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SRI Capital Leads $2M Pre-Seed Round in DreamVu to Accelerate Physical AI Data Infrastructure

April 20, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, PA — March 31, 2026 — SRI Capital today announced that it has led a $2 million pre-seed equity round in DreamVu, a physical AI data infrastructure company that captures 360° omnidirectional 3D video to train humanoid robots and world models. The round included participation from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania and […]

Mitch Vidovich appointed to Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Board

February 10, 2026

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) announced the appointment of Mitch Vidovich, Vice President of Government Affairs at Independence Blue Cross, to the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA). This follows his recent appointment to Ben Franklin’s Board of Directors. Vidovich’s appointments also coincide with Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-2027 General Fund […]

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 […]