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Ben Franklin Approved 3.1M in 12 Early Stage Companies

November 10, 2016

Companies approved for funding:   LeagueSide – Philadelphia County LeagueSide’s technology platform matches youth sports organizations with sponsors. Through LeagueSide, brands including Verizon, McDonald’s and Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center have achieved their local marketing goals while supporting families in the community. LeagueSide is led by Evan Brandoff (CEO) and Zubin Teherani (COO). leagueside.com   AuDIGENT – Philadelphia County […]

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Ben Franklin Approved $2.9M for 13 Early Stage Companies

August 18, 2016

Companies approved for funding:   Practice XYZ, Inc. – Philadelphia County Practice is a multi-step learning platform that was developed through multiple National Science Foundation grants aimed at scaling training and skill development. Created by teachers and based on a patented pedagogical design, Practice helps learners develop and hone their skills by using video to engage with […]

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Wells Fargo Supports AWE Ventures—Powered by Ben Franklin

May 26, 2016

Wells Fargo Becomes Gold Partner for the women-focused investing and entrepreneurship initiative of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs PHILADELPHIA, PA — Wells Fargo has signed on as a Gold Partner for AWE Ventures—Powered by Ben Franklin. In complement to its diverse activities in raising awareness and participation […]

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Ben Franklin Approved $2.5M for 14 Early Stage Companies

May 19, 2016

Companies approved for funding:   Arcadian Telepsychiatry.com – Montgomery County Recognizing the dearth of behavioral health providers throughout the country, Rob Plotkin founded Arcadian Telepsychiatry to bring psychiatrists and mental health providers to geographically remote and urban locations. Today, Arcadian serves primary care practices, health systems, inpatient and outpatient facilities, drug and alcohol programs, insurance […]

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