Framework shifts to platform model, raises $3M seed for wellness communities
After personal loss, Framework’s founder built a support group, then pivoted to a platform for wellness communities, raising $3M seed and drawing 40k users.
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After personal loss, Framework’s founder built a support group, then pivoted to a platform for wellness communities, raising $3M seed and drawing 40k users.
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