News and Publications

“Mentor Connect” Program to Provide Support to Historically Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

April 6, 2021

Ben Franklin and PACT expand mentorship program as part of 1Philadelphia initiative PHILADELPHIA—Beginning on January 1, 2021, Philadelphia entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups will be able to tap into Mentor Connect, a program that pairs entrepreneurs with teams of mentors with the aim to provide feedback and advice for startups. Created by Ben Franklin Technology Partners […]

CY: 2020 Ben Franklin Approved $6.9 Million in 46 Companies

March 8, 2021

Learn more about the Save Our Startups capital initiative and check out some of the SOS companies that received funding. To view details about each company, visit our directory page. Digital Health BINTO BioVeras Cassian Solutions Mediscore* Oncora Medical Repisodic, Inc Physical Sciences Asylon Deepwave Digital* H20 Degree Holganix Kapsul Optical Inventory Solutions Simply […]

Boosting Black and Latinx Entrepreneurship in Philadelphia Report

March 7, 2021

Ben Franklin Approved $1M in 7 Early Stage Companies

January 19, 2021

Companies featured: WhipFlip – Delaware County WhipFlip is disrupting the traditionally flawed process 42 million consumers face each year selling their vehicle. WhipFlip gives the consumer the power to sell their vehicle in 3 easy steps, in less than 5 minutes, right from their driveway only needing to use a smartphone. The company leverages […]

Ben Franklin Announces 2021 Additions and Leadership Changes to its Board of Directors and Staff

January 11, 2021

New board members added; former President and CEO Rosenthal praised as Nissenbaum begins tenure PHILADELPHIA, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (“Ben Franklin”) today announces the additions and changes to its Board of Directors, including three new members, two leadership changes and one departing member, as well as completion of the transition […]