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CY 2015: Ben Franklin Approved $8.9 Million in 48 Companies

February 17, 2016

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Ben Franklin Receives $250K EDA Seed Fund Support Grant for Development of Impact Investing Fund in Greater Philadelphia Region

February 16, 2016

In its announcement of grant awards for its Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) program, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced last week that Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania received a $250,000 Seed Fund Support grant to support development of the Greater Philadelphia Impact Partners, a fund to spur growth of impact-focused ventures that […]

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Ben Franklin Approved $2.8M for 15 Early Stage Companies

February 8, 2016

Companies approved for funding:   Brad’s Raw Chips – Bucks County Brad’s Raw Chips LLC (dba Brad’s Raw Foods) is a manufacturer of quality, raw snack foods. “Brad’s” products are dehydrated below 115 degrees (not baked or fried) retaining healthy, active enzymes and nutrients which aid digestion. All kale and broccoli products are certified vegan, […]

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania Announces Board Addition and Changes

February 1, 2016

PHILADELPHIA — (February 1, 2016) Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania has announced changes within its board of directors. Mindy M. Posoff joined Ben Franklin’s board, while former chair Anthony Santomero was elected board member emeritus. Re-elected to a three year term were Michael Aronson, Tom Balderston, Alan J. Cohn, Kenneth G. Lawrence, Ami […]

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Philadelphia Building on Strengths in IT

January 13, 2016

Philadelphia Building on Strengths in IT: Ben Franklin, EY, PACT, Fairmount Partners, CEO Council for Growth, Select Greater Philadelphia, Comcast Align to Explore; $11.3B in investment/exit activity in region’s IT companies 2010-Q2 2015 PHILADELPHIA, January 14, 2016 — From its roots with ENIAC in 1946, through its software-based innovations of today, a vibrant Information Technology […]

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