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Judith Von Seldeneck’s Capital Fund To Award $2M To Local Women-Owned Businesses

January 5, 2024

A fund focused on investing in women-owned businesses and helmed by Diversified Search Group Founder and Chair Judith von Seldeneck is readying to invest $2 million locally through a forthcoming round of grants. Applications for the latest round of the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women are now open and will be accepted through March 6. To be […]

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Philadelphia Data Mapping Startup Founded By Former White House Staffer Raises $3M To Fuel Growth

December 29, 2023

A Philadelphia startup founded by a former White House staffer that maps geographic population data to help inform policymakers, business leaders and students has raised $3 million to accelerate its growth and up its headcount. PolicyMap Inc. was founded in 2018 by Maggie McCullough, who has also held roles with the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth […]

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Year in review: What Changes Did 2023 Bring Philly’s Tech Community?

December 20, 2023

This year was full of big tech moments in the Philadelphia region. Here are 14 of the most notable or impactful, from funding to anniversaries to federal recognition. Philly, it’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. But here we are. 2023 was filled with fundraising, community gatherings and interesting technology. In Philadelphia, […]

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Who Built Philly Startup Leaders? Over 15 Years, These Community Members — And Many More

December 14, 2023

The Glass Breakers Ball and awards dinner was part of PSL’s event series to recognize its 15th anniversary. Here’s who got honored. When thinking about Philly Startup Leaders’ legacy, Bob Moore wants you to consider the ship of Theseus paradox. When your vessel has all new infrastructure — or your organization has all new members […]

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Philly Power Moves: You Might Recognize These Names On Cherelle Parker’s Transition Team

December 11, 2023

Plus, state gov has a new chief information security officer, Exyn Technologies announced its new CEO, and more local leadership changes. With just a few weeks to go before her tenure begins, Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker announced the members of her transition team last week. This includes a leadership team, senior advisors, a steering committee, 13 sub-committees and a transition […]

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CY: 2021 Ben Franklin Approved $8.4 Million in 39 Companies

March 10, 2022

  To view details about each company, visit our directory page. Physical Sciences AmorSui DreamVu Inc. Impact Wrap Naturaz Tozuda Information Technology Cecilian Partners CollX Employee Cycle GoCoach GoWellbenefits.com Houwzer* Jenzy Kognition Lithero Lula Nickl* Noble Piano SocialLadder Sweft Yellowdig Healthcare Astarte Medical Partners Avisi Technologies CareAlign CrossBridge Eliksa Therapeutics Envara Health Envision2bWell ExpressCells Friends […]

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Ben Franklin Approved $2.4M in 12 Early Stage Companies

January 24, 2022

Companies featured:   CareAlign – Montgomery County CareAlign is a Care Orchestration platform that helps clinicians coordinate care when multiple providers are caring for one patient. CareAlign works in acute care/in pattient settings, as well as for out-patient and value based care institutions. The platform has three core components: 1. Data Visualization – which connects […]

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Judee von Seldeneck Establishes JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women

December 28, 2021

Fund to Provide New Capital for Women Entrepreneurs in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA – December 28, 2021– Judee von Seldeneck, Founder and Chair of Diversified Search Group, the largest woman-founded executive search firm and a Forbes top-ten executive search firm, announced today the establishment of the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women, a multi-million-dollar partnership with Ben […]

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Ben Franklin Forms Healthcare Investment Group

November 9, 2021

Contact: Jason Bannon, Ben Franklin jason.bannon@sep.benfranklin.org New team focused on long view to support better equitable patient outcomes and new technologies PHILADELPHIA—November 9, 2021—To support development and investment of early-stage ventures focused on healthcare-related technologies and outcomes, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) announces the formation of its new Healthcare Investment Group […]

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Report: ImpactPHL Ventures Invested $17 Million in First Five Years

October 25, 2021

Findings published from 53 companies driving sustainable development goals in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA – OCTOBER 26, 2021 – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) has published its five year report for ImpactPHL Ventures, the co-investment program focused on technology-focused enterprises that support outcomes of social impact. The report highlights Ben Franklin’s key findings […]

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