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$15 Million Collaborative to Grow Greater Early Stage Impact Companies in Greater Philadelphia

July 24, 2017

ImpactPHL Ventures focuses on enterprises with social, environmental and health returns. July, 20 2017 (Philadelphia, PA) – Ben Franklin Technology Partners (Ben Franklin) announces the public introduction of ImpactPHL Ventures: a $15 million funding initiative that supports the growth of technology-focused early stage ventures working to solve social, environmental, and health problems. Led by Ben Franklin, its initial […]

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Ben Franklin Approved 3.7M in 21 Early Stage Companies

May 17, 2017

Companies approved for funding:   EnviroKure – Philadelphia County EnviroKure’s innovative technology transforms chicken manure into pathogen-free, liquid organic fertilizer with macro- and micro-nutrients, amino acids and beneficial bacteria. Our fertilizers are designed to satisfy the needs of today’s organic growers, enabling increased yields to fulfill fast-growing consumer demand for organic and locally-grown food. By converting potentially […]

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2016 Performance Profile

April 24, 2017

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Ben Franklin Announces Fintech Cohort As Part of VilCap Communities Initiative

April 20, 2017

Environmental and social impact challenges are represented among the companies participating in the Navy Yard-based program April 19, 2017 (Philadelphia, PA)—Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (“Ben Franklin”) is proud to announce the eight companies participating in its first Fintech Accelerator program run as part of VilCap Communities, an initiative of D.C.-based venture capital […]

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CY 2016: Ben Franklin Approved $10.6 Million in 52 Companies

March 16, 2017

  Information Technology Zuppler ContentWatch Life.io Versify Solutions LLC Kickup Practice Byndr Livegenic Animotion ProNoto AuDigent Sustrana LeagueSide Houwzer FlockU Loan Star Technologies Cognitive Operational Systems (COSY) Keriton Verge Aero Cloudnexa AlphaPoint Choosito! Kynectiv WealthHub Solutions Termaxia MilkCrate ROAR for Good Health Mitochon Pharmaceuticals PolyCore Therapeutics Essential Medical Inc Dynamis Skin Science Polaris Health Directions […]

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