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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania Appoints Four New Board Members

January 7, 2026

New leadership and the upcoming Center City move underscore the organization’s commitment to Greater Philadelphia’s innovation community. PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 8, 2026) – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors, strengthening the organization’s leadership as it continues to expand its role […]

Ben Franklin Invests $6.5M to Drive Growth in Regional Tech, Health-Care Sectors in 2024

August 6, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 6, 2025) – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania approved nearly $6.5 million in funding to 28 companies throughout the five-county region in 2024, according to the latest annual impact report, which highlights some of the successes from its growing portfolio and partners. Those investments included $3.55 million for 17 technology-related companies and $2.9 […]

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania relocating to Center City

July 30, 2025

The nonprofit will move out of its current offices at the Navy Yard at the end of 2025. Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) announced today that, as part of its strategic plan to build its entrepreneur pipeline, to offer value-added services to its portfolio companies, and to drive stakeholder collaboration in […]

Philadelphia Climbs 12 Spots, Ranking #13 Globally in 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem

June 12, 2025

Startup Genome with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and the University City Science Center launch the world’s most comprehensive report on startup ecosystems, released at VivaTech Paris SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — June 12, 2025 — Startup Genome, in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network, has released […]

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania Announces Leadership Transition in Tech Investment Group

January 29, 2025

Contact: Calan Wilson, Ben Franklin calan.wilson@sep,benfranklin.org Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) announces the departure of Omar Mencin, Managing Director of the Tech Investment Group, and the promotion of Jon Beschen to the role. Philadelphia, PA – January 28, 2025 – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) […]