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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania Named to Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors List

October 27, 2026

The annual list recognizes private equity, venture capital, lending firms with strong track records of supporting founder-led businesses  PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 27, 2026) – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list, which recognizes private equity firms, venture capital firms and lenders with demonstrated track records […]

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Ben Franklin Invested $6.5M in 28 Companies in 2025

August 4, 2026

Annual report highlights diverse, growing regional innovation ecosystem Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) approved more than $6.5 million in funding to 28 companies throughout the five-county region in 2025, according to the latest annual impact report. Those investments included $3.55 million for 17 technology-related companies and $2.9 million for 11 companies […]

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Doc Parghi Assumes Role as Board Chair for Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

July 16, 2026

PHILADELPHIA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) announced Doc Parghi as the organization’s new Chair of its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026.   Parghi assumes the role formerly occupied by Board Chair Orim Graves, who had served in the role since 2023. Graves is now one of Ben Franklin’s two Board Vice Chairs.  “We thank Orim for his […]

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania Moves Headquarters to Center City

February 26, 2026

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) announced today it has relocated from Building 100 at South Philadelphia’s Navy Yard to new offices at 1600 Market Street in Center City. The move, completed Feb. 18, 2026, advances the organization’s strategic plan to strengthen its entrepreneur pipeline, expand value-added services to portfolio companies, and […]

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This startup aims to make 50% of US hospitals less wasteful using smart data

April 8, 2025

In its near-decade of existence, CHOP spinout Bainbridge Health has amassed over 500 hospitals as clients, and it continues to grow.   Startup profile: Bainbridge Health Founded by: Joseph Kaupp, Sean O’Neill and Sam Wilson Year founded: 2016 Headquarters: Philadelphia, PA Sector: Healthcare Funding and valuation: $6.3 million raised, $16.35 valuation Key ecosystem partners: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Ben Franklin […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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