Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. is a privately owned asset management firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in March 1986 by Thomas F. Steyer. The firm specializes in managing equity capital for a diverse range of clients, including institutions such as college endowments, charitable foundations, pension plans, and high-net-worth individuals. Farallon invests globally across developed and emerging markets, focusing on public and private debt and equity securities, as well as direct investments in private companies and real estate. Its investment strategies encompass credit investments, long/short equity, merger arbitrage, and real estate-related investments. The firm employs a value-driven approach, utilizing fundamental analysis and a bottom-up stock-picking methodology, supported by both in-house and external research. Farallon has expanded its presence with additional offices in Europe, Asia, and South America, and is known for its significant investment activities in various global markets.
Co-Founder, Managing Partner - Head of Farallon Latin America
Joshua J. Dapice
Partner
Michael Dechert
Managing Director
Philip D. Dreyfuss
Partner and Managing Member
Mino Encarnacion
Investment Professional
John Fortner
Managing Director, Trading and Operations Group
Varun N. Gehani
Partner
Nicolas Giauque
Co-Chief Investment Officer, Head of European Investing and Partner
David M. Gliklich
Managing Director
Charles Gunawan
Managing Director
Gregory J. Hayday
Investment Professional
Stephen P. Heath
Managing Director
Cameron Hillyer
Managing Member and CFO
Andrew Hung
Managing Director
Eijiro Imai
Managing Director
Cholponbek J. Jumashukurov
Investment Professional
Donna Kampschuur
Managing Director
David T. Kim
Partner
Monica R. Landry
Partner and Head of Trading and Operations
Gregory A. Lassman
Investment Analyst
Michael G. Linn
Partner and Analyst
Liam Localio
Managing Director
Patrick Luo Ph.D
Managing Director
Daniel D. Meade
Managing Director
Rajiv A. Patel
Partner
Jennifer A. Puricelli
Investment Professional
Samia M. Rashed
Director
Remy Ripoll
Managing Director and Head of Equity Volatility
Thomas G. Roberts Jr
Partner, Principal and Portfolio Manager
Sarah Rogers
Managing Director
Edric Saito
Partner and Co-Head of Global Trading
Michael F. Selz
Analyst and Senior Research Director
William S. Seybold
Partner
Daniel Short
Partner
Rhona Snyman
Managing Director and Head of the Digital Transformation Initiative
Philipp Strepp
Managing Director
James M. Swerkes
Partner / Co-head Of Global Trading
Russell Tan
Managing Director
Ignacio Torrens
Managing Director
Matthew Trentini
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James Truitt
Managing Director
John R. Warren
Partner
Darren Xu
Managing Director
76 past transactions
Renew Exim DMCC
Debt Financing in 2025
Renew Exim DMCC is owned by Valiant Investment DMCC.
Pentera
Series D in 2025
Pentera is a leading provider of automated security validation solutions, designed to help organizations assess the integrity of their cybersecurity measures across their entire attack surface. The company's platform continuously evaluates potential security vulnerabilities by examining the threat levels within an organization's infrastructure, network, and human factors. This proactive approach allows businesses to perform ongoing cybersecurity tests, enabling them to identify and address security gaps in real-time. Trusted by thousands of security professionals and service providers globally, Pentera empowers organizations to enhance their security posture and mitigate risks before they can be exploited.
Tectonic Therapeutic
Post in 2025
Tectonic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative drugs targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). By utilizing its proprietary technology platform, GEODe, Tectonic aims to create therapeutic proteins and antibodies that effectively modulate GPCR activity. The company seeks to address the complexities associated with GPCR-targeted drug discovery, focusing on developing biologic medicines that have the potential to alter disease progression. Founded by experts in biochemistry and molecular pharmacology, Tectonic is committed to advancing the therapeutic utility of some of the most challenging receptors in this class.
Canfor
Post in 2024
Canfor is one of the largest producers of sustainable lumber, pulp, and paper globally. Established in 1938 by John Prentice and L.L.G. Bentley in Vancouver, the company began as a small veneer plant and has since evolved into a respected leader in the forest products industry, employing over 5,000 people. Canfor operates primarily in North America and Europe, with lumber mills located in British Columbia, Alberta, the Southeastern United States, and Sweden. The company has two main segments: lumber, which encompasses sawmilling and remanufacturing operations, and pulp and paper, which includes kraft pulp, kraft paper, and bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp. Canfor is recognized for its commitment to quality products, reliable supply, and exceptional customer service, while also focusing on sustainable, renewable resources to meet the growing global demand.
Egenesis
Series D in 2024
Egenesis Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on gene editing and genome engineering to create human transplantable organs, tissues, and cells. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York City, Egenesis aims to address the global organ shortage by developing solid organs and therapeutic cell transplantation solutions for various diseases. The company utilizes a gene editing platform that incorporates techniques such as single-cell cloning and somatic cell nuclear transfer, which are essential for creating human-compatible organ tissues and cells. Egenesis is particularly engaged in advancing programs related to kidney and islet cell transplantation, striving to provide alternative treatment options for patients with life-threatening conditions.
Atlas Capital
Debt Financing in 2024
Atlas Capital Group, LLC is a real estate investment, development, and management firm founded in 2006 by Jeffrey A. Goldberger and Andrew B. Cohen. The company focuses on opportunistic and value-added real estate projects primarily in key gateway cities, notably New York and Los Angeles. Atlas Capital boasts a vertically integrated team of over 100 specialists who possess expertise across various real estate disciplines, including construction, leasing, development, asset management, property management, accounting, and legal services. This comprehensive approach enables Atlas Capital to effectively navigate the complexities of the real estate market and deliver value to its stakeholders.
Savara Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2024
Savara is an orphan lung disease company. Savara’s pipeline comprises Molgradex, an inhaled granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, or GM-CSF, in Phase 3 development for autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or aPAP, in Phase 2a development for nontuberculous mycobacteria, or NTM, lung infection, and in preparation for Phase 2a development in cystic fibrosis, or CF, affected individuals with chronic NTM lung infection; and AeroVanc, a Phase 3 stage inhaled vancomycin for treatment of persistent methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, lung infection in CF. Savara’s strategy involves expanding its pipeline of potentially best-in-class products through indication expansion, strategic development partnerships and product acquisitions, with the goal of becoming a leading company in its field. The most recent acquisition is aerosolized amikacin/fosfomycin, a Phase 2 ready, proprietary combination antibiotic, which has demonstrated potent and broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against highly drug resistant pathogens. Savara’s management team has significant experience in orphan drug development and pulmonary medicine, identifying unmet needs, developing and acquiring new product candidates, and effectively advancing them to approvals and commercialization.
Tectonic Therapeutic
Post in 2024
Tectonic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative drugs targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). By utilizing its proprietary technology platform, GEODe, Tectonic aims to create therapeutic proteins and antibodies that effectively modulate GPCR activity. The company seeks to address the complexities associated with GPCR-targeted drug discovery, focusing on developing biologic medicines that have the potential to alter disease progression. Founded by experts in biochemistry and molecular pharmacology, Tectonic is committed to advancing the therapeutic utility of some of the most challenging receptors in this class.
Geron
Post in 2024
Geron Corporation is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in developing therapies for hematologic myeloid malignancies. The company's lead product, imetelstat, is a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2/3 clinical trials. This investigational drug aims to inhibit the uncontrolled proliferation of malignant progenitor cells, which can lead to dysfunctional blood cell production, thereby facilitating the recovery of normal blood cell development. Founded in 1990, Geron focuses on advancing treatments for conditions such as myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer affecting bone marrow. The company also generates revenue through collaboration agreements, milestones, royalties, and licensing arrangements.
Spyre Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Spyre Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapies aimed at transforming the treatment landscape for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This chronic condition, which encompasses disorders such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, involves inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Spyre Therapeutics combines advanced antibody engineering with rational therapeutic combinations and precision medicine strategies to enhance patient selection. The company's goal is to create next-generation products that improve upon existing treatment options, which include anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, and biologics. Through its robust pipeline, Spyre Therapeutics seeks to address the unmet needs of patients suffering from IBD.
Ventyx Biosciences
Post in 2024
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Encinitas, California, that specializes in developing selective inhibitors of TYK2 for autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. Its pipeline includes VTX958, an oral allosteric TYK2 inhibitor currently in Phase 1 trials, aimed at treating a variety of autoimmune conditions while minimizing the toxicities associated with broader Janus kinase inhibition. Additionally, Ventyx is advancing VTX002, a Phase 2-ready S1P1 receptor modulator for ulcerative colitis, and VTX2735, a Phase 1 peripheral inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome, which is implicated in several inflammatory conditions. Through these efforts, Ventyx aims to provide effective treatment options for millions of patients.
Avidity Biosciences
Post in 2024
Avidity Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing oligonucleotide-based therapies known as antibody oligonucleotide conjugates (AOCs). These innovative therapies aim to address the limitations of traditional oligonucleotide treatments by combining the tissue selectivity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies. This approach allows Avidity to target previously undruggable tissue and cell types, thereby addressing the underlying genetic drivers of various diseases. The company's lead product candidate, AOC 1001, is designed to treat myotonic dystrophy type 1, a rare muscle disease. Additionally, Avidity is advancing multiple programs aimed at treating muscle-related conditions such as muscle atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, and Pompe disease. Founded in 2012 and based in La Jolla, California, Avidity is also exploring therapeutic applications in immune and other cell types.
HiBob
Series D in 2023
HiBob Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based human resource management system designed to enhance employee experience and engagement. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and London, HiBob offers a platform known as Bob. This comprehensive human resource information system facilitates various HR functions, including time management, performance tracking, attendance records, time-off scheduling, and compensation management. Targeting modern, midsize, and multinational companies, Bob supports a collaborative and agile approach to HR, making it a preferred choice for over 1,000 organizations globally. Notable clients include Monzo, Happy Socks, Gong, Fiverr, and VaynerMedia, all of which leverage Bob to effectively manage talent and foster a positive workplace culture.
Beta Bionics
Series D in 2023
Beta Bionics is a biotechnology company focused on developing an integrated bionic pancreas system known as the iLet. This innovative device aims to alleviate the challenges and costs associated with diabetes care by providing a dual-chamber infusion pump that delivers insulin and glucagon with precision. The iLet autonomously calculates and administers the necessary doses, enabling patients to effectively manage their blood sugar levels. The system has received breakthrough designation for all its configurations, including insulin-only, glucagon-only, and bihormonal options, and is compatible with Zealand Pharma’s dasiglucagon, a glucagon analogue known for its stability in a ready-to-use aqueous solution. Through this technology, Beta Bionics seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes.
Forte Biosciences
Post in 2023
Forte Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in dermatology and biopharmaceuticals. The company is developing innovative treatments for inflammatory skin diseases, with its lead product, FB-401, being a topically applied live biotherapeutic created in partnership with the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Additionally, Forte is advancing through preclinical trials for another product candidate, FB-102, which is a proprietary therapeutic molecule that may have applications in treating various autoimmune conditions, including graft-versus-host disease, vitiligo, and alopecia areata.
Auna
Debt Financing in 2023
Auna is a healthcare provider that operates hospitals and clinics in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. The company offers a range of health care and wellness services, including prepaid healthcare plans in Peru, as well as dental and vision plans in Mexico. Auna's extensive network encompasses various facilities, such as hospitals, outpatient centers, and wellness facilities. It operates through several segments, including Oncosalud Peru, and provides healthcare services in both Colombia and Mexico, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from operations in Peru.
FogPharma
Series D in 2022
FogPharma is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies through its unique cell-penetrating mini proteins (CPMPs). Founded by Greg Verdine, the company aims to address cancer-causing proteins that are typically inaccessible to traditional treatments. By collaborating with leading experts in cancer biology and therapy, FogPharma is creating a new class of medicines designed to neutralize these challenging targets. The company is supported by a diverse group of private and institutional investors, which enables it to pursue its mission of delivering transformative cancer treatments. FogPharma is dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families, striving to extend both life expectancy and quality of life.
GreenYellow
Convertible Note in 2022
GreenYellow is a company focused on generating electricity through centralized power plants and developing decentralized photovoltaic projects. It offers solar panels and energy supply services tailored for various sectors, including food retail, non-food retail, government agencies, and public utilities. By enabling clients to produce and manage their own energy, GreenYellow enhances value through solar photovoltaics, energy efficiency, and optimization. The company also operates energy efficiency contracts and provides monitoring services, helping clients reduce their energy costs and access cleaner energy alternatives compared to traditional sources.
Beta Bionics
Series C in 2022
Beta Bionics is a biotechnology company focused on developing an integrated bionic pancreas system known as the iLet. This innovative device aims to alleviate the challenges and costs associated with diabetes care by providing a dual-chamber infusion pump that delivers insulin and glucagon with precision. The iLet autonomously calculates and administers the necessary doses, enabling patients to effectively manage their blood sugar levels. The system has received breakthrough designation for all its configurations, including insulin-only, glucagon-only, and bihormonal options, and is compatible with Zealand Pharma’s dasiglucagon, a glucagon analogue known for its stability in a ready-to-use aqueous solution. Through this technology, Beta Bionics seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes.
Ada Health
Series B in 2022
Ada Health is a global health company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2011 by a team of doctors, scientists, and industry experts. The company has developed a virtual health companion platform that empowers users to actively manage their health and assists medical professionals in delivering effective care. Ada's platform utilizes personalized health inquiries to assess symptoms and offers features such as online video consultations, disease monitoring, and prevention strategies. The company collaborates with leading health systems and global non-profit organizations to enhance healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes for individuals.
DNA Script
Series C in 2021
DNA Script is a pioneering company in the field of DNA synthesis, focused on enhancing life science and human health through innovative technology. The company has developed a unique enzymatic process that allows for the production of synthetic DNA using natural enzymes. This technology underpins their benchtop DNA printer, SYNTAX, which enables laboratories to synthesize their own oligonucleotides. By doing so, DNA Script provides researchers with greater control over their workflows, facilitating faster access to essential genomic materials for various applications in molecular biology and genomics. This capability accelerates experimentation and supports the development of new therapeutics, positioning DNA Script as a key player in the biotechnology sector.
HiBob
Series C in 2021
HiBob Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based human resource management system designed to enhance employee experience and engagement. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and London, HiBob offers a platform known as Bob. This comprehensive human resource information system facilitates various HR functions, including time management, performance tracking, attendance records, time-off scheduling, and compensation management. Targeting modern, midsize, and multinational companies, Bob supports a collaborative and agile approach to HR, making it a preferred choice for over 1,000 organizations globally. Notable clients include Monzo, Happy Socks, Gong, Fiverr, and VaynerMedia, all of which leverage Bob to effectively manage talent and foster a positive workplace culture.
Inbrace
Series D in 2021
Inbrace is a medical device company focused on innovative orthodontic solutions. Its flagship product, INBRACE, is a discreet alignment system that is placed behind the teeth, utilizing patented self-guiding technology to apply continuous forces for gentle correction of dental alignment. This approach significantly reduces pain and minimizes the number of required visits to the orthodontist, addressing common patient concerns and enhancing satisfaction. INBRACE is FDA registered and aims to expand access to orthodontic treatment, thereby driving practice growth for dental professionals. The company's platform incorporates digital treatment planning, computer modeling, and direct digital manufacturing, allowing for customized solutions that maintain high standards of care across various orthodontic cases.
SomaLogic
Post in 2021
SomaLogic, Inc. is a commercial-stage company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in protein biomarker discovery and clinical diagnostics. The company utilizes its proprietary technology platform, SomaScan, which allows for the measurement of proteins with a precision comparable to DNA measurement. This technology enhances the understanding of the molecular bases of health and disease, surpassing traditional genomic methods. SomaLogic develops and offers SOMAmers, modified nucleic acid-based protein-binding reagents, and provides diagnostic tests and protein measurement solutions for various diseases, including those in oncology, neurology, and cardiovascular health. Their products serve multiple applications, including life sciences research, therapeutic drug development, and clinical diagnostics, making significant contributions to the fields of biological and medical sciences. Founded in 1999, SomaLogic continues to advance the capabilities of proteomics in both research and clinical settings.
Zepz
Series E in 2021
Zepz is an online service that facilitates international money transfers, allowing users to send funds to friends and family living abroad through various digital platforms such as computers, smartphones, or tablets. It provides a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer methods, which often involve high fees and in-person agents. Zepz enables recipients to receive money through several options, including bank deposits, cash pickups, mobile money accounts, or mobile airtime top-ups. The service is accessible to senders in 50 countries and supports transfers to over 140 destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas, effectively catering to a global customer base.
Zentera Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Zentera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company.
Point Biopharma Global
Post in 2021
POINT Biopharma Global Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of radioligand therapies for cancer treatment. The company is focused on creating a robust platform for the clinical development of radiopharmaceuticals, utilizing advanced radioisotopes such as Actinium-225 and Lutetium-177. POINT Biopharma's product pipeline includes several candidates, such as PNT2002, PNT2004, PNT2003, and PNT2001, among others. By leveraging a combination of innovative manufacturing technology and direct-to-patient targeting, POINT Biopharma aims to transform theragnostic drug development and enhance the commercialization of radioligands in the fight against cancer.
Genapsys
Series D in 2021
Our mission is to transform research and diagnostics with an affordable, scalable genomic sequencing ecosystem. We believe in providing innovative sequencing solutions and high-quality service to our customers and partners. We lead with integrity and resiliency. We promise our stakeholders transparency, inclusivity and collaboration. It was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California.
BioTheryx
Series E in 2021
BioTheryX, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Chappaqua, New York, focused on developing innovative therapies that restore protein homeostasis through targeted protein degradation. The company specializes in Protein Homeostatic Modulators and small molecule targeted protein degraders (TPDs), which utilize a unique mechanism involving molecular glues to regulate protein levels within the body. Their proprietary PRODEGY platform is built on a library of Cereblon binders, enabling the design of bifunctional and hybrid degraders aimed at treating various diseases, particularly cancer. BioTheryX's lead candidate, BTX-A51, is an oral small molecule and multi-kinase inhibitor targeting specific leukemic stem cells and oncogenic transcription factors. Established in 2007, BioTheryX aims to address significant unmet medical needs by leveraging its expertise in protein modulation and degradation.
NeoGenomics
Post in 2021
NeoGenomics is a cancer reference laboratory that provides cancer testing and partnership programs to pathologists and oncologists. NeoGenomics serves the needs of pathologists, oncologists, academic centers, hospital systems, pharmaceutical firms, integrated service delivery networks, and managed care organizations throughout the United States, and pharmaceutical firms in Europe and Asia.
Exscientia
Series D in 2021
Exscientia is a company that applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to the discovery and design of new therapeutic compounds. By combining human expertise with advanced computational techniques, Exscientia accelerates the development of small-molecule drug candidates, aiming to create safer and more effective treatments for clinical testing. The company focuses on precision engineering of medicine candidates, utilizing innovative experimental methods to enhance drug discovery processes. Through these efforts, Exscientia strives to improve patient outcomes and transform the pharmaceutical industry.
LUMICKS
Series D in 2021
LUMICKS specializes in advanced technologies for studying biology and cancer at the single-molecule and single-cell levels. The company focuses on bridging the gap between molecular structure and function, providing tools that enable real-time analysis of complex biological processes. Its flagship product, the C-Trap Optical Tweezers, combined with Fluorescence Microscopy, allows scientists to observe interactions at the single-molecule level. Additionally, the z-Movi Cell Avidity Analyzer measures and selects immune cells based on their real-time interactions with target cells. By facilitating live measurement and imaging, LUMICKS' instruments provide critical insights into the fundamental causes of diseases, including cancer, and hold potential for optimizing drug development.
Theseus Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2021
Theseus Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to enhancing the lives of cancer patients by discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative targeted therapies. The company's primary focus is on addressing drug resistance mutations in key driver oncogenes, which are mutated genes that contribute to the progression of cancer. By leveraging advanced technologies, Theseus Pharmaceuticals aims to create transformative treatments that can overcome challenges associated with existing therapies, thereby improving patient outcomes in oncology.
Orchard Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Orchard Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in the United Kingdom that specializes in developing innovative gene therapies for serious and life-threatening rare diseases. The company employs an autologous ex vivo gene therapy approach, which modifies a patient's own hematopoietic stem cells to create a targeted treatment administered in a single dose. Orchard's portfolio includes Strimvelis, the first autologous gene therapy approved by the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of adenosine deaminase-severe combined immunodeficiency (ADA-SCID). Additionally, it is advancing clinical programs for various conditions, including metachromatic leukodystrophy, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, X-linked chronic granulomatous disease, and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia. The company also has an extensive preclinical pipeline targeting mucopolysaccharidosis types I, IIIA, and IIIB. Orchard Therapeutics collaborates with leading institutions in gene therapy research, enhancing its efforts to transform the lives of patients with rare diseases in the UK, European Union, and the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, it aims to provide sustainable clinical benefits through its innovative therapies.
Inivata
Series C in 2021
Inivata Limited is a clinical cancer genomics company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, established in 2014. The company specializes in the analysis of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to enhance cancer testing and treatment for oncologists and their patients. Inivata's innovative approach utilizes TAm-Seq technology to detect and analyze genomic material from a patient's cell-free ctDNA, collected through non-invasive blood samples, known as liquid biopsies. This method revolutionizes cancer detection and monitoring by providing a less invasive alternative to traditional biopsies. The company's focus is on enabling clinicians to make more informed treatment decisions by monitoring response to therapies and detecting potential relapses in cancer patients. Inivata has also formed a strategic collaboration with NeoGenomics, Inc.
DarioHealth
Post in 2021
DarioHealth is a digital health company that specializes in developing and commercializing proprietary technology for consumer health management. It offers a mobile, cloud-based diabetes management solution, which includes the Dario Blood Sugar Monitor and a multi-featured software application. This product allows users to monitor their blood glucose levels in real-time using smartphones and mobile devices. In addition to diabetes management, DarioHealth provides personalized, evidence-based interventions for other health issues such as hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal pain, and behavioral health. The company operates internationally and generates revenue primarily from the sale of its Dario smart meter and related disposable test strips and lancets. Its approach combines data analytics, behavioral science, and software technology to deliver engaging and effective digital therapeutics interventions.
Beam Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Beam Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing precision genetic medicines using its innovative base editing technology. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide lifelong cures for patients with serious diseases. Its therapeutic portfolio includes treatments for sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, pediatric acute myeloid leukemia, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and glycogen storage disorder 1A, as well as therapies for ocular and central nervous system disorders. Beam's base editing technology allows for targeted modifications at a single base in the genome without creating double-stranded breaks in DNA, positioning it as a pioneer in the field of genetic medicine. The company's pipeline includes several programs, such as BEAM-101, ESCAPE, BEAM-302, BEAM-301, and BEAM-201, reflecting its commitment to advancing genetic therapies.
Ikena Oncology
Series B in 2021
Ikena Oncology is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. The company specializes in biomarker-driven and precision therapies that target specific mechanisms involved in cancer growth, spread, and resistance. Its product pipeline includes several candidates such as IK-007, an EP4 receptor antagonist; IK-175, an AHR antagonist; and IK-930, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of the TEAD transcription factor in the Hippo signaling pathway. Additionally, Ikena is exploring a kynurenine-degrading enzyme with IK-412 and other discovery-stage programs targeting various oncogenic pathways. Established in 2016, Ikena Oncology aims to address unmet medical needs through a combination of chemistry, translational science, and patient-centered drug development.
FogPharma
Venture Round in 2021
FogPharma is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies through its unique cell-penetrating mini proteins (CPMPs). Founded by Greg Verdine, the company aims to address cancer-causing proteins that are typically inaccessible to traditional treatments. By collaborating with leading experts in cancer biology and therapy, FogPharma is creating a new class of medicines designed to neutralize these challenging targets. The company is supported by a diverse group of private and institutional investors, which enables it to pursue its mission of delivering transformative cancer treatments. FogPharma is dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families, striving to extend both life expectancy and quality of life.
Univercells
Series C in 2020
Univercells is a provider of biomanufacturing solutions focused on making biologics, including vaccines and therapeutics, more accessible and affordable. The company offers innovative technologies designed to reduce manufacturing costs significantly, achieving up to 90% savings on the cost of goods and over 75% in capital investment. Their approach utilizes single-use technologies and integrates three manufacturing steps—cell culture under perfusion, clarification, and capture—into a simulated continuous mode. Univercells also provides a range of biomanufacturing services, including scale-X hydro, scale-X carbo, and NevoLine, along with integrated support such as equipment confirmation, facility design, and bioprocess excellence. This comprehensive offering aids cell and gene therapy manufacturers in scaling their operations from research and development to commercial production, ultimately addressing global health challenges.
SomaLogic
Series A in 2020
SomaLogic, Inc. is a commercial-stage company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in protein biomarker discovery and clinical diagnostics. The company utilizes its proprietary technology platform, SomaScan, which allows for the measurement of proteins with a precision comparable to DNA measurement. This technology enhances the understanding of the molecular bases of health and disease, surpassing traditional genomic methods. SomaLogic develops and offers SOMAmers, modified nucleic acid-based protein-binding reagents, and provides diagnostic tests and protein measurement solutions for various diseases, including those in oncology, neurology, and cardiovascular health. Their products serve multiple applications, including life sciences research, therapeutic drug development, and clinical diagnostics, making significant contributions to the fields of biological and medical sciences. Founded in 1999, SomaLogic continues to advance the capabilities of proteomics in both research and clinical settings.
Longboard Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2020
Longboard Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative medicines for neurological diseases. The company's proprietary pipeline includes several product candidates, notably LP352, a next-generation 5-HT2C agonist intended for treating developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. Additionally, Longboard is evaluating LP143, a full agonist of the cannabinoid type 2 receptor, which targets conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson's disease, as well as LP659, a selective modulator for multiple central nervous system neuroinflammatory disorders. Longboard Pharmaceuticals aims to optimize pharmacology and pharmacokinetics across its drug candidates, enhancing therapeutic outcomes for patients with rare neurological conditions. The company was incorporated in 2020 and was previously known as Arena Neuroscience, Inc.
Kesoram Industries
Private Equity Round in 2020
Kesoram Industries Limited is a diversified manufacturing company based in Kolkata, India, established in 1919. Originally founded as Kesoram Cotton Mills Ltd., the company transitioned into producing rayon in 1959 and subsequently expanded into cement and tire manufacturing. Kesoram Industries markets its cement products under the Birla Shakti brand and offers a range of rayon, transparent paper, and filament yarn products under the Kesoram Rayon brand. The cement segment constitutes a significant portion of its revenue, primarily generated within the Indian market. In 1986, the company adopted its current name to better reflect its broadening portfolio and operations, which have continued to evolve over the decades.
AUTO1 Group
Convertible Note in 2020
AUTO1 Group GmbH is a technology-driven platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars, primarily operating in Europe and North America. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, the company connects individual consumers and professional dealers through its digital marketplace. AUTO1 Group sources its inventory from various channels, including original equipment manufacturers and dealerships, ensuring a diverse selection of certified vehicles. The company operates multiple business units, such as AUTO1.com and Autohero.com, and aims to provide a seamless trading experience without the need for negotiation. Its operations are divided into two segments: Merchant, which sells cars to commercial dealers, and Retail, focused on selling directly to private customers. With a presence in almost 30 countries, AUTO1 Group continues to expand its services in the used car market.
Encoded Therapeutics
Series D in 2020
Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in precision gene therapies aimed at treating a wide array of severe genetic disorders. Utilizing a unique platform, Encoded identifies sequences within the human genome that regulate gene expression through advanced screening and computational techniques. The company's therapy pipeline targets both genetic and acquired disorders across various disease pathways, including neurocircuitry, liver and metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, Encoded Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative solutions that enable medical practitioners to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.
BioAtla
Series D in 2020
BioAtla, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing specific and selective antibody-based therapeutics for various cancers. The company employs a proprietary platform to create conditionally active biologics (CABs), which enhance targeting of cancerous tissues while minimizing effects on normal cells, thereby improving safety and efficacy. BioAtla's lead product candidate, BA3011, is a conditionally active biologic designed to treat soft tissue and bone sarcomas, non-small cell lung cancer, and other tumors. The company is also advancing BA3021, targeting non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma, and BA3071, aimed at multiple cancer types including renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. With over 150 patents and applications, BioAtla's innovative approach expands the potential for treating previously untreatable cancers and enhances the manufacturability of its drug candidates.
Annexon Biosciences
Series D in 2020
Annexon Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients suffering from classical complement-mediated disorders affecting the body, brain, and eye. The company's research is centered around its platform technology that targets classical complement-mediated autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases associated with the abnormal activation of C1q, a key molecule in the classical complement pathway. Annexon's lead product candidate, ANX005, is a full-length monoclonal antibody intended for intravenous use in treating autoimmune and neurodegenerative disorders. Another candidate, ANX007, is a monoclonal antibody Fab formulated for intravitreal administration aimed at neurodegenerative ophthalmic conditions. The company employs a disciplined, biomarker-driven development strategy to ensure its therapies effectively engage the target at tolerable doses within the intended patient tissues, while also exploring additional indications within both orphan and larger market segments.
Atento
Private Equity Round in 2020
Atento is the largest provider of customer relationship management (CRM) and business process outsourcing (BPO) services in Latin America. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including customer care, sales, collections, back office, and technical support, catering to various sectors such as telecommunications, banking, financial services, healthcare, retail, and public administration. Atento serves its clients through multiple channels, including digital platforms like SMS, email, chat, social media, and applications, as well as traditional voice and in-person interactions. The company operates across several geographical regions, including Brazil, the Americas, and EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa).
CargoX
Series E in 2020
CargoX is a technology-driven freight marketplace based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2013. The platform connects shipping companies with a network of over 1.4 million trucks, effectively addressing the issue of excess capacity in the transportation sector. By providing real-time information on available truck capacity, CargoX enhances freight visibility and helps shippers identify optimal solutions for transporting a wide range of products throughout Brazil. This approach not only reduces shipping costs for clients but also increases earnings for truck drivers while minimizing CO2 emissions associated with empty trucks on the road.
Pliant Therapeutics
Series C in 2020
Pliant Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel therapies for the treatment of fibrosis. Pliant's lead product candidate, PLN-74809, is an oral small-molecule dual selective inhibitor of avß6 and avß1 integrins that it is developing for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, and primary sclerosing cholangitis, or PSC. PLN-74809 has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for both IPF and PSC. Pliant is currently recruiting two Phase 2a trials of PLN-74809 for the treatment of IPF and plans to initiate a Phase 2a trial in PSC in the second half of 2020. Pliant's second product candidate, PLN-1474, is a small-molecule selective inhibitor of avß1 for the treatment of liver fibrosis associated with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH, which Pliant has partnered with Novartis. PLN-1474 is currently undergoing a Phase 1 trial. In addition to clinical stage programs, Pliant currently has two preclinical programs targeting oncology and muscular dystrophies.
Generation Bio
Series C in 2020
Generation Bio is a genetic medicines company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing innovative gene therapies for both rare and prevalent diseases. Founded in 2016 and originally named Torus Therapeutics, the company focuses on treating conditions primarily affecting the liver and retina, as well as diseases of skeletal muscle, the central nervous system, and oncology. Generation Bio employs a proprietary non-viral platform that includes a high-capacity DNA construct known as closed-ended DNA (ceDNA) and a cell-targeted lipid nanoparticle delivery system (ctLNP). This platform aims to deliver genetic payloads effectively across various tissues and allows for redosable treatments tailored to individual patient needs. Through its advanced manufacturing processes, Generation Bio seeks to expand access to gene therapies and provide durable solutions for patients with both rare and common diseases.
Themis Bioscience
Series D in 2019
Themis Bioscience N.V. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in immunomodulation to develop products aimed at protecting against infectious diseases. Founded in 2009, the company’s lead candidate, MV-CHIK, has successfully completed Phase II clinical trials for chikungunya treatment. Themis is also advancing vaccines targeting other infectious diseases, including Zika virus, Lassa fever, and MERS, along with developing therapeutics for cancer. Themis has established a research collaboration and exclusive licensing agreement with Merck & Co., enhancing its capabilities and market reach. The company is focused on progressing its innovative vaccine candidates through various clinical development phases while positioning itself as a valuable partner in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
Beta Bionics
Series B in 2019
Beta Bionics is a biotechnology company focused on developing an integrated bionic pancreas system known as the iLet. This innovative device aims to alleviate the challenges and costs associated with diabetes care by providing a dual-chamber infusion pump that delivers insulin and glucagon with precision. The iLet autonomously calculates and administers the necessary doses, enabling patients to effectively manage their blood sugar levels. The system has received breakthrough designation for all its configurations, including insulin-only, glucagon-only, and bihormonal options, and is compatible with Zealand Pharma’s dasiglucagon, a glucagon analogue known for its stability in a ready-to-use aqueous solution. Through this technology, Beta Bionics seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes.
Advance Intelligence Group
Series B in 2018
Advance Intelligence Group is a financial technology firm that builds an ecosystem of AI-powered, credit-enabled products, and services. Founded in 2016, it leverages innovative technology and partnerships to build an ecosystem of products and services serving consumers, enterprises, and merchants.
Full Truck Alliance
Private Equity Round in 2018
Full Truck Alliance is a Chinese company that operates a platform connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate the transportation of goods over various distances and cargo weights. The company provides comprehensive services to both shippers and truckers through its mobile and web platforms. Its primary source of revenue comes from the use of these platforms for freight matching services, as well as additional value-added services. By streamlining the logistics process, Full Truck Alliance aims to enhance efficiency in freight transportation within the region.
Meituan Bike
Series E in 2017
Meituan Bike (formerly Mobike) is a Chinese fully station-less bicycle-sharing system. It develops mobile apps for users to find and use bicycles to travel anywhere. Davis Wang Xiao Feng, Hu Wei Wei, and Xia Yi Ping founded Mobike on January 27, 2015, with its headquarters in Beijing, China. Mobike raised $600 million in Series E funding led by Tencent, bringing the firm's fundraising in 2017 alone to nearly US$1 billion in June 2017. It became worth US$3 billion in the same month. Chinese web company Meituan-Dianping acquired Mobike for US$2.7 billion in April 2018. Parent company Meituan-Dianping announced name change from Mobike to Meituan Bike on January 23, 2019 as part of an ongoing integration.
Sea
Series E in 2017
Sea is a consumer internet company focused on enhancing the lives of consumers and small businesses in Southeast Asia through technology. It operates three main businesses: Shopee, Garena, and SeaMoney. Shopee is the largest e-commerce platform in the region, recognized for its substantial gross merchandise value and transaction volume, with a significant presence in markets such as Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Initially founded as a gaming company, Garena has transitioned into a key player in the e-commerce sector since its expansion in 2015. The platform's popular game, Free Fire, was the most downloaded game in January 2022 and generated a considerable portion of Garena's revenue. SeaMoney offers digital financial services, including lending, and is poised for growth within Sea's business portfolio.
Hindustan Clean Energy (HCEL)
Debt Financing in 2016
The renewable energy arm of Hindustan Power Projects Pvt. Ltd .
Gojek
Series D in 2016
Gojek is an app that providing a variety of services from payments, food delivery, transportation, and logistics. The app is used for food ordering, commuting, digital payments, shopping, hyper-local delivery, getting a massage, and other services. It aims to create a positive socio-economic impact on customers, driver-partners, business, and MSMEs. Gojek is backed by investors including Google, Facebook, PayPal, Sequoia Capital, and Tencent Holdings. The company was founded in 2009 in Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia by Kevin Aluwi, Nadiem Makarim, and Michaelangelo Moran.
Nexvet
Series B in 2014
Our mission is to be a revolutionary force in the growing US$25 billion global animal pharmaceutical market. Only Nexvet can produce therapeutic antibodies that are 100% customised to target new species – like cats and dogs. Monoclonal antibody therapies have represented a new generation of highly effective, safe and targeted medicines in humans. We think it’s time companion animals reaped the benefits of human medical progress in this field. Nexvet’s unique technology, PETisation™, ensures 100% customisation of a therapy to a new species, reducing the chances of immune challenges, and ensuring a more ‘natural’ fit between the therapy and the patient. Many chronic conditions in pets remain poorly treated by current veterinary therapies, such as pain and various inflammatory diseases– which has guided Nexvet’s focus towards these indications. To ensure we succeed in transforming animal medicine, we’ve brought together a team with an extraordinary global track record in animal and human health. We are working with leading contractors, advisors, drug development partners, academic groups, veterinarians and animal interest groups around the world to develop our pipeline to the highest standards. Senior executives and researchers from the world’s largest animal health brands are counted among our Board, management, and advisors, and together we’re building connections worldwide to make our vision a reality.
Intarcia Therapeutics
Series C in 2012
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for chronic conditions that require long-term management. The company is known for its innovative Medici Drug Delivery System, which facilitates subcutaneous delivery of therapies for diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders. Its lead product, ITCA 650, is currently in phase 3 clinical trials designed to provide sustained treatment for diabetes through a steady-state dosing system. Additionally, Intarcia's DUROS platform stabilizes and delivers therapeutic proteins and peptides, including devices aimed at treating conditions such as Hepatitis C. Founded in 1997 and originally named BioMedicines, the company rebranded to Intarcia Therapeutics in 2004. It is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with a manufacturing facility in Hayward, California, and a research and development center in Durham, North Carolina.
Intarcia Therapeutics
Debt Financing in 2012
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for chronic conditions that require long-term management. The company is known for its innovative Medici Drug Delivery System, which facilitates subcutaneous delivery of therapies for diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders. Its lead product, ITCA 650, is currently in phase 3 clinical trials designed to provide sustained treatment for diabetes through a steady-state dosing system. Additionally, Intarcia's DUROS platform stabilizes and delivers therapeutic proteins and peptides, including devices aimed at treating conditions such as Hepatitis C. Founded in 1997 and originally named BioMedicines, the company rebranded to Intarcia Therapeutics in 2004. It is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with a manufacturing facility in Hayward, California, and a research and development center in Durham, North Carolina.
Youku
Series D in 2008
Youku is a Chinese video-sharing website that enables users to search, view, and share high-quality video content across multiple devices. Employing the tri-networks integration model, Youku’s online video content ranges from user-generated content and self-produced serials to licensed professional content. Its platform offers a space for individuals and institutions to upload and share their treasured moments, independent films, viral videos, and other creations. Youku was first listed on the New York Stock Exchange on December 18, 2010. As of 2007, the company had raised over $40 million in funds, which came from existing investors, including Maverick Capital, Brookside Capital (an affiliate of Bain Capital, LLC), Sutter Hill Ventures, Farallon Capital, and China-based Chengwei Ventures, LLC. In the same year, AC Nelson Co. announced that Youku's overall video viewing (VV) rate had exceeded 100 million, and the daily UV rate exceeded 12 million. On March 12, 2012, Youku reached an agreement to acquire Tudou in a stock-for-stock transaction, the new entity being named Youku Tudou, Inc. Youku's major competitors include Tencent Video, 163 Video, and Sohu Video.
Sohu.Com
Post in 2008
Sohu.com Ltd is a prominent Chinese internet company that offers a diverse range of online media, gaming, and search products across both PC and mobile platforms. Established in November 1995, Sohu operates several key websites including its main portal, Sohu.com, and the search engine Sogou.com. The company also runs 17173.com, a portal dedicated to gaming news and information, and focus.cn, which provides real estate services. Sohu's gaming division, Changyou.com, develops and licenses a variety of online games, including popular massively multiplayer online role-playing games and casual strategy games. Additionally, Sohu delivers news and information through its mobile platforms, including the Sohu News app and its mobile news portal. With a focus on community-based products and services, Sohu caters to millions of users in China daily.
AdsIt
Series A in 2007
AdsIt is an online video advertisement provider based in Beijing, China.
Youku
Series C in 2007
Youku is a Chinese video-sharing website that enables users to search, view, and share high-quality video content across multiple devices. Employing the tri-networks integration model, Youku’s online video content ranges from user-generated content and self-produced serials to licensed professional content. Its platform offers a space for individuals and institutions to upload and share their treasured moments, independent films, viral videos, and other creations. Youku was first listed on the New York Stock Exchange on December 18, 2010. As of 2007, the company had raised over $40 million in funds, which came from existing investors, including Maverick Capital, Brookside Capital (an affiliate of Bain Capital, LLC), Sutter Hill Ventures, Farallon Capital, and China-based Chengwei Ventures, LLC. In the same year, AC Nelson Co. announced that Youku's overall video viewing (VV) rate had exceeded 100 million, and the daily UV rate exceeded 12 million. On March 12, 2012, Youku reached an agreement to acquire Tudou in a stock-for-stock transaction, the new entity being named Youku Tudou, Inc. Youku's major competitors include Tencent Video, 163 Video, and Sohu Video.
Adsit Media
Series A in 2007
Beijing Adsit Media Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company specializing in the distribution of internet-based video advertisements. It serves as both the operating entity and technology service provider for Baidu's TV business model, distinguishing itself as Baidu's sole strategic brand management partner. Adsit Media offers a range of innovative online video advertising services, including floating, embedded, and streaming video advertisements. These services are designed to help businesses attract customers and increase their revenue, making Adsit Media a key player in the advertising sector in China.
Youku
Series B in 2006
Youku is a Chinese video-sharing website that enables users to search, view, and share high-quality video content across multiple devices. Employing the tri-networks integration model, Youku’s online video content ranges from user-generated content and self-produced serials to licensed professional content. Its platform offers a space for individuals and institutions to upload and share their treasured moments, independent films, viral videos, and other creations. Youku was first listed on the New York Stock Exchange on December 18, 2010. As of 2007, the company had raised over $40 million in funds, which came from existing investors, including Maverick Capital, Brookside Capital (an affiliate of Bain Capital, LLC), Sutter Hill Ventures, Farallon Capital, and China-based Chengwei Ventures, LLC. In the same year, AC Nelson Co. announced that Youku's overall video viewing (VV) rate had exceeded 100 million, and the daily UV rate exceeded 12 million. On March 12, 2012, Youku reached an agreement to acquire Tudou in a stock-for-stock transaction, the new entity being named Youku Tudou, Inc. Youku's major competitors include Tencent Video, 163 Video, and Sohu Video.
E-House
Venture Round in 2006
E-House is a real estate services company in China offering a comprehensive online-to-offline (O2O) service platform. It offers primary sales agency services, online real estate services, real estate information and consulting services, real estate advertising services, real estate promotional event services, secondary real estate brokerage services, and real estate investment fund management services. E-House has served more than 80% of domestic real estate developers, including Vanke, Evergrande, Wanda, Longfor, Poly Real Estate, and many other real estate industry giants, and worked on more than 200,000 real estate projects. E-House was founded in 2004 and was first listed on the New York Stock Exchange in August 2007.
Heidi Coast Advertising
Series B in 2006
Heidi Coast Advertising Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company focused on the development and operation of campus media integrated marketing solutions. Heidi Coast Advertising’s leading brand, “China Campus Media,” covers new media such as campus video, campus outdoor, campus activity, CC176.com, and more. By cooperating with educational institutions and major domestic media organizations, the company spreads news, entertainment, programs, and advertisement information in universities and colleges, with students as the main audience group. It covers 18 economically developed cities and over 330 colleges and universities in China. It influences over 5 million people daily and maintains a campus broadcasting network.
Youku
Series A in 2006
Youku is a Chinese video-sharing website that enables users to search, view, and share high-quality video content across multiple devices. Employing the tri-networks integration model, Youku’s online video content ranges from user-generated content and self-produced serials to licensed professional content. Its platform offers a space for individuals and institutions to upload and share their treasured moments, independent films, viral videos, and other creations. Youku was first listed on the New York Stock Exchange on December 18, 2010. As of 2007, the company had raised over $40 million in funds, which came from existing investors, including Maverick Capital, Brookside Capital (an affiliate of Bain Capital, LLC), Sutter Hill Ventures, Farallon Capital, and China-based Chengwei Ventures, LLC. In the same year, AC Nelson Co. announced that Youku's overall video viewing (VV) rate had exceeded 100 million, and the daily UV rate exceeded 12 million. On March 12, 2012, Youku reached an agreement to acquire Tudou in a stock-for-stock transaction, the new entity being named Youku Tudou, Inc. Youku's major competitors include Tencent Video, 163 Video, and Sohu Video.
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