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Best K-12 Schools Companies in California, United States

The 145 best K-12 Schools companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Gusd.

145companies tracked
$128Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
38have raised

Ranked: Best K-12 Schools companies in California

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFoundedTech stackWeb popularityPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Gusd
Operator of educational institutions providing instruction for students in various grades
62Market top 33%Growth top 45%Tech top 49%Funding bottom 44%
All 5 signals ▾
Markettop 33%
Growthtop 45%
Techtop 49%
Fundingbottom 44%
Globalbottom 33%
Market: 1,631 employees (top 26% of Education) · Top-500,000 web property
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100
$25M164 mo ago1,6311999Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspacePHP+26Top 500k——
2Rocketship Public Schools
K-12 school
57Growth top 32%Tech top 49%Funding top 50%Market bottom 49%
All 6 signals ▾
Growthtop 32%
Techtop 49%
Fundingtop 50%
Marketbottom 49%
Talentbottom 49%
Globalbottom 32%
Growth: Headcount 959 → 1,178 (+23%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 43 technologies across 3/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100
$11M8 mo ago1,178
1,178 → 1,059 (-10%)
2006Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+37Top 5M——
3Moorpark Unified School District
Public education institution that provides K-12 education to students, operating schools and offering various…
$11M116 mo ago12006CodeMirrorFirebaseJava+26Top 5M——
4Arcadia High School
Public school district providing education to elementary, middle, and high school students
$10M177 mo ago5822000DreamWeaverJavaGoogle Maps+15Top 5M——
5Bpusd
Baldwin Park Unified School District helps all the schools in the district by providing business, human…
$10M153 mo ago5792001Apple iCloud MailDreamWeaverJava+9Top 1M——
6WCCUSD
District provides public education programs for elementary and secondary students.
$9M163 mo ago2,0972006CodeMirrorFirebaseJava+25Top 1M——
7Ewcsd Exact Match
Opening doors to futures through comprehensive education and student support
$8M177 mo ago5752007Apple iCloud MailDreamWeaverJava+15Top 5M——
8Luciamarschools
Operator of educational programs encompassing elementary, middle, high school, and adult
$7M188 mo ago——PHPBootstrapAlertifyJS+18Top 5M——
9Juhsd
Home - Jefferson Union High School District
$5M189 mo ago2902001Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceCodeMirror+26Top 5M——
10SBC Unified School
Empowering students through education, fostering success in San Bernardino, California
72Innovation top 20%Market top 37%Growth top 45%Funding top 46%
All 7 signals ▾
Innovationtop 20%
Markettop 37%
Growthtop 45%
Fundingtop 46%
Producttop 46%
Techbottom 45%
Globalbottom 33%
Innovation: 9 product lines
Market: 1,595 employees (top 26% of Education) · Top-1,000,000 web property
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100
$5M13 mo ago1,5952002Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceCodeMirror+27Top 1M——
11Bonsall Unified School
72Innovation top 20%Growth top 35%Product top 46%Funding bottom 49%
All 6 signals ▾
Innovationtop 20%
Growthtop 35%
Producttop 46%
Fundingbottom 49%
Techbottom 38%
Globalbottom 33%
Innovation: 8 product lines
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100
$4M12 mo ago—2007Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceDreamWeaver+12Top 5M——
12Lsusd
District provides education to elementary and middle school students
50Growth top 35%Tech top 46%Funding bottom 48%Market bottom 40%
All 5 signals ▾
Growthtop 35%
Techtop 46%
Fundingbottom 48%
Marketbottom 40%
Globalbottom 33%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 37 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Alb, Amazon Web Services
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100
$4M12 mo ago2722004WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+33Top 5M——
13Bs Usd Company
Operator of a public K-12 school district
$3M180 mo ago302004——8 patents
Bitumen processing and upgrading technologies for improved road construction materials.
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14TOWNGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO
District provides education to elementary, middle, high school, and adult learners
$2M216 mo ago2,5222005Apple iCloud MailCodeMirrorFirebase+22Top 500k——
15Sanjuan
Home - San Juan Unified School District
$2M167 mo ago3,2781992Apple iCloud MailCodeMirrorFirebase+27Top 500k—5 job openings · 2 awards
16Claytonschools
School District of Clayton / Overview
64Growth top 35%Market top 40%Tech top 45%Funding bottom 46%
All 5 signals ▾
Growthtop 35%
Markettop 40%
Techtop 45%
Fundingbottom 46%
Globalbottom 33%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Market: 2,053 employees (top 23% of Education) · Top-5,000,000 web property
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100
$1M15 mo ago2,0532007Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceCodeMirror+25Top 5M——
17Beacon Day School
Provider of educational programs for students with autism and related disorders
$1M195 mo ago—2007WixSentryBootstrap+11Top 50M——
18Monrovia Unified School District
Operator of public education programs encompassing pre-school through adult learning
$1M206 mo ago4372001DreamWeaverFacebook LoginList.js+11Top 5M—3 awards
19Meridian
Provider of comprehensive online resources for aviation professionals
$1M176 mo ago392002Node.jsVarnishGSAP+10Top 5M3 patents
Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials
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20Acme
Operator of public education programs for kindergarten through adult learners
$822K179 mo ago—2003Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceCodeMirror+26Top 5M20 patents
Fire protection equipment and portable high‑power laser cooling technologies.
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21Growth Public School
K-8 School
$775K108 mo ago—2015Wix eCommerceWixSentry+15Top 50M——
22Real Journey
Network of tuition-free public charter schools providing education for grades TK-12
29Growth top 35%Funding bottom 38%Tech bottom 37%Market bottom 31%
All 5 signals ▾
Growthtop 35%
Fundingbottom 38%
Techbottom 37%
Marketbottom 31%
Globalbottom 25%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $745k across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100
$745K15 mo ago1412009DreamWeaverYouTubeList.js+12Top 10M——
23MJUSD
Operator of a unified school district providing educational programs and services
$660K167 mo ago5282002Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+16Top 5M——
24Grasshopper Kids
Provider of hands-on learning experiences for kids
7Talent top 45%Funding bottom 38%Global bottom 25%Market bottom 14%
All 4 signals ▾
Talenttop 45%
Fundingbottom 38%
Globalbottom 25%
Marketbottom 14%
Talent: 2 named leaders on record
Funding: Raised $618k across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 5 yrs (0.4/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 7/100
$618K15 mo ago52021————
25Svusd
Scott Valley is located in Northern California, nestled between the Trinity Alps and the Marble Mountains.
27Growth top 35%Tech bottom 42%Funding bottom 41%Global bottom 33%
All 5 signals ▾
Growthtop 35%
Techbottom 42%
Fundingbottom 41%
Globalbottom 33%
Marketbottom 23%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 22 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100
$475K12 mo ago472007WordPressMySQLPHP+18Top 10M——
26Alma Fuerte Public School
Operator of K-12 school
$425K108 mo ago—2016Cart FunctionalityWix eCommerceWix+18Top 50M——
27MantecaUSD
Operator of public education, offering academic programs for students and adults
53Growth top 35%Market top 44%Tech bottom 42%Funding bottom 38%
All 5 signals ▾
Growthtop 35%
Markettop 44%
Techbottom 42%
Fundingbottom 38%
Globalbottom 33%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Market: 1,303 employees (top 29% of Education) · Top-5,000,000 web property
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100
$352K16 mo ago1,3032000Cart FunctionalityCodeMirrorFirebase+23Top 5M—3 job openings
28Lodi Unified School District
Operator of educational institutions providing academic instruction for multiple grade levels
$235K203 mo ago542000Apple iCloud MailCodeMirrorFirebase+24Top 5M——

Top 12 K-12 Schools companies in California

#1
Funding Raised · Redwood City, California · founded 2006 · 1178 employees
$11Mraised
▾

K-12 school

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 57how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 32%
Tech
top 49%
Funding
top 50%
Market
bottom 49%
Talent
bottom 49%
Global
bottom 32%
Growth: Headcount 959 → 1,178 (+23%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 43 technologies across 3/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Security: Cloudflare Bot Management, Hsts
Funding: Raised $11.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 15 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Sep 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 16k LinkedIn followers — 19.2% of this cohort's audience · 41 engagements/post (6.8× cohort median)
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$4.8M
  • Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$6M
  • 2011Grant (prize money)$180.9K
Founders & team
Preston SmithCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
NewSchools Venture Fund, ED, Turner Impact Capital
Tech stack
Beaver BuilderBootstrapCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#2
Funding Raised · San Bernardino, California · founded 2002 · 1595 employees
$5.1Mraised
▾

Empowering students through education, fostering success in San Bernardino, California. This is a public school district committed to providing comprehensive educational services to students. The district focuses on academic excellence, student wellness, and community engagement. It offers a wide range of programs including early childhood education, elementary, secondary, and specialized programs. The district supports students through various initiatives such as college and career readiness, special education, and multilingual programs. It also provides resources for families and the community, including health services, parent engagement opportunities, and volunteer programs. The district aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all students can thrive and achieve their full potential. It is a B2C organization with a social impact.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 72how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 20%
Market
top 37%
Growth
top 45%
Funding
top 46%
Product
top 46%
Tech
bottom 45%
Innovation: 9 product lines
Market: 1,595 employees (top 26% of Education) · Top-1,000,000 web property
Growth: Web rank 1,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 4k LinkedIn followers — 4.2% of this cohort's audience
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Educator
Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$351.5K
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$737.4K
  • Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$80K
  • Jan 2015Grant (prize money)$1.4M
Investors
Ojp, ED, HHS
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailAudioeyeBackbone.JsBootstrapCdnjsCloudflare
#3
Funding Raised · Bonsall, California · founded 2007
$4.4Mraised
▾
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 72how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 20%
Growth
top 35%
Product
top 46%
Funding
bottom 49%
Tech
bottom 38%
Global
bottom 33%
Innovation: 8 product lines
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Product: 8 distinct product lines · Company stage: Grant (prize money)
Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$471.8K
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$471.8K
  • May 2014Grant (prize money)$30.3K
  • Dec 2013Grant (prize money)$424.2K
Investors
ED
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAmazon AlbAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailBabelCallrail
#4
Funding Raised · Lakeside, California · founded 2004 · 272 employees
$3.8Mraised
▾

District provides education to elementary and middle school students. It offers academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services across multiple schools. The district focuses on creating a safe and engaging learning environment, preparing students for future academic and career paths. It also provides resources and information for parents, staff, and the community.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 50how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%
Tech
top 46%
Funding
bottom 48%
Market
bottom 40%
Global
bottom 33%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 37 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Alb, Amazon Web Services · Security: Cloudflare Bot Management, Hsts
Funding: Raised $3.8M across 17 rounds · 17 rounds over 19 yrs (0.9/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (May 2025)
Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$299.9K
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$599.8K
  • Jun 2015Grant (prize money)$16.8K
  • May 2014Grant (prize money)$19.1K
Investors
ED
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAmazon AlbAmazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailBootstrap
#5
Funding Raised · Fort Jones, California · founded 2007 · 47 employees
$475.2Kraised
▾

Scott Valley is located in Northern California, nestled between the Trinity Alps and the Marble Mountains. Scott Valley sits in a quaint valley that's home to a dynamic school district where you can make a lasting impact.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 27how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%
Tech
bottom 42%
Funding
bottom 41%
Global
bottom 33%
Market
bottom 23%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 22 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Devops: Nginx
Funding: Raised $475k across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 18 yrs (0.4/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (May 2025)
Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$197.1K
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$197.1K
  • Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$10.4K
  • May 2013Grant (prize money)—
Investors
ED
Tech stack
Animate.CssBeaver BuilderCloudflareCloudwaysGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font Api
#6
Funding Raised · Clayton, California · founded 2007 · 2053 employees
$1.3Mraised
▾

School District of Clayton / Overview

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%
Market
top 40%
Tech
top 45%
Funding
bottom 46%
Global
bottom 33%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Market: 2,053 employees (top 23% of Education) · Top-5,000,000 web property
Tech: 43 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Web Services · Observability: New Relic
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$629.3K
  • Jun 2008Grant (prize money)$709K
Investors
ED, HHS
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailAudioeyeBackbone.JsBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Browser Insights
#7
Funding Raised · Ontario, California · founded 2009 · 141 employees
$745.5Kraised
▾

Network of tuition-free public charter schools providing education for grades TK-12. The organization offers learning environments focused on academics and student development. The schools aim to prepare students for higher education and future careers. They provide various resources, including counseling services and safety measures.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 29how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%
Funding
bottom 38%
Tech
bottom 37%
Market
bottom 31%
Global
bottom 25%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $745k across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Feb 2025)
Tech: 16 technologies across 3/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Security: Cloudflare Bot Management, Hsts
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$745.5K
Investors
Ojp
Tech stack
BabelCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsDocusignDreamweaver
#8
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2021 · 5 employees
$617.5Kraised
▾

Grasshopper Kids is a platform that offers hands-on learning experiences for kids aged 3-12, led by fully vetted and background checked teachers. They offer a variety of enrichment activities, from art to STEM, music, foreign languages, and more. The platform also allows for convenient scheduling and customization of birthday parties and experiences.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 7how this company ranks against its industry peers
Talent
top 45%
Funding
bottom 38%
Global
bottom 25%
Market
bottom 14%
Talent: 2 named leaders on record
Funding: Raised $618k across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 5 yrs (0.4/yr) · Last round Seed (Mar 2025)
Global: Single-market focus (United States)
Audience (LinkedIn): 1k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2025Seed$232.5K
  • May 2021Seed$385K
Founders & team
Cristina TcheyanCo-Founder and Chief Product OfficerArielle MckenzieCo-founder & CEO
#9
Funding Raised · Manteca, California · founded 2000 · 1303 employees
$351.8Kraised
▾

Operator of public education, offering academic programs for students and adults. It provides educational services spanning from elementary to high school, including adult education and career training programs. The organization focuses on student achievement, safety, and individual success through data-driven decisions. It manages various schools and centers, offering resources, programs, and services to support students, families, and staff. These include academic support, college and career exploration, special education, and visual and performing arts programs.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 53how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%
Market
top 44%
Tech
bottom 42%
Funding
bottom 38%
Global
bottom 33%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Market: 1,303 employees (top 29% of Education) · Top-5,000,000 web property
Tech: 27 technologies across 3/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Security: Hsts, Http/3
Audience (LinkedIn): 3k LinkedIn followers — 3.4% of this cohort's audience
Hiring (LinkedIn): 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +3 · hiring: Educator, Director of Risk Management
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$37.8K
  • Jun 2015Grant (prize money)$64.7K
  • Jun 2012Grant (prize money)$76.9K
  • Jul 2011Grant (prize money)$83.9K
Investors
ED
Tech stack
AudioeyeBootstrapCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCodemirror
#10
Funding Raised · Glendale, California · founded 1999 · 1631 employees
$24.9Mraised
▾

Operator of educational institutions providing instruction for students in various grades. The organization oversees elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as facilities catering to homeschoolers and students with special needs. The district adheres to established governance policies, including those related to board member terms and election procedures. The entity addresses matters of student safety and well-being through defined protocols.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 62how this company ranks against its industry peers
Market
top 33%
Growth
top 45%
Tech
top 49%
Funding
bottom 44%
Global
bottom 33%
Market: 1,631 employees (top 26% of Education) · Top-500,000 web property
Tech: 34 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Devops: Nginx
Audience (LinkedIn): 5k LinkedIn followers — 6.2% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2012Grant (prize money)$5.3M
  • Sep 2012Grant (prize money)$5.4M
  • Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$5M
  • Sep 2010Grant (prize money)$4.8M
Investors
ED
Tech stack
AlertifyjsApple Icloud MailBootstrapCallrailCdnjsCloudflare
#11
Funding Raised · Moorpark, California · founded 2006 · 1 employees
$10.8Mraised
▾

Moorpark Unified School District is a public educational institution that operates and oversees multiple schools in the Moorpark area, providing education from kindergarten to high school levels.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2016Grant (prize money)$1.5M
  • Sep 2010Grant (prize money)$643.9K
  • Sep 2010Grant (prize money)$1.4M
  • Aug 2010Grant (prize money)$998.9K
Investors
ED
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesBackbone.JsCalendlyCdnjsCloudflare
#12
Funding Raised · Baldwin Park, California · founded 2001 · 579 employees
$10.1Mraised
▾

Baldwin Park Unified School District helps all the schools in the district by providing business, human resources, and educational services.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2013Grant (prize money)$3M
  • Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$3M
  • Sep 2010Grant (prize money)$1.5M
  • Dec 2009Grant (prize money)$2M
Investors
ED, HHS
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailAzureBabelCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js

Funding & investor landscape

$128Mtotal disclosed funding
34companies funded
156disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
ED30 rounds
HHS8 rounds
NewSchools Venture Fund5 rounds
Ojp2 rounds
SV22 rounds
Turner Impact Capital2 rounds
Africa Publishing Innovation Fund1 rounds
All Stars Helping Kids1 rounds
CONNECT ALL1 rounds
Chicago Growth Partners1 rounds

Notable founders

Preston Smith
Co-Founder & CEO · Rocketship Public Schools
Cristina Tcheyan
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer · Grasshopper Kids
Arielle Mckenzie
Co-founder & CEO · Grasshopper Kids
Lisa V
CO-Owner · Luciamarschools
David Richards
Founder & CEO · Growth Public School
Barb Mackraz
Founder · Oliveseed
Elad Inbar
CEO · RobotLAB
Cary Matsuoka
CEO · Santa Barbara Unified School District
Viet Nguyen
VEX Robotics Competition Head Coach | JTMS Robotics Team Founder · IUSD
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 11,172,940 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of K-12 Schools coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

Common questions

How many K-12 Schools companies are there in California, United States?
Radar tracks 145 indexable K-12 Schools companies headquartered in California, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by K-12 Schools companies in California, United States?
The K-12 Schools companies in California, United States on this list have raised a combined $128M in disclosed equity funding across 34 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded K-12 Schools company in California, United States?
Gusd is the highest-funded K-12 Schools company in California, United States, with $24.9M in disclosed equity funding.
How many K-12 Schools companies in California, United States are funded?
34 of the 145 K-12 Schools companies in California, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many K-12 Schools unicorns are there in California, United States?
None of the K-12 Schools companies in California, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in California, United States K-12 Schools companies?
The most active investors in California, United States K-12 Schools companies on this list include ED, HHS, NewSchools Venture Fund, Ojp, SV2.
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