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  1. Framework Computer Inc
    1. History
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Framework Computer Inc

Framework Computer Inc is a US-based consumer electronics company creating customizable and repairable laptops. Framework is a proponent of the Right to Repair movement, designing their products to be easily opened and repaired. They also sell replacement parts on their website, including kits that allow users to upgrade an older Framework Laptop to a newer generation.

In November 2021, Time magazine listed the Framework Laptop on their list of the 100 Best Inventions of 2021. 1 In March 2022, Fast Company listed the Framework Laptop on their list of the Most Innovative Companies of 2022. 2

History

Framework was founded by Nirav Patel in January 2020. The company received $9 million in seed-round funding in the first half of 2021. They opened pre-orders for their first product, Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel Core), in May 2021. Those pre-orders began shipping in July of that year.

In September 2021, YouTuber Linus Sebastian invested $225,000 in the company in order to support their mission. 3 Spark Capital led Framework’s Series A round, which raised an additional $18 million in January 2022.

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