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Early Stage Digital Health Companies In Philadelphia Get Boost With $6 Million Funding Initiative

December 9, 2016

  Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group and Safeguard Scientifics team up to foster healthcare IT innovation PHILADELPHIA, PA — Partnering to fuel Philadelphia’s innovative digital health ecosystem, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (“Ben Franklin“); Independence Health Group (“IHG”), the parent company of Independence Blue Cross; and Safeguard Scientifics […]

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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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Ben Franklin Announces Scott Nissenbaum as its Chief Investment Officer

March 2, 2016

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania has announced that Scott Nissenbaum joined as Chief Investment Officer, effective February 29. Reporting to Ben Franklin President and CEO RoseAnn B. Rosenthal, Nissenbaum fills the role as head of Ben Franklin’s investment group formerly held by Terrence H. Hicks, who announced his retirement last summer. “Few organizations […]

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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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