Framework Computer was founded in 2019, delivering its first product, the Framework 13, in 2021. The company sells repairable laptops in 13 countries across North America, Europe, and Taiwan. It was ahead of the curve, as 20 US states explored right to repair bills.

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Campus, an online community college, received a $23 million investment. The college aims to improve transfer rates, with only 16% of community college students receiving bachelor's degrees within six years. Adjunct professors at top universities, including UCLA, Princeton, and NYU, often earn low salaries, with a quarter qualifying for government assistance.

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Matterport, a digital twin platform, agreed to be acquired by Costar in a cash-and-stock deal worth $5.50 per share, valuing the company at $1.6 billion. The offer represents a 212% premium over Matterport's last closing share price. The deal was announced on April 22.

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Fintech Fundid, a business finance startup, was shut down due to rising interest rates and a strained cap table. Founder Stefanie Sample raised $3.25 million in seed funding in 2022, but the company ultimately failed. The startup is now being wound down.

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Easel, a new AI startup founded by two former Snap employees, is developing an app that generates images from iMessage conversations. The app allows users to create images of themselves and friends doing cool things directly from their conversations.

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Texture, a company, aims to become a leading platform by creating more value for participants than it captures for itself. This business model is similar to successful tech companies that facilitate other businesses' growth, such as Microsoft during the PC revolution.

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AWS introduces Custom Model Import, a feature in Bedrock, allowing companies to import and access their in-house generative AI models as fully managed APIs. This enables organizations to fine-tune and host their proprietary models on AWS' infrastructure.

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Amazon launches a new grocery delivery subscription for Prime members and EBT customers in the US, available in 3,500 cities and towns. The subscription costs $9.99/month for Prime users and $4.99/month for EBT customers, building on a pilot program in Denver, Sacramento, and Columbus.

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