Capital Networks
Capital Networks
Emerald Stage2 is a venture fund formed under the leadership of Ben Franklin to address the need for early-stage venture capital in information technology companies across PA and the Mid-Atlantic region. In FY’09, Stage2 closed a $15MM investment round. Stage2 has invested in five companies thus far, two of which are Ben Franklin portfolio companies.
DreamIt is a startup, boot-camp entrepreneurial program launched by veteran IT investors. DreamIt launched twelve companies in 2008, and ten in 2009. Ben Franklin is a founding sponsor and investor in the program.
Mid-Atlantic Angel Group Fund I & II (MAG)
MAG I and II early-stage angel investment funds are housed
and supported by Ben Franklin. In 2009, the new MAG II fund
closed a $4.3MM funding round. MAG I has invested in a total
of eleven companies.
Minority Angel Investor Network
Created by Ben Franklin, the Minority Angel Investor Network is the first organized group of private investors focused solely on high-growth, minority-owned or led companies. The Minority Angel Investor Network has made investments in a total of 8 companies.
