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Across Q1 And Q2, Ben Franklin Tech Partners Is Investing Nearly $3M Into 12 Philly-Area Startups

February 7, 2023

Plus, the state-backed investment firm is raising a $25 million fund, similar to the Go Philly Fund from 2019 in partnership with Newtown-headquartered EPAM. It’s a busy start to the year for Ben Franklin Technology Partners‘ (BFTP) Southeastern Pennsylvania branch. The state-backed firm recently announced it’s slated to make investments in seven local startup companies. The […]

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Invests $2M In 7 Philadelphia-Area Startups, Plans New $25M Fund

February 6, 2023

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is investing $2 million in Philadelphia-area tech and health care startups before setting its sights on a new late-stage fund with a goal of raising at least $25 million — a welcome commitment for local startups as venture capital funding dries up. The investments were made in two […]

Founding Philly Podcast Ep. 12: Ben Franklin Tech Partners Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, President And CEO Scott Nissenbaum

February 3, 2023

Every other week, I share a new episode from my podcast Founding Philly, where I dive into the stories of the innovators, founders and builders who are shaping the Philly startup scene. Are you a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or business professional? Then this is for you. Listen to their stories and the lessons learned along […]

Exploring A New Model In “Human Capital Development”

February 2, 2023

For several years now, workplace and employer-funded training have been viewed as an expanding frontier in education with ready-made funding, motivated learners and an army of eager program providers hungry to connect the two. That’s partly why initiatives such as Guild Education, which uses corporate training dollars to pay tuition and other program costs at […]

CampusESP Helps Families Stay Engaged In Students’ Education At UCM

January 27, 2023

Understanding the valuable role parents and family members play in student success, the University of Central Missouri have announced the establishment of CampusESP as a new, customized web platform to help them stay connected with UCM. The free platform, launched on Jan. 18, is geared to the families of current and prospective students. It serves […]