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I’m Legally Obligated to Disclose This - Framework investment

3.3M views · Sep 15, 2021 · 15:59 · 1 HN recommender · 5 mentions · discussed 2021–2022

Linus Sebastian of Linus Tech Tips discloses that he has invested in Framework, the modular repairable laptop maker. He explains his reasoning and the commitments he is making to viewers about future coverage.

Why Hacker News points people here: HN cites it as Linus's own explanation of why he invested in Framework and why outside investment suits a hardware company.

“Linus (Tech Tips) has a good video about why external investment is useful”HN comment, 2022

What Hacker News said 5

RecommendsnetsharcApr 2022

“Linus (Tech Tips) has a good video about why external investment is useful”

Why external investment is useful for a hardware company.

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Linus (Tech Tips) has a good video about why external investment is useful: this video , but he's talking about a hardware company, which is probably different to a software one. Skip to around 5:00 to get to topic.

in “Ask HN: Why is raising money from VCs worn as a badge of honour?” · view on HN
Cites itCubityFirstSep 2021

“From his latest video where he disclosed / explained his philosphy in investing into Framework.”

Linus explains his philosophy on investing in Framework.

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From his latest video where he disclosed / explained his philosphy in investing into Framework. > this video

in “The Framework is the most exciting laptop I've used” · view on HN
Cites itbenbristowOct 2021

Linus's investment in Framework.

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It's gotten a bit more media attention recently as Linus (of Tech Tips/YouTube fame, not Linux/Git fame) has made a rather large investment in them and has been talking about them a lot on his platforms. this video

in “New MacBook Pro has first ‘DIY-friendly’ battery replacement design since 2012” · view on HN
Cites itbellyfullofbacNov 2021

“Linus (Tech Tips) talks about how much money would be involved”

Discusses money involved in hardware retail.

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Linus (Tech Tips) talks about how much money would be involved, and going full retail seems to be... very hard: this video

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Cites itGauntletWizardFeb 2022

Shows Linus Sebastian invested in Framework.

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Not that I agree with the characterization, but they might be referring to Linus Sebastian of Linux Tech Tips, who invested a bunch of money into the company: this video

in “Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world” · view on HN