We Build AI-First Companies
★★★★★5.0 Google · Trusted by 120+ brands across 12 countries

We Build. We Scale.
We Own the Outcome.

We build and scale AI-first companies: our own ventures and select partners. Brand, technology, and acquisition deployed as one compounding system. Not a service. A partnership.

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●   GLOBAL OPERATIONS

Build Anywhere.
Scale Everywhere.

We operate across 12 countries — deploying AI-first systems, capital, and execution into every market we enter.

Revenue Generated

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In reported client revenue generated across all ventures and partners.

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Brands across 12 countries actively scaling with the AV system.

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AI Systems Built

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Proprietary AI systems deployed across our ventures and partner brands.

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Results We've Delivered

Real results for real businesses, from global summits to DTC brands, across 15+ industries and 4 continents.

External Engagements · No Equity
Client Work
World Economic Forum
SIGNATURE WORKWorld Economic Forum × Swiss Digital Initiative · 2023–2024

World Economic Forum

Digital Trust Compass & Digital Trust Movement

Brand Architecture & Web Build for the World Economic Forum's Digital Trust Initiative

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digitalswitzerland
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Digital Transformation
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Tech Events · Official Partner
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Women in Tech · Switzerland
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DeFi & Web3 Finance
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Mind Health School
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Mental Health & Coaching · Australia
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Candy Event GmbH
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Event Management · Germany
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Europe's Largest Hackathon
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Luxury Real Estate
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EdTech · Germany
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Candy Event GmbH
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Maniacs Tattoo
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Tattoo Studio · Germany
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World Economic Forum
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World Economic Forum × Swiss Digital Initiative
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Digital Trust Compass & Digital Trust Movement
Messe Zürich
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Exhibition & Trade Center · Switzerland
Messe Zürich
digitalswitzerland
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Digital Transformation
digitalswitzerland
Digital Festival Zurich
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Tech Events · Official Partner
Digital Festival Zurich
Mast-Jägermeister
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Premium Spirits · Germany
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Organic Beauty · Switzerland
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Barboza Store
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Fashion eCommerce
Barboza Store
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Insurance · Germany
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Chris Farrell Cosmetics
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Premium Skincare · Germany
Chris Farrell Cosmetics
Ophelia
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Hotel IT Services & Help Desk · Germany
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HerHACK
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Women in Tech · Switzerland
HerHACK
River City Finance
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Finance & Mortgage · Australia
River City Finance
Abiturma
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EdTech · Germany
Abiturma
HackZurich
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Europe's Largest Hackathon
HackZurich
Upscale Spaces
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Luxury Real Estate
Upscale Spaces
ABIcrash
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EdTech · Germany
ABIcrash
Marmot Finance
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DeFi & Web3 Finance
Marmot Finance
Mind Health School
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Mental Health & Coaching · Australia
Mind Health School
MPT Reisen
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Travel · South America · Germany
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Candy Event GmbH
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Event Management · Germany
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Complex Maastricht
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Culture & Events · Netherlands
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Maniacs Tattoo
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Tattoo Studio · Germany
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Built & Operated In-House
Our Ventures
AdsDaddy
ActivePerformance Advertising

AdsDaddy

Bold performance advertising agency running Google, Meta, Instagram, YouTube and Microsoft Ads for high-growth brands worldwide.

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Performance Advertising
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Insurance Marketplace
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Health & Performance Tech
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newCustomer.io
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Heavenly Marketing
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Niche Marketing · AU
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Bestatter-Marketer
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Niche Marketing · DE
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AdsDaddy
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Performance Advertising
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Finance Marketplace
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newCustomer.io
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Heavenly Marketing
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Niche Marketing · AU
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Bestatter-Marketer
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Your Brand Here
AdsDaddy
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Performance Advertising
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OptiCheck AU
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Finance Marketplace
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Insurance Marketplace
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Health & Performance Tech
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newCustomer.io
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newCustomer.io
Heavenly Marketing
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Niche Marketing · AU
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Bestatter-Marketer
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Niche Marketing · DE
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Your Brand Here

Ventures We're Building

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AdsDaddy
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AdsDaddy
Google, Meta & YouTube Ads for high-growth brands worldwide
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OptiCheck AU
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OptiCheck AU
Australia's smart finance marketplace for loan comparison
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OptiCheck DE
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OptiCheck DE
Germany's smartest insurance comparison platform
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neuphoria
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neuphoria
World-leading neurofeedback & brain optimisation platform
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newCustomer.io
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newCustomer.io
All-in-one customer acquisition platform replacing 25+ tools
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Heavenly Marketing
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Heavenly Marketing
Australia's #1 funeral service marketing specialist
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Germany's #1 funeral home marketing specialist
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We take on a small number of partners each quarter. If you're building something serious, this spot could be yours.
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How We Build & Scale

Every portfolio company and partner runs the same compounding system: brand, technology, and acquisition locked together and firing as one.

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Brand Architecture

We build brand systems: strategy, visual identity, voice, and positioning that make your business impossible to ignore.

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Web Ecosystem Development

We build your entire web presence with one objective: conversion. AI-first websites, landing pages, funnels, and CRO systems engineered to turn traffic into revenue.

UX/UI DesignCROTechnical SEOConversion Architecture
PERFORMANCE METRICS
ROAS
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CVR
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LTV
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CAC
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SCALE
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Customer Acquisition

We deploy AI-powered paid media, automation, and data-driven optimisation to build acquisition systems that scale without proportional cost. More customers. Lower CAC. Every quarter.

Paid MediaMeta & Google AdsPerformance MarketingGrowth Systems
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Venture Operations

For our portfolio companies and equity partners, we go all in. Full operating model deployment: team structure, tech stack, growth infrastructure. We build the machine and we run it.

Equity PartnershipsOperating ModelPortfolio GrowthVenture Building
Adrian Bluhmky, Founder, Ads and Ventures

Adrian Bluhmky

Adrian didn't build Ads and Ventures to run campaigns. He built it to engineer businesses. With double Master's degrees and a career deploying growth systems across 12 countries and €50M+ in revenue, he developed a playbook that turns brands into category leaders. Founded in 2021, AV is that playbook, productised.

Master of Science
International Business & Strategic Marketing
Maastricht University, The Netherlands
Master of Business
Integrated Marketing Communications
Queensland University of Technology, Australia
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Choose Your Level

We work with businesses at every stage, from early-stage brands to established companies ready to scale.

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Growth Partner
Growth Partner

For businesses ready to build properly. AI-first brand, website, and acquisition deployed as one system, not three separate projects.

  • Brand Audit & Positioning
  • CRO & SEO Optimisation
  • AI-Powered Paid Media
  • Monthly Performance Reporting
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Scale Partner
Scale Partner

For companies serious about market ownership. Full AI-first system deployment: brand, technology, and acquisition running at full force.

  • Full Brand System Build
  • AI-First Website Rebuild
  • Multi-Channel Acquisition Engine
  • Bi-Weekly Strategy Sessions
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Highest Tier
Venture Partner
Venture Partner

For founders building category-defining companies. We take equity and deploy our full operating model. We don't advise, we build alongside you.

  • Equity-Based Partnership
  • Full Operating Model Deployment
  • Dedicated Growth Team
  • Weekly Founder Access
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Client Reviews

What Our Clients Say

5.0on Google · 11 reviews

“Partnering with Adrian and his team at Ads & Ventures was a game-changer for my Shopify store. They took the reins on our Facebook and Google ads, and the impact was astounding. In just a year, our annual revenue more than doubled with an increase of 121%. Their tailored strategies and creative campaigns significantly skyrocketed our online presence, attracting a surge of new customers. What stood out was their genuine commitment to our success, transparent communication, and adaptability in strategy. Adrian and his team are more than just service providers; they're invaluable partners in growth.”

Tom Helweg
Tom Helweg
BallonKing.ch · Shopify Store Owner

“I cannot recommend working with Adrian and the entire Ads and Ventures family enough! I have worked closely with the team for more than two years while in my role at digitalswitzerland. From building landing pages, consulting on complex marketing projects, to advising on lead generation and beyond: the team goes above and beyond for every request and will always make a deadline work. A big thank you to Lina too for her amazing design skills. Always a pleasure to bounce ideas with this team.”

Emily Byrne-Livingston
Emily Byrne-Livingston
digitalswitzerland · Marketing Lead

“We have been working with Adrian and his Ads & Venture team for a year now and are extremely satisfied. The dialogue between the campaign manager and Adrian is uncomplicated and always solution-oriented. We appreciate the proactive approach and the transparent reporting. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and results-driven digital marketing partner.”

m Marketing
m Marketing
Fashion Brand · Germany

“Our engagement with Ads and Ventures has been a wonderful success story. Jesse and Dan have been great to work with, and they put their money where their mouth is when backing up their success claims. Highly recommend these guys for anyone looking to kick start a B2B lead generation campaign!”

Herr Sommer
Herr Sommer
B2B Client · Lead Generation

“I highly recommend Ads and Ventures as a digital marketing agency. They have been running my Google ads and Facebook campaigns for 14 months, and it's been a big reason for the growth of my business. Sam and Bonnie have been great to deal with: always responsive, proactive, and genuinely invested in getting results.”

Robert Wagner
Robert Wagner
Local Business Owner · Google & Facebook Ads

“Partnering with Adrian and his team at Ads & Ventures was a game-changer for my Shopify store. They took the reins on our Facebook and Google ads, and the impact was astounding. In just a year, our annual revenue more than doubled with an increase of 121%. Their tailored strategies and creative campaigns significantly skyrocketed our online presence, attracting a surge of new customers. What stood out was their genuine commitment to our success, transparent communication, and adaptability in strategy. Adrian and his team are more than just service providers; they're invaluable partners in growth.”

Tom Helweg
Tom Helweg
BallonKing.ch · Shopify Store Owner

“I cannot recommend working with Adrian and the entire Ads and Ventures family enough! I have worked closely with the team for more than two years while in my role at digitalswitzerland. From building landing pages, consulting on complex marketing projects, to advising on lead generation and beyond: the team goes above and beyond for every request and will always make a deadline work. A big thank you to Lina too for her amazing design skills. Always a pleasure to bounce ideas with this team.”

Emily Byrne-Livingston
Emily Byrne-Livingston
digitalswitzerland · Marketing Lead

“We have been working with Adrian and his Ads & Venture team for a year now and are extremely satisfied. The dialogue between the campaign manager and Adrian is uncomplicated and always solution-oriented. We appreciate the proactive approach and the transparent reporting. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and results-driven digital marketing partner.”

m Marketing
m Marketing
Fashion Brand · Germany

“Our engagement with Ads and Ventures has been a wonderful success story. Jesse and Dan have been great to work with, and they put their money where their mouth is when backing up their success claims. Highly recommend these guys for anyone looking to kick start a B2B lead generation campaign!”

Herr Sommer
Herr Sommer
B2B Client · Lead Generation

“I highly recommend Ads and Ventures as a digital marketing agency. They have been running my Google ads and Facebook campaigns for 14 months, and it's been a big reason for the growth of my business. Sam and Bonnie have been great to deal with: always responsive, proactive, and genuinely invested in getting results.”

Robert Wagner
Robert Wagner
Local Business Owner · Google & Facebook Ads

“We run a fashion brand eCommerce business in Germany. Since May 2022, we have been working with Adrian and the Ads and Ventures team. They have implemented a mix of Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Google Ads, and automated Klaviyo Email flows. The results have been outstanding: our online revenue has grown significantly and the team is always on top of the latest trends and platform changes.”

BT BT
BT BT
Fashion eCommerce · Germany

“We have been working with Ads and Ventures for 4 years, and we look forward to continuing our partnership! The team delivers exceptional work, and the results are to our fullest satisfaction. We are running country-wide campaigns to generate awareness and leads, and the team consistently delivers above expectations.”

Press digitalswitzerland
Press digitalswitzerland
digitalswitzerland · Press Team

“I'm Matt, steering the helm at a Shopify shop in the UK, and I must tip my hat to Adrian and his crew for their stellar execution of our Facebook Ads campaigns. Right from the start, Adrian made everything crystal clear and easy to grasp. Their team's expertise and dedication have been instrumental in driving our business forward. I wholeheartedly recommend Ads and Ventures to any business looking to elevate their digital marketing game.”

Matt Cheung
Matt Cheung
Shopify Store Owner · United Kingdom

“I was extremely impressed at the level of service provided by Ads and Ventures. I booked out my calendar completely and provided everything I asked for. Undoubtedly a key business relationship for my company.”

Owen Kane
Owen Kane
Business Owner · Strategy Client

“We run a fashion brand eCommerce business in Germany. Since May 2022, we have been working with Adrian and the Ads and Ventures team. They have implemented a mix of Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Google Ads, and automated Klaviyo Email flows. The results have been outstanding: our online revenue has grown significantly and the team is always on top of the latest trends and platform changes.”

BT BT
BT BT
Fashion eCommerce · Germany

“We have been working with Ads and Ventures for 4 years, and we look forward to continuing our partnership! The team delivers exceptional work, and the results are to our fullest satisfaction. We are running country-wide campaigns to generate awareness and leads, and the team consistently delivers above expectations.”

Press digitalswitzerland
Press digitalswitzerland
digitalswitzerland · Press Team

“I'm Matt, steering the helm at a Shopify shop in the UK, and I must tip my hat to Adrian and his crew for their stellar execution of our Facebook Ads campaigns. Right from the start, Adrian made everything crystal clear and easy to grasp. Their team's expertise and dedication have been instrumental in driving our business forward. I wholeheartedly recommend Ads and Ventures to any business looking to elevate their digital marketing game.”

Matt Cheung
Matt Cheung
Shopify Store Owner · United Kingdom

“I was extremely impressed at the level of service provided by Ads and Ventures. I booked out my calendar completely and provided everything I asked for. Undoubtedly a key business relationship for my company.”

Owen Kane
Owen Kane
Business Owner · Strategy Client

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What Our Clients Say

Severin Becker

Severin Becker

CEO

Strand und Wiesen GmbH

Beach Bar & Events · Germany

"His multi-channel digital strategies resulted in a series of sold-out events and a significant increase in our return on investment. He consistently achieved a return on ad spend of 10X or higher, demonstrating his ability to create highly targeted and effective advertising campaigns."
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From global institutions to fast-growing ventures: the same Brand, Build, Scale playbook applied across 12 countries and every major industry.

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Operating Worldwide

One playbook. Five regions. Deployed with local precision across every major market.

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