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FY 2023: Ben Franklin Approved $6.4 Million in 31 Companies

September 13, 2023

Companies Approved for Investment in FY23 To view details about each company, visit our directory page. Tech: Accencio Asylon Incorporated CollX Docuverus DreamVu Epilogue Systems GoWell, Inc. GrowFlux Luxtech Philanthropi Policy Map Red Vector SkillCycle WealthMore Yellowdig Zenapse Healthcare: AnaOno Astarte Medical Partners Bainbridge Health Cagent Vascular ChromaTan Hanimune Invisalert Keriton Navrogen OxyDial RightAir […]

Orim Graves Elected As Board Chair For Ben Franklin

September 5, 2023

Contact: Jason Bannon, Ben Franklin jason.bannon@sep.benfranklin.org Graves leads board of founders, investors, and innovators to support the growth of the Philadelphia region PHILADELPHIA—September 5th, 2023— At its June 2023 meeting, the Board of Directors of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) elected Orim Graves, CFA, Managing Partner of the David Hill Group, […]

Startup Genome, Ben Franklin Technology Partners Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Drexel University, And University City Science Center Launch 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report

June 15, 2023

Contact: Anna Brashear, Growth Marketing Manager, Startup Genome annab@startupgenome.com – Philadelphia is celebrated in the world’s premier report on startup and economic enrichment – ranking as a Top 30 Global Ecosystem in Funding, Performance, and Talent & Experience SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — June 15, 2023 — The 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by […]

May 1, 2023

Contact: Penny Ickes, DCED, dcedpress@pa.gov Harrisburg, PA– April 27, 2023–Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced that a total of $3.5 million has been awarded through the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA)to a pair of Pennsylvania venture capital firms that will make investments in early-stage technology companies. Governor […]

Kathie Jordan Joins Ben Franklin To Lead Healthcare Investment Group

April 26, 2023

Contact: Jason Bannon, Ben Franklin jason.bannon@sep.benfranklin.org Jordan to lead established team to continue growth of the Philadelphia region’s emerging healthcare ventures PHILADELPHIA—April 26, 2023—Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) announces that Kathie Jordan, Ph.D. has joined the organization as Managing Director of its Healthcare Investment Group. Jordan brings a blend of portfolio […]

Ben Franklin Commits $1M to Support Plain Sight Capital

June 15, 2022

Contact: Jason Bannon, Ben Franklin jason.bannon@sep.benfranklin.org Commitment allows fund to begin investments in ventures led by underrepresented founders PHILADELPHIA – (June 16, 2022) Plain Sight Capital, the investment fund developed from the 1Philadelphia framework for creating an equitable tech space in Philadelphia, has secured a $1,000,000 commitment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania […]

Startup Genome, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, University City Science Center, and Drexel University Publish 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report

June 15, 2022

Philadelphia is highlighted in the world’s paramount report on enriching startup and economic growth – ranking as the #27 Global Startup Ecosystem Overall SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — June 14, 2022 — The 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome was launched today at London Tech Week. The GSER is the world’s most comprehensive, […]

JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women Invest and Provides Grants of $650k to 12 Philadelphia Women-Led Regional Businesses

June 2, 2022

Judith von Seldeneck and Ben Franklin Technology Partners provide grants, direct investments to 12 regional businesses PHILADELPHIA, PA June 2nd, 2022 – The JvS Philadelphia Fund for Women (JvS Fund) and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) today announced that within five months of launching their partnership, they have made three grants […]

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 […]

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 […]