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CY 2016: Ben Franklin Approved $10.6 Million in 52 Companies

March 16, 2017

Information Technology Zuppler ContentWatch Life.io Versify Solutions LLC Kickup Practice Byndr Livegenic Animotion ProNoto AuDigent Sustrana LeagueSide Houwzer FlockU Loan Star Technologies Cognitive Operational Systems (COSY) Keriton Verge Aero Cloudnexa AlphaPoint Choosito! Kynectiv WealthHub Solutions Termaxia MilkCrate ROAR for Good Health Mitochon Pharmaceuticals PolyCore Therapeutics Essential Medical Inc Dynamis Skin Science Polaris Health Directions […]

Ben Franklin Approved $2.3M in 16 Early Stage Companies

January 31, 2017

Companies approved for funding: Jenrin Discovery – Delaware County Jenrin Discovery is developing potential therapeutics for chronic diseases including NAFLD/NASH, diabetes and obesity. Its focus is proprietary small molecule drugs designed to selectively target peripheral receptors. It has completed pre-clinical testing and GLP safety studies for its lead compound, JD5037, and is planning on filing […]

December 22, 2016

Board officially welcomes six new members, announces leadership changes for 2017 Philadelphia, PA -Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (“Ben Franklin”) today announces the additions and changes to its Board of Directors that occurred over the last year including six new members, four leadership changes and three departing members. At its December Annual Meeting, […]

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 […]

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 […]

FY 2016: Ben Franklin Approved $10 Million in 51 Companies

September 12, 2016

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]