Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 64 Mobile companies in Edinburgh. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Mobile Companies & Startups (Edinburgh)
QikServe
QikServe is the enterprise platform for guest self-service in hospitality.
Founder(s): Daniel Rodgers, Ronnie Forbes
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Enterprise Software, Hospitality, Mobile, Mobile Payments, Restaurants, SaaS
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Mallzee
Mallzee is a B2C clothing retail app and a B2B data suite for clothing retailers to improve margins and make smarter buying decisions
Founder(s): Callum Stuart, Cally Russell
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Analytics, Data Visualization, E-Commerce, Fashion, Mobile
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AdInMo
Immersive in-game brand experiences. Programmatic in-game advertising and monetization platform
Founder(s): Kristan Rivers, Mike Panoff
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Brand Marketing, Digital Entertainment, Gaming, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Apps, Video Games
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Bevvy
Bevvy is a leading, proprietary image capturing software that allows any mobile phone camera to scan and identify any bottle of whisky
Founder(s): Laurie Black, Luke Heron
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile Apps, Software, Wine And Spirits
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Fanbase
Fanbase is a mobile ticketing platform.
Founder(s): Alasdair Crawley, Carl Barton, Michael Crawley
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile, Ticketing
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Ajenta
Ajenta is a Scottish technology company specialising in innovative education technology.
Founder(s): John Wilson
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, Mobile Apps, Software
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TestCard Ltd
TestCard is the medical technology company behind the eponymous at-home test kit. A partnering mobile app delivers immediate results.
Founder(s): Dr Andrew Botham, Luke Heron
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, iOS, Medical Device, Mobile Apps, Wellness
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PoGo
PoGo is a social shopping platform that merges the physical and digital worlds to create the ultimate shopping experience
Founder(s): Harry Moore
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Mobile
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Qpal
Financial Wellbeing, Financial Automation, AI, Open Banking
Founder(s): Craig Buchan
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology, Mobile Payments, Payments, Personal Finance, Telecommunications
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PocketFM Limited
PocketFM, a technology company, provides a mobile work management application to help users manage the maintenance of buildings and assets.
Founder(s): Stuart Ruthven
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, B2B, Mobile, Property Management, Real Estate, SaaS, Software
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CIQUAL
CIQUAL offers Session Insight, a system that delivers a real-time, dynamic view of mobile broadband service and user experience.
Founder(s): Tom Walls
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile, Service Industry, Telecommunications
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Snappd
Increase engagement, conversions & revenue for your brand with mobile first video
Founder(s): Creeshla Doherty, Russell Barnard
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Mobile Apps, Social Media, Video
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Playerbase
Playerbase is a community driven platform for gamers that delivers solutions to improve overall gaming experience.
Founder(s): Callum Martin
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: eSports, Gaming, Internet, Mobile Apps
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RunRev
Fast iPhone/iPad App Development
Founder(s): Kevin Miller
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Android, iOS, Mobile, Software
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mSpy
mSpy is a control application that allows parents monitor text messages, call logs, current GPS location, SnapChat, WhatsApp and many more.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Information Technology, Mobile, Parenting, Security, Software
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Melrose Labs
Communication services inception, development and operation. Enabling and optimising communications. #CPaaS #SaaS #UCaaS #APIs
Founder(s): Mark Hay
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Developer APIs, Messaging, Mobile, PaaS, SaaS, SMS, Telecommunications
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NN4M
NN4M is a commerce-focused mobile solutions company specialising in transactional mobile apps, push messaging and mobile app analytics.
Founder(s): Carolyn Burnett, Jonathan Heap, Lorraine Howard
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, E-Commerce, Mobile, Retail Technology, Shopping
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Digital Dudz
Digital Dudz is a mobile application and games developer .They used to develop the applications regarding entertainment.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Children, Gaming, Mobile Apps
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The PODFather
The PODFather is the pay-as-you-go proof-of-delivery software service for companies who require a signature from an end-customer before
Founder(s): Alastair Broom
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: B2B, Enterprise Software, Mobile, Software
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Clevermed
Clevermed offer patient care record for all linked hospitals in the healthcare network, operating as a safe & fully decentralized.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Mobile
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GearedApp
Creating Exceptional Mobile and Web Platforms.
Founder(s): Andrzej Schmidt, Josh Carson, Lara Findlay
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Developer Platform, Internet, Mobile Apps, Software, UX Design, Web Design, Web Development
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Kotikan
Kotikan is an award-winning app development agency devoted to delivering exceptional mobile experiences.
Founder(s): Gavin Dutch
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Mobile
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Tangle Labs
Tangle lets you meet the interesting people you’ve walked past during the day.
Founder(s): Diego Carrea, Gianluca Carroccia, Lorenzo Pietrangeli, Mauro Toffoli
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile, Search Engine, Social Media
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PolyDigi Tech
PolyDigi Tech is an identity authentication from hardware token to biometrics provides protection to all blockchains and online services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Cyber Security, Information Services, Information Technology, Internet, Mobile Apps, Software
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Beezer
Beezer is a SaaS platform that allows users to create and manage their own Progressive Web App (PWA) easily, effectively, & without coding.
Founder(s): Brian Smillie
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, B2B, Mobile, SaaS, Software
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TenBu Technologies
TenBu Technologies is specialized in providing software and hardware security solutions for smartphones.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Developer Tools, Hardware, Mobile, Security, Software
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PicoJar
PicoJar is an application for screenshot-based taking notes.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Technology, Mobile Apps, Software
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SkillSeeder
Mobile App and SaaS Platform for skill sharing
Founder(s): David Ritchie, James Ritchie, Kerry Cowan, Simon Rigden
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile Apps, Software Engineering
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Mobile Acuity
Pioneers of Mobile Visual Search
Founder(s): Anthony Ashbrook
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Image Recognition, Mobile
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We Are Hype
We Are Hype offers website design, branding, social media marketing, search engine optimization, photography and videography services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Mobile Apps, Photography, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Web Design
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Erbo
Leading Mobile App Developer Edinburgh Agency Erbo
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Android, App Marketing, Apps, iOS, Mobile, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Apps
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Novarum DX
Novarum DX’s software converts smartphones into mobile medical test readers.
Founder(s): Neil Polwart
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Home Health Care, Medical, Medical Device, Mobile Apps, Software
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TLC Mobile
Bulk SMS Messaging Service
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Developer APIs, Messaging, Mobile, SMS, Software
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Katana Code
Katana Code Ltd. is a computer software company that develops websites and mobile apps to empower startups and small businesses.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile Apps, Software, Web Apps
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1st Class Media
1st Class Media is a web application development company providing a number of solutions to businesses and organizations
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Digital Marketing, Mobile Apps, Software, Web Development
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Rapid Mobile
Rapid Mobile is engaged in the development of mobile applications, advertisements and other digital content.
Founder(s): Richard M Marshall
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile, Software
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Bad Dinosaur
We provide a complete service for anyone who wants to build a digital product.
Founder(s): Kyle Whittington, Russ Peterson
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Information Technology, Mobile, Software
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Sharp Apps
Sharp Apps is an Agency that Develops Mobile Apps using Digital Strategy, Digital Design & Digital Development.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile Apps, Web Apps
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NextChain
NextChain is a free online mobile application for the hospitality industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Hospitality, Internet, Mobile Apps
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Olive Toast Software
Olive Toast Software Ltd was founded in 2006 by John Buckley and Hamish Allan . They are based in Scotlan
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile, Software
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VIR2SIM
VIR2SIM offers desktop, Android and iOS apps for outbound and international calls to enhance business processes.
Founder(s): Alex Kreger, Artjoms Krizanovskis
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Android, Apps, iOS, Mobile, Shipping, VoIP
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Bemo
Bemo work with clients to produce state of the art mobile applications that both engage your customers and affect your bottom line.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Mobile Apps
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1partCarbon
1partCarbon offers software-based technology and design prototypes and systems.
Founder(s): Euan Mackemzie, Euan Mackenzie
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Mobile, Software, Web Development
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Instinctive Code
Instinctive Code develops software for Mac OS X and iOS-based devices, including iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touch mobile platforms.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Developer Tools, Mobile, Software
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Gecko Agency
Gecko is a rising web-based team of artistic, strategic and technological experts who eat sleep and breath digitally.
Founder(s): Mhairi Bell, Michael Octigan
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile, Social Media, Web Development
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Ginger Land
Ginger is a knowledgeable, contemporary & creative mobile agency creating perfect apps.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Creative Agency, Mobile Apps
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Positive Logic
Positive Logic is a software intelligence company. It offers services like web design and development, mobile apps, software services.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Developer APIs, Mobile Apps, Software, Web Design, Web Development
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Mobileader
Mobileader is affiliate network that promotes mobile games and applications.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Ad Network, Internet, Mobile Apps
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Infinite Kind
A creative, thoughtful group of senior developers, designers, and software architects working together to create beautiful Apps
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, iOS, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Software
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Aspects Software
Aspects designs tools for testing and monitoring the interface between SIM/USIM and mobile handsets.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile, Product Design, Usability Testing
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Escrivo
Escrivo is an internet technology company building and supporting eCommerce websites, web applications and content-managed websites.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, E-Commerce, Mobile, Web Development, Web Hosting
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SignLive
SignLive is a deaf lead organization that specializes in cutting-edge British sign language interpreting services.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Language Learning, Mobile Apps, Telecommunications
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Burrotech
Burrotech develops mobile applications for the Android and iOS users. They develop applications regarding Music. Nicki Minaj is one of the
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Android, iOS, Mobile, Music
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BEEZAPPS LTD
BEEZAPPS LTD is an IT based firm that deals in bespoke application development and hosting services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Information Technology, IT Management, Mobile Apps, Software
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iProduct
iProduct is a specialist digital solution and content provider producing innovative and technically challenging digital solutions.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Augmented Reality, Mobile Apps, SEO
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Linguit
Linguit is provides OEM language technology for question answering, mobile search, information extraction and corporate KM.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Language Learning, Mobile, Software
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Flexpansion
Flexpansion is a developer of an Android-based word prediction application.
Founder(s): Tim Willis
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Mobile, Software
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Lucky Frame
Lucky frame is a company which makes game apps for iPhone & iPads. Bad Hotel is a game app by the same company with some new exciting
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Gaming, Mobile Apps, Online Games
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Odd Panda Design
Odd Panda Design provides web and mobile development services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile, Web Development
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Pixel Stag
Pixel Stag are digital designers delivering interactive software and audio visual presentations.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Digital Media, Mobile Apps, Software, Web Design
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PowerupMobile.com
PowerupMobile lets users compare prices on Mobile Phones, PDAs, Smartphones, and more.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Mobile, Price Comparison
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Intelligent Architectures
Software development organisation
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Enterprise Software, Internet, Mobile, SaaS, Software
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Accendo Design
Accendo Design is creating profitable digital systems.
Founder(s): Bilal Khan, Samuel Zawadzki
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Content, Infrastructure, Mobile
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Friends of Fettes, Inc.
Friends of Fettes, Inc.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Location Based Services, Mobile Apps
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