent the supply chain. We invest in extraordinary entrepreneurs that demonstrate proven leadership skills. We...

Exploring2 portfolio co.

UF Innovate

University of Florida

Accelerator

Gainesville, Florida

BIOTECHBIO HEALTHCAREAPPLIED AI+1

UF Innovate is the University of Florida umbrella organization (Tech Licensing, Ventures, Pathways, Accelerate) that connects researchers and startups to commercialization resources, incubation (The...

Exploring27 portfolio co.

Tamiami Angel Fund V

Tamiami Angel Funds

Angel

Naples, FL

Check: $50K – $500K
FINTECHDIGITAL HEALTHBIOTECH+3

Member-managed angel funds investing $50,000 to $500,000 in seed and early-stage companies (preference for Florida/US). Focus on fintech, health tech, edtech, climate tech, AI and biotech; provide...

Moderately Active8 portfolio co.

Marcelo Oliveira

Transship

VC

Miami, FL

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About the Florida Startup Ecosystem

Florida is home to a thriving startup ecosystem with 106 investors and 10 startups in our directory. Key hubs include Miami, Miami Beach, Naples.

The most active sectors in Florida include B2B SAAS, FINTECH, AI ML. 12 investors have made recent investments, showing strong capital deployment activity in the region.

Local investors offer advantages beyond capital — regional network effects, knowledge of local market dynamics, and introductions to customers and partners. Geographic proximity often leads to more engaged board members and advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many investors and startups are in Florida?
We track 106 investors and 10 startups in Florida. 12 investors have made recent investments, and 1 startups are generating revenue.
What is the typical check size for investors in Florida?
The average check size among investors in Florida is $8.2M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.
How do I connect with investors in Florida?
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What sectors are most popular in Florida?
The most active sectors in Florida based on our data include B2B_SAAS, FINTECH, AI_ML. However, investors and startups in our directory span all major sectors.
Which cities in Florida have the most startup activity?
The highest concentration of investors and startups in Florida is in Miami, Miami Beach, Naples. These cities have the strongest local ecosystems for fundraising and startup growth.

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