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Consumer electronics company designing and selling modular, repairable laptops for individuals, focused on sustainability and upgradability.
Framework is a San Francisco, California-based consumer electronics organization that designs and sells modular, repairable laptops specifically engineered to reduce global e-waste and extend product life. Operating through a direct-to-consumer business model, the company enables users to independently customize, upgrade, and repair their personal computing devices, currently distributing hardware to customers across 9 different international markets. The organization's primary product portfolio features the high-performance Framework Laptop 13 and 16 models, which prioritize environmental sustainability through long-term component longevity and user upgradability. This distinct approach to consumer hardware manufacturing and modular design earned the enterprise a recognized position on Time Magazine's list of the top 100 inventions of 2021. Following his previous hardware engineering tenures at Apple, Meta, and Oculus VR, Framework was officially founded in 2019 by chief executive officer Nirav Patel.
Framework has raised $40.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Framework has raised $40.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Framework refers to Framework Computer Inc., a technology company specializing in modular, user-upgradable laptops and desktops designed for sustainability and repairability. It builds highly customizable PCs, such as the Framework Laptop series, serving tech enthusiasts, professionals, educators, and environmentally conscious consumers who demand longevity over disposability. The company solves the e-waste crisis and obsolescence in consumer electronics by enabling easy upgrades, repairs, and expansions, fostering a circular economy in computing—demonstrated by rapid growth from a 2021 Kickstarter to shipping tens of thousands of units annually with strong community backing.
Framework was founded in 2021 by Nirav Patel, a hardware engineer with prior experience at Puma Browser (a Chrome OS alternative) and Nebula (a cloud gaming startup). The idea emerged from Patel's frustration with non-repairable laptops from major brands like Apple and Dell, prompting him to create the world's first truly modular laptop. Early traction exploded via a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign that raised over $13 million, followed by the 2022 launch of the Framework Laptop 13, which sold out repeatedly and established Framework as a pioneer in sustainable hardware.
Framework stands out in the laptop market through these key strengths:
Framework rides the right-to-repair and sustainability trends, amplified by EU regulations mandating repairable electronics by 2027 and growing consumer backlash against planned obsolescence. Timing is ideal amid chip shortages and e-waste (50M tons/year globally), with market forces like rising hardware costs favoring durable devices—Framework influences the ecosystem by pressuring giants (e.g., Dell's XPS 13 refresh borrowed modularity) and inspiring startups in modular phones/phones. It accelerates the shift to circular tech economies, partnering with orgs like The Repair Association.
Framework's next phase involves the 2025 Framework Laptop 13 AMD refresh with AI-ready Ryzen AI 300 chips, Desktop Mainboard for mini-PCs, and potential ARM-based models to challenge Apple Silicon. Trends like AI edge computing and stricter global e-waste laws will propel growth, potentially capturing 1-2% of the $200B PC market by 2030 via B2B/education deals. Its influence will evolve from niche disruptor to industry standard-setter, proving sustainable tech scales profitably and tying back to its core mission: empowering users to own their hardware future.
Framework has raised $40.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $17.0M Other Equity in April 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | $17M Venture Round | Spark Capital | Anzu Partners, Buckley Ventures, Pathbreaker Ventures | Announced |
| Jan 1, 2022 | $18M Series A | Spark Capital | Anorak Ventures, Congruent Ventures, Ingeborg Investments, Jetstream, Sunset Ventures, Techstars, Brendan O'driscoll, Formic Ventures, Pathbreaker Ventures | Announced |
| Nov 1, 2021 | $2M Seed | — | Anorak Ventures, Byld Ventures, Firstminute Capital, Left Lane Capital, MMC Ventures, OMERS Ventures, Seaya Ventures, Spark Capital, Supercharge.vc, True Ventures, YAS Investments, Claire Novorol, Victoria VAN Lennep, Aaron Mitchell, Brent Hoberman, TOM Foster Carter 🇺🇦, ADA Ventures, Atomico, Evio, LearnStart | Announced |
| Jun 1, 2021 | $3M Seed | True Ventures | Anorak Ventures, Sunset Ventures, Nimit Maru, Clay Point Investors, Looking Glass Capital, Uprising | Announced |
Framework has raised $40.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Framework's investors include Spark Capital, Anzu Partners, Buckley Ventures, Pathbreaker Ventures, Anorak Ventures, Congruent Ventures, Ingeborg Investments, Jetstream, Sunset Ventures, Techstars, Brendan O'Driscoll, Formic Ventures.