Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, established in 1982, is a non-profit organization that fosters technological innovation and growth in the region. It primarily invests in early-stage technology companies, having supported over 1,750 such ventures since its inception. The organization also facilitates university-industry partnerships to accelerate scientific discoveries to market, and initiates regional programs to bolster the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Its mission is to create jobs and transform lives by leading the region's technology community to new heights.

Jonathan Beschen

Investment Director, Information Technology Investment Group

Anthony George

Venture Capital Associate, Tech Investment Group

Adare McMillan

CFO

Omar Mencin

Managing Director, Information Technology Investment Group

Scott Nissenbaum

President, CEO and Board Member

Aston Pierce

Director - GO PA Fund and GO PHL Fund

Kathie Jordan Ph.D

Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Group

227 past transactions

CollX

Series A in 2025
CollX is a technology-driven company founded in 2021 and based in Haddonfield, New Jersey. It specializes in a financial application that allows users to scan sports cards, instantly identifying them and determining their market value. By utilizing specialized technology, CollX provides users with a transparent view of the worth of their collectibles. The platform facilitates buying and selling among collectors, enabling them to add cards to their collections, follow other collectors, and engage in trading through a marketplace. Users can create ad-hoc lots and trade, fostering a vibrant community for sports card enthusiasts.

LoanStar

Venture Round in 2024
LoanStar Technologies LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, operates MerchantLinQ, a cloud-based platform that facilitates connections between local businesses and community banks. The platform enables lenders to offer point-of-sale consumer loans, providing them with program consulting, market-leading software, and merchant aggregation services. This allows lenders to diversify their consumer loan origination strategies and deploy instant financing through local merchants, simplifying the finance process for both lenders and merchants. The platform caters to a wide range of consumer market verticals, including home improvement, renewable energy, and recreational vehicles.

Avisi Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Avisi Technologies Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing innovative solutions for glaucoma treatment. Its primary product, VisiPlate, is a next-generation, nanotechnology-enabled aqueous shunt designed to prevent blindness caused by glaucoma. Through its advanced technology, Avisi Technologies aims to enhance the effectiveness of glaucoma management and improve patient outcomes.

SkillCycle

Seed Round in 2022
SkillCycle is a subscription-based talent development platform that provides personalized career coaching and learning solutions. The company focuses on upskilling and reskilling individuals by offering tailored learning experiences and effective workflow administration. By delivering workforce insights and measurable metrics, SkillCycle enables organizations to enhance employee education, empowerment, and retention. Through its platform, SkillCycle aims to facilitate career growth and unlock the potential of workers, contributing to a more satisfied and engaged workforce. The company's commitment to transparent and supportive environments helps individuals achieve their professional goals and fosters a culture of continuous improvement in the workplace.

GrowFlux

Pre Seed Round in 2022
GrowFlux, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in developing advanced lighting and sensing solutions tailored for greenhouses, vertical farms, and cannabis producers. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of products, including the FluxScale Top Light and GrowFlux Dimmer, which set new standards for control and connectivity in horticultural lighting. GrowFlux also provides comprehensive environmental monitoring packages for indoor cannabis production, ensuring facilities operate efficiently and maintain quality while minimizing disease risks. Additionally, the company has created an industrial wireless mesh and a cloud software application that facilitates zone and schedule management, allowing users to access customized lighting schedules and spectrum settings for optimal crop outcomes. By integrating IoT control and automation technologies, GrowFlux aims to enhance energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the agricultural sector.

Yellowdig

Venture Round in 2022
Yellowdig is a technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It specializes in developing a social learning platform tailored for higher education institutions. The platform enhances existing enterprise learning systems by adding a social layer that fosters peer learning and collaboration among students. By creating a secure and private environment, Yellowdig promotes engaging learning experiences while enabling instructors and learners to interact effectively. The platform not only facilitates knowledge sharing but also encourages student engagement and retention, ultimately transforming traditional classrooms into vibrant collaborative learning communities.

PolyCore Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2022
PolyCore Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company's research specifically targets dyskinesia and cognitive impairment associated with conditions such as Parkinson's disease. PolyCore is committed to creating new, affordable therapies aimed at managing the side effects of existing treatments, which can enhance patient mobility and quality of life. By prioritizing the development of breakthrough therapeutics, PolyCore Therapeutics seeks to address significant healthcare challenges while also aiming to reduce overall healthcare costs for patients suffering from neurological diseases.

AmorSui

Seed Round in 2022
AmorSui is a modern protective apparel company that specializes in the design and innovation of medical gowns and lab jackets for healthcare professionals. Founded in 2020 by Beau Wangtrakuldee, PhD, the company emerged from a personal experience that highlighted the need for better protective gear. AmorSui's products are characterized by their antimicrobial properties, static resistance, and protection against bodily fluids, while being reusable and recyclable. Committed to sustainability, the company ensures that all its apparel is made and sourced entirely in the USA. In addition to its protective garments, AmorSui offers a management platform that utilizes data analytics to monitor the lifecycle of its products, enabling healthcare facilities to reduce waste and costs while ensuring employee safety.

Nia Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2021
Nia Therapeutics, Inc. is a company focused on developing precision neurostimulation therapies aimed at treating memory impairment, particularly in patients with traumatic brain injury. Founded in 2016, Nia Therapeutics is based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. The company's innovative approach involves utilizing neurostimulation devices that interpret complex brain activity related to memory function. By providing personalized therapy through deep-brain stimulation, Nia Therapeutics aims to enhance memory restoration and improve cognitive outcomes for affected individuals.

Astarte Medical

Series A in 2021
Astarte Medical Partners, Inc. is a clinical intelligence company focused on enhancing health outcomes for children with medical complexities, particularly in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Incorporated in 2016 and based in Yardley, Pennsylvania, the company develops software that delivers a comprehensive view of clinical data in real time, specifically aimed at assessing the gut health of preterm infants. This platform allows clinical care teams to standardize and optimize feeding practices and protocol-driven care, thereby facilitating informed decision-making. Astarte Medical's suite of digital tools and predictive analytics supports nutrition and feeding practices, enabling healthcare providers to monitor growth and track clinical outcomes effectively. By improving care practices in acute settings, the company strives to make a significant impact on the long-term health of vulnerable pediatric populations.

RecoveryLink

Pre Seed Round in 2021
RecoveryLink is a developer of a comprehensive digital recovery support platform aimed at enhancing behavioral health outcomes. The company offers a range of services including electronic recovery records, asynchronous digital training, one-on-one telerecovery peer services, and live video group-based recovery supports. By providing these tools, RecoveryLink enables clients to access effective recovery support solutions that promote organizational efficiency and improve the overall recovery process for individuals seeking assistance. The platform's design focuses on facilitating better engagement and outcomes in the behavioral health sector through innovative technology and supportive resources.

Vesteck

Series A in 2021
Vesteck is a clinical stage medical device company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for the treatment of aortic aneurysms and related conditions. The company specializes in proprietary technology aimed at the aortic repair, structural heart, and gastrointestinal markets. Its flagship product, the Suture-Tight™ nitinol suture delivery catheter, introduces a novel approach to endovascular aortic repair. This technology addresses critical challenges faced by physicians and patients by securely suturing endovascular grafts to the aorta during initial implants or repairs. Additionally, Vesteck's advancements aim to minimize issues such as graft migration and leaks, which can lead to complex and costly interventions. Through its focus on enhancing patient care and improving outcomes, Vesteck is positioned to make a significant impact in the medical device industry.

DreamVu

Seed Round in 2021
DreamVu Inc. specializes in the development of omni-stereo camera hardware and software platforms aimed at unifying human and machine vision. Founded in 2017 and based in Lafayette, California, the company is recognized as a leader in omnidirectional 3D vision systems. Its innovative camera technology, featuring a unique coffee-shaped filter, captures a wide range of light rays to deliver an unparalleled field of view. DreamVu's solutions serve various industries, including autonomous vehicles, drones, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, and health technology. By providing low power, low latency, and cost-effective single stream video, DreamVu is transforming visual intelligence and enabling customers to drive innovation in their respective fields.

Cecilian Partners

Convertible Note in 2021
Cecilian Partners specializes in enhancing customer experiences for home builders and community developers by leveraging data, technology, and human resources. The company provides consultative services alongside its proprietary real estate software, known as XO. This software streamlines community development management by integrating operations, marketing, inventory, and lot management, allowing real estate professionals to unify their operational and experiential data. Through these innovative solutions, Cecilian Partners aims to transform the way home builders and community developers operate in the real estate market.

Avisi Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Avisi Technologies Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing innovative solutions for glaucoma treatment. Its primary product, VisiPlate, is a next-generation, nanotechnology-enabled aqueous shunt designed to prevent blindness caused by glaucoma. Through its advanced technology, Avisi Technologies aims to enhance the effectiveness of glaucoma management and improve patient outcomes.

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2020
Deepwave Digital, Inc. specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence-based hardware and software sensor solutions tailored for radio frequency (RF) and wireless system applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides integrated solutions that facilitate the incorporation of AI into RF systems. Their flagship product, the Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T), is a software-defined radio, complemented by software offerings such as AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing. These products enable RF and wireless systems to effectively receive, detect, and identify signals within the spectral environment. By positioning the AI computation engine at the signal edge of the RF system, Deepwave Digital aims to minimize network bandwidth, reduce latency, and lessen the reliance on human-driven analysis, thereby delivering cost-effective, high-performance computing solutions to both commercial and defense sectors. The team comprises RF industry experts with extensive experience in digital signal processing.

Pression

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Pression is a developer of a patented, non-invasive smart compression platform known as the Wave. This system is designed to enhance circulation throughout the body and improve cardiac function, with a primary focus on supporting heart failure patients. By mobilizing excess retained fluids, which is a leading cause of hospitalization in the United States, the Wave aims to increase oxygen delivery to vital organs and enhance overall quality of life. The platform leverages proven scientific principles while addressing the limitations of previous systems, ultimately promoting greater independence and improved exercise tolerance for patients suffering from circulatory conditions.

DrayNow

Series A in 2020
DrayNow is a technology company based in Pipersville, Pennsylvania, founded in 2017. It operates an online marketplace designed for the intermodal freight industry, focusing on the first and last mile of transportation. The platform uses real-time technology to connect intermediaries with carriers, providing visibility into shipment locations and statuses at all times. This enables truckers to compare rates, view load details, and select available loads in their area instantly. By doing so, DrayNow helps companies in the intermodal industry enhance efficiency, capacity, service, visibility, and profitability.

LeagueSide

Debt Financing in 2020
LeagueSide, Inc. is a youth sports marketing company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that connects regional and national brands with families involved in youth sports. The company operates an online platform that allows youth sports leagues to join its network and facilitates sponsorship opportunities for these leagues. Brands can sponsor local youth sports in various ways, including branding on jerseys, promotional tables at events, and sweepstakes, while also selecting specific demographics and geographic areas to target. In addition to sponsorship facilitation, LeagueSide provides valuable resources for entrepreneurs, offering recommendations on multi-channel marketing strategies and managing campaign execution. Founded in 2015, LeagueSide aims to make community sports sponsorships scalable and measurable, enhancing the connection between brands and their target audiences during meaningful community experiences.

Excision BioTherapeutics

Debt Financing in 2020
Excision BioTherapeutics Inc. is a life science company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2015. The company is dedicated to the development and commercialization of gene editing therapeutics aimed at treating life-threatening diseases caused by neurotropic viruses. Utilizing CRISPR-based technology, Excision BioTherapeutics focuses on creating advanced gene-editing medicines that can eradicate or disrupt viral genes in human patients. The company's mission is to advance these therapeutics into safe and effective treatments, significantly improving the lives of individuals affected by viral infections globally.

Employee Cycle

Debt Financing in 2020
Employee Cycle is a technology company that specializes in human resource analytics. It offers an automated, centralized dashboard designed to provide real-time insights into HR metrics. The platform integrates data from various HR systems via APIs, consolidating disconnected workforce data into a single, user-friendly interface. This enables clients to view, track, and analyze their people data collectively, facilitating data-driven decision-making in HR management.

Mediscore

Debt Financing in 2020
Mediscore Health, founded in 2017, is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an additional location in Santa Monica, California. The company specializes in providing data-driven insights for healthcare solutions, focusing on chronic care management and risk adjustment for Medicare Advantage payers and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Mediscore Health offers services such as physician-driven chart review and analytics, predictive diagnostics, and point-of-care disease management. Their technology-enabled approach is designed to help providers diagnose, document, and manage chronically ill patients effectively at the primary care level.

Kognition

Debt Financing in 2020
Kognition LLC is a developer of enterprise software solutions focused on enhancing safety and security for real estate property managers and security operators. Established in 2017 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to create an intelligent platform that enables buildings to autonomously respond to various operational challenges, including security threats, environmental conditions, and maintenance issues. Kognition's offerings include the SuperGuard solution, which integrates live security camera footage with sensor data to identify potential risks. By connecting cameras, sensors, and smart devices into a cohesive ecosystem, Kognition aims to reduce false alarms and provide real-time alerts that address critical threats, thereby fostering safer environments across sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and commercial real estate.

OsciFlex

Debt Financing in 2020
OsciFlex LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing a medical device aimed at preventing blood clots from forming at valves. The company's innovative product mimics nature's process to provide more effective compression therapy, reducing the risk of Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients and potentially decreasing reliance on costly and risky anti-coagulation pharmaceuticals.

iOrtho+

Debt Financing in 2020
iOrtho+ is a medical software company specializing in orthopedic care through its innovative product, the Mobil-Aider. This web-based application is designed to quantify joint mobility and allows clinicians to assess at least 14 motions across five different joints. The Mobil-Aider features a vast array of resources, offering 450 tests, 1,300 references, and 100 mobilization techniques. It serves as a comprehensive reference tool for orthopedic professionals, providing concise descriptions, images, videos, and statistical data, all of which enhance the clinician's ability to improve treatment outcomes and techniques.

Repisodic

Debt Financing in 2020
Repisodic, Inc. is a health technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on streamlining the transition of care for patients moving from hospital settings to post-acute care facilities such as nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. Founded in 2017, the company develops a digital healthcare ecosystem that aids hospitals in managing the discharge process effectively. Its platform utilizes proprietary data and automation to match patients with suitable post-hospital care options, taking into account factors like insurance coverage, clinical capabilities, and provider availability. Repisodic's solutions include the repisodic Choice, which creates dynamic preferred provider networks tailored to patients' needs, and repisodic Link, designed to facilitate referrals and connect post-acute care providers with patients during their care decision-making process. By enhancing the discharge experience, Repisodic aims to improve outcomes for patients, families, and healthcare providers alike.

LoanStar

Debt Financing in 2020
LoanStar Technologies LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, operates MerchantLinQ, a cloud-based platform that facilitates connections between local businesses and community banks. The platform enables lenders to offer point-of-sale consumer loans, providing them with program consulting, market-leading software, and merchant aggregation services. This allows lenders to diversify their consumer loan origination strategies and deploy instant financing through local merchants, simplifying the finance process for both lenders and merchants. The platform caters to a wide range of consumer market verticals, including home improvement, renewable energy, and recreational vehicles.

Chromatan

Debt Financing in 2020
ChromaTan Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of continuous countercurrent tangential chromatography (CCTC) technology for the purification of monoclonal antibodies and proteins. Founded in 2007, ChromaTan addresses a significant bottleneck in therapeutic protein production by providing an innovative, column-free, continuous, and single-use purification solution. This technology replaces traditional large-scale column chromatography processes, offering a cost-effective and scalable alternative for biotech and contract manufacturing companies. ChromaTan's CCTC platform has undergone extensive beta testing with major biotech firms, demonstrating a substantial increase in throughput while maintaining or improving product quality.

Bainbridge Health

Debt Financing in 2020
Bainbridge Health, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a clinical intelligence and data analytics platform aimed at enhancing medication safety in hospital settings. The company's offerings include a vendor-agnostic medication safety platform that streamlines data management, reducing the reliance on manual data clerking and ad-hoc reporting. Their solutions, designed for medication safety leaders and hospital safety professionals, include an infusion pump management software known as InfusionWare, which centralizes infusion data to improve patient safety and effectively manage pump information. By mitigating medication errors, Bainbridge Health's platform helps healthcare providers reduce avoidable costs and improve overall patient care.

NEXTEON Technologies

Debt Financing in 2020
Nexteon Technologies specializes in aviation intelligence solutions designed to enhance cost efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability within the aviation sector. The company develops advanced platforms that perform continuous automatic analysis of live air traffic, allowing for the identification of optimal airline route corrections based on factors such as wind, weather conditions, traffic congestion, and airspace conflicts. By enabling clients—including air navigation service providers, commercial and general aviation fleets, and government agencies—to adjust flight paths effectively, Nexteon Technologies contributes to reduced flight times, significant cost savings, and lower emissions, ultimately improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Exyn

Debt Financing in 2020
Exyn Technologies, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in the development of autonomous aerial robots designed for complex commercial environments. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the GRASP Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, Exyn leverages over a decade of research to create drone platforms capable of pilot-less operation without reliance on GPS. Its flagship software, exynAI, manages the control and communication of these multi-sensory rotorcraft, enabling them to perform tasks such as underground inspections, inventory management, and construction documentation. The company's innovative approach combines multiple redundant sensors with advanced mapping and obstacle avoidance technologies, resulting in highly robust and differentiated aerial robots that facilitate data acquisition in challenging settings.

PeopleJoy

Debt Financing in 2020
PeopleJoy Inc. is a financial wellness benefits provider founded in 2018 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on enhancing the employer-employee relationship by addressing employees' financial wellness needs outside of work. PeopleJoy offers a platform that includes equity-based education assistance programs and student loan repayment support, enabling organizations to attract and retain talent. By fostering a shared commitment to financial well-being, PeopleJoy helps businesses improve employee retention, recruitment, and productivity, ultimately maximizing their return on talent investment.

Aevumed

Debt Financing in 2020
Aevumed is a privately-owned company focused on developing innovative medical devices aimed at improving treatment outcomes for rotator cuff tears. The company's flagship device enhances healing by providing superior pull-out strength and suture retention, which facilitates better integration between tendon and bone. This technology addresses the critical issue of retear rates in rotator cuff surgeries, offering patients both mechanical support and biological enhancement. Aevumed is dedicated to improving quality of life through its continuous commitment to innovation and quality, as well as its strategic expansion into new territories.

Habitat Logistics

Debt Financing in 2020
Habitat LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Shavertown, Pennsylvania, operates a mobile application that allows students to conveniently order food from local food trucks and restaurants on their campuses. In addition to this service, the company also provides a delivery solution for restaurants through Habitat Logistics. This division facilitates order fulfillment for both direct customer calls and third-party online ordering platforms. By focusing on restaurants located within a ten-minute delivery radius, Habitat enhances efficiency and minimizes delivery times. Restaurants notify Habitat when they require delivery services, prompting the company to dispatch a driver to fulfill the order. Habitat LLC has demonstrated significant growth, achieving a monthly revenue of $110,000 and a month-over-month growth rate of 17 percent by implementing a per-delivery fee structure for its restaurant partners.

Switchboard Live

Convertible Note in 2020
Switchboard Live Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that operates a live video streaming and syndication platform designed to connect advertisers and brands with targeted audiences across various online channels. Founded in 2014 and previously known as Joicaster Inc., the company offers a cloud-based product that streamlines the distribution of multiple live streams to social media platforms and web pages through a single unified dashboard. Its solutions, including Producer and Joicaster, cater to diverse content creators in sectors such as entertainment, government, gaming, worship, sports, podcasts, and keynotes. By facilitating the management of live streams throughout their entire lifecycle—from preparation to execution and post-event—Switchboard Live enables users to enhance viewer engagement and grow their audience effectively.

Cassian Solutions

Seed Round in 2020
Cassian Solutions, Inc. is a company based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing innovative medication management solutions. Founded in 2018, it designs and manufactures a unique phone case medication dispenser alongside a comprehensive application that enhances patient adherence to prescribed treatments. The app features tools for outcome collection, biometric verification, medication reminders, adherence verification, environmental sensing, treatment analysis, real-time communication, and medication distribution. Cassian Solutions serves a diverse clientele, including pharmacies, clinical trial companies, drug manufacturers, and insurers. By addressing critical gaps in patient monitoring and data reporting, the company aims to improve health outcomes and streamline the pharmaceutical value chain, ultimately enhancing the medication experience for patients and healthcare providers alike.

Yellowdig

Venture Round in 2020
Yellowdig is a technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It specializes in developing a social learning platform tailored for higher education institutions. The platform enhances existing enterprise learning systems by adding a social layer that fosters peer learning and collaboration among students. By creating a secure and private environment, Yellowdig promotes engaging learning experiences while enabling instructors and learners to interact effectively. The platform not only facilitates knowledge sharing but also encourages student engagement and retention, ultimately transforming traditional classrooms into vibrant collaborative learning communities.

Optical Inventory Solutions

Grant in 2020
Optical Inventory Solutions is the developer of ViewVax, a leading automated vaccine inventory management system. ViewVax seamlessly integrates with existing medical refrigerators, allowing hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices to optimize their vaccine storage while utilizing advanced hardware and software. The system features a web-connected camera that accurately counts on-hand vaccine inventory, facilitating automatic reordering and reducing excess stock levels. This innovative solution not only simplifies the management of vaccines but also enhances operational efficiency by providing precise data recognition and maintaining proper inventory levels in cold storage environments.

Whose Your Landlord

Grant in 2020
Whose Your Landlord is a multipurpose platform that empowers and informs the rental community. We use the information provided by our renters to extend feedback to landlords, improve the tenants' experience, and reduce turnover. On WYL renters post landlord reviews, receive community-centered insights, and are given access to quality listings.

Cogwear

Grant in 2020
Cogwear is a brain technology company focused on assisting individuals who experience anxiety and depression. The company is developing an advanced wearable device that transcends existing products by integrating cognitive and emotional insights with physical measurements. This innovation aims to enhance human health, safety, and performance. Cogwear utilizes AI-powered algorithms to provide users with real-time access to clinical-grade cognitive and emotional data in various environments. Its wearables are equipped with mobile electroencephalogram (EEG) sensors and machine learning technology, allowing for the accurate measurement and interpretation of brainwave activity. The proprietary dry EEG sensors are designed for comfort and precision, enabling users to track their brain activity through a secure application and shareable dashboard.

RightAir

Grant in 2020
RightAir is focused on creating innovative noninvasive ventilators aimed at assisting patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company's flagship product, AIR-AD, is a wearable device that resembles a vest and employs proven respiratory assist technology known as cuirass ventilators. This device alleviates the effort required for breathing by generating a vacuum that aids in lifting the chest and abdomen during inhalation, while also increasing pressure over the chest to facilitate faster exhalation. By adjusting the patient's natural breathing patterns during both rest and exercise, AIR-AD helps alleviate feelings of breathlessness, allowing users to engage more fully in their daily activities.

SFA Therapeutics

Grant in 2020
SFA Therapeutics, Inc. is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of microbiome-derived metabolites as therapeutic agents for chronic inflammatory diseases and cancer. The company focuses on harnessing compounds discovered in the human microbiome to create innovative treatments aimed at addressing conditions such as cancer, liver diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Through its novel platform, SFA Therapeutics seeks to advance the understanding and application of microbiome science in the field of medicine, providing new options for medical professionals in the treatment of these challenging health issues.

Pression

Grant in 2020
Pression is a developer of a patented, non-invasive smart compression platform known as the Wave. This system is designed to enhance circulation throughout the body and improve cardiac function, with a primary focus on supporting heart failure patients. By mobilizing excess retained fluids, which is a leading cause of hospitalization in the United States, the Wave aims to increase oxygen delivery to vital organs and enhance overall quality of life. The platform leverages proven scientific principles while addressing the limitations of previous systems, ultimately promoting greater independence and improved exercise tolerance for patients suffering from circulatory conditions.

Open Medical Innovation

Grant in 2020
Open Medical Innovation is an organization founded by leaders from Archimedic, NextFab, and the University of Pennsylvania. We launched this organization with a focus on addressing the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 outbreak. We intend to use this website to share information, collect feedback, and fulfill the unmet needs of patients and providers.

DRSLINQ

Grant in 2020
DRSLINQ is developing a mobile EKG device that is coupled to an interactive application powered by a natural language processing integrated with a machine learning platform to appropriately triage chest pain patients to the ER.

Dynamis Skin Science

Grant in 2020
Dynamis Skin Science, Inc. is a Jenkintown, Pennsylvania-based company focused on developing and supplying innovative skin care products featuring its proprietary ingredient, Supplamine. Founded in 2006, the company offers a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing skin health and addressing anti-aging concerns. Its product portfolio includes treatments for the face, eyes, and hands, as well as moisturizers and cleansers designed to improve skin appearance and health. Dynamis Skin Science markets its offerings through authorized distributors, online platforms, and licensed skin-care professionals, ensuring accessibility to a broad customer base. The company operates as a subsidiary of Dynamis Therapeutics, Inc.

Digitability

Grant in 2020
Digitability, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that creates interactive software platforms aimed at teaching skill-based and social competencies to children with cognitive disabilities. Founded in 2011 and originally named Autism Expressed LLC, the company rebranded in 2014. Its flagship platform, Autism Expressed, focuses on imparting digital life skills to autistic teenagers. Additionally, Digitability is developing a Workplace Behavior Training Platform that provides teachers with essential behavioral data to monitor students' progress towards their goals in both home and classroom settings. The platform aligns with Individual Education Program objectives and emphasizes project-based learning, ultimately preparing students for a technology-driven workforce. By offering personalized learning, professional development, and robust data reporting, Digitability aims to empower students with cognitive disabilities to acquire work-ready skills and facilitate their transition into employment.

Narbis

Grant in 2020
Narbis is a developer and manufacturer of innovative wearable technologies aimed at enhancing mental wellness through neurofeedback. The company's flagship product, Narbis Smartglasses, enables users, particularly those with ADHD, to improve focus and concentration without the use of medication. This technology, originally developed in collaboration with NASA, incorporates a patented conditioning mechanism that helps users assess their performance while engaging in tasks such as reading or completing homework. Additionally, Narbis offers a product called Narbis illume, which employs colored light, sound, and tactile transducers to facilitate Audio Visual Entrainment (AVE). This combination promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety, enhances focus, and supports meditation. Both products are available directly to consumers through the Narbis website.

Polynetworks

Grant in 2020
Polynetworks LLC is a telecommunications company based in Narberth, Pennsylvania, established in 2009. It specializes in providing wireless networking services to government entities, contractors, and commercial clients. The company offers a range of services, including research, consulting, integration, and product design and development, all aimed at enhancing wireless communication capabilities. With over five years of experience in broadband wireless networks, both static and mobile, Polynetworks possesses extensive expertise in hardware and software, allowing it to develop practical, deployable solutions. Additionally, the company conducts training, installation, and troubleshooting for tactical and mission-critical wireless systems, ensuring effective implementation of complex projects and improved performance for its clients.

Guiding Technologies

Grant in 2020
Guiding Technologies Corporation, established in 2013 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing GAINS, a comprehensive guidance and assessment platform for applied behavior analysis (ABA). The company's flagship product streamlines ABA instruction management by providing real-time guidance and tracking capabilities via a user-friendly web-based console and mobile instructor interface. GAINS simplifies program selection, automates data collection, offers guidance to staff, tracks student progress, and supports parental involvement, ultimately enhancing the efficiency of ABA teaching programs and improving outcomes for individuals with autism.

AAPlasma

Grant in 2020
AAPlasma is developing a cold plasma-based system that is based on previously-successful technology capable of achieving in-between-patient decontamination of PPE items to allow for rapid reuse.

Narbis

Grant in 2020
Narbis is a developer and manufacturer of innovative wearable technologies aimed at enhancing mental wellness through neurofeedback. The company's flagship product, Narbis Smartglasses, enables users, particularly those with ADHD, to improve focus and concentration without the use of medication. This technology, originally developed in collaboration with NASA, incorporates a patented conditioning mechanism that helps users assess their performance while engaging in tasks such as reading or completing homework. Additionally, Narbis offers a product called Narbis illume, which employs colored light, sound, and tactile transducers to facilitate Audio Visual Entrainment (AVE). This combination promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety, enhances focus, and supports meditation. Both products are available directly to consumers through the Narbis website.

Boostpoint

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Boostpoint, LLC is a company that specializes in developing software-as-a-service solutions focused on digital advertising and talent acquisition. Founded in 2018 and based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Boostpoint provides a platform that allows local brands, including contractors, cafes, and real estate professionals, to create, target, publish, and measure digital advertising campaigns effectively. In addition to its advertising capabilities, the company offers a recruitment marketing platform that assists talent acquisition teams in capturing qualified leads and enhancing their brand presence on social media. This platform combines strategies for recruiting, streamlines the hiring process, and includes tools such as a social media recruiting interface, text message automation, and an AI writing assistant, enabling businesses to automate various aspects of their job hiring efforts.

Hava Health

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Hava Health, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in the United States that specializes in developing innovative solutions for nicotine addiction. The company manufactures a smoking cessation device, which includes a connected vape pen that integrates with a smartphone application called Hale. This digital drug therapy device aims to support individuals in their efforts to quit smoking by providing a modern approach to nicotine de-addiction. Through its technology, Hava Health seeks to enhance the effectiveness of smoking cessation efforts and improve health outcomes for users.

Navrogen

Convertible Note in 2019
Navrogen is a biopharmaceutical company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, incorporated in 2017. The company specializes in developing technology platforms aimed at enhancing the immune system's ability to fight cancer. Navrogen focuses on identifying and addressing factors produced or induced by tumor cells that suppress the humoral immune response against cancer cells. By targeting these immunosuppressive effects, Navrogen aims to improve the efficacy of antibody-based drugs and develop more effective cancer treatments.

Avisi Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Avisi Technologies Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing innovative solutions for glaucoma treatment. Its primary product, VisiPlate, is a next-generation, nanotechnology-enabled aqueous shunt designed to prevent blindness caused by glaucoma. Through its advanced technology, Avisi Technologies aims to enhance the effectiveness of glaucoma management and improve patient outcomes.

Astarte Medical

Series A in 2019
Astarte Medical Partners, Inc. is a clinical intelligence company focused on enhancing health outcomes for children with medical complexities, particularly in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Incorporated in 2016 and based in Yardley, Pennsylvania, the company develops software that delivers a comprehensive view of clinical data in real time, specifically aimed at assessing the gut health of preterm infants. This platform allows clinical care teams to standardize and optimize feeding practices and protocol-driven care, thereby facilitating informed decision-making. Astarte Medical's suite of digital tools and predictive analytics supports nutrition and feeding practices, enabling healthcare providers to monitor growth and track clinical outcomes effectively. By improving care practices in acute settings, the company strives to make a significant impact on the long-term health of vulnerable pediatric populations.

RoundTrip

Series A in 2019
RoundTrip, Inc. operates a digital marketplace that facilitates non-emergency medical transportation by connecting patients with a network of ride providers. Founded in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company offers a user-friendly software platform that allows healthcare organizations and transportation companies to schedule, dispatch, and monitor patient rides. RoundTrip serves hospitals and health plans in ten states, aiming to improve care coordination and reduce patient no-shows. The platform provides access to various transportation options, including medical cars, wheelchair vans, and stretcher vehicles. RoundTrip has established strategic partnerships with notable healthcare organizations, enhancing its service offerings. The team behind RoundTrip consists of professionals with experience as paramedics and in healthcare management, which informs their approach to addressing the challenges in medical transportation.

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2019
Deepwave Digital, Inc. specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence-based hardware and software sensor solutions tailored for radio frequency (RF) and wireless system applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides integrated solutions that facilitate the incorporation of AI into RF systems. Their flagship product, the Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T), is a software-defined radio, complemented by software offerings such as AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing. These products enable RF and wireless systems to effectively receive, detect, and identify signals within the spectral environment. By positioning the AI computation engine at the signal edge of the RF system, Deepwave Digital aims to minimize network bandwidth, reduce latency, and lessen the reliance on human-driven analysis, thereby delivering cost-effective, high-performance computing solutions to both commercial and defense sectors. The team comprises RF industry experts with extensive experience in digital signal processing.

Piano

Series B in 2019
Piano Inc. is a digital media business platform that empowers organizations to understand and influence customer behavior through its comprehensive suite of solutions. The company offers tools such as Piano Composer for deploying and iterating business models, Piano VX as a paywall solution for various teams, and Piano ID to integrate disparate customer data. Additionally, Piano Go provides an instant business model for diverse content formats, while Piano for Business Media helps companies market, sell, and distribute content across multiple channels. With a focus on personalized customer journeys, Piano's platform enables brands to launch campaigns efficiently, enhance engagement, and drive revenue. Headquartered in Amsterdam, with offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Piano serves a diverse global clientele, including prominent names like the BBC and The Wall Street Journal. Founded in 2005 and originally known as Piano Media LLC, the company rebranded in 2015, reflecting its evolution and expanding capabilities.

Tridiuum

Series B in 2018
Tridiuum, Inc. is a digital health company that specializes in providing software solutions for behavioral health providers, patients, and health systems. Founded in 1997 and based in Philadelphia, the company operates a cloud-based platform known as Tridiuum1, which focuses on behavioral health outcomes management. This platform enables the monitoring of patients' symptoms and treatment progress, thereby enhancing patient experiences and outcomes in healthcare settings. Tridiuum's technology integrates digital health assessments with analytics to identify behavioral health issues, assign risk scores, and deliver real-time alerts at the point of care. Additionally, it supports features like video-based virtual visits, equipping clinicians to effectively evaluate, predict, and manage the care of patients facing various conditions. The company is driven by a team of experts in behavioral medicine and digital health technologies, with a strong clinical foundation rooted in research and evidence-based practices.

Kognition

Seed Round in 2018
Kognition LLC is a developer of enterprise software solutions focused on enhancing safety and security for real estate property managers and security operators. Established in 2017 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to create an intelligent platform that enables buildings to autonomously respond to various operational challenges, including security threats, environmental conditions, and maintenance issues. Kognition's offerings include the SuperGuard solution, which integrates live security camera footage with sensor data to identify potential risks. By connecting cameras, sensors, and smart devices into a cohesive ecosystem, Kognition aims to reduce false alarms and provide real-time alerts that address critical threats, thereby fostering safer environments across sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and commercial real estate.

Wearwell

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Wearwell LLC, established in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in online retail of women's apparel through a unique subscription model. The company focuses on providing ethically made clothing and accessories, catering to the growing demographic of conscious consumers who prioritize sustainability and workers' rights. Wearwell's platform offers a membership service that allows customers to receive personalized apparel products on a monthly basis, simplifying the shopping experience for those seeking to align their fashion choices with their values. The service is designed to address the complexities often associated with ethical fashion, enabling users to easily find items that reflect their personal style while also making a positive impact on the environment and garment workers.

Kapsul Air

Convertible Note in 2018
Kapsul Air is a company focused on transforming the home comfort market through the development of aesthetically pleasing and high-performance appliances. Its flagship product, a 5,000 BTU window air conditioner, is designed for easy installation and user-friendly operation, offering 30% more visibility than traditional models while maintaining an attractive appearance both indoors and outdoors. In addition to air conditioning, Kapsul Air offers a variety of home-comfort appliances that manage temperature, humidity, and air quality. These products are equipped with advanced features, including connectivity to web services and compatibility with smart home platforms, allowing consumers to monitor and control factors such as heat, humidity, energy usage, and ambient light in their homes.

Sun & Earth

Seed Round in 2018
Sun & Earth, Inc., established in 1994 and headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, specializes in manufacturing and distributing a wide range of non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning products and laundry supplies. Its product portfolio includes laundry detergents, hand soaps, dish soaps, all-purpose cleaners, glass cleaners, fabric softeners, floor cleaners, stain removers, and other cleaning essentials. These products are formulated with essential oils and plant-derived cleaning agents, providing effective cleaning while being safe for people and pets. Sun & Earth's products are sold through retail stores across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, as well as through its online shop. The company aims to cater to consumers seeking alternatives to harsh chemicals in conventional cleaning products.

Bakround

Seed Round in 2018
Bakround, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in healthcare recruiting through an advanced AI-driven platform. The company offers a range of online services, including employment resources, job listings, resume matching, and employment verification. Bakround's platform is designed to enhance the recruiting process by utilizing artificial intelligence to improve precision in matching candidates with job requirements. This innovative approach allows recruiters to effectively assess and rate applicants based on how well their qualifications align with specific roles, streamlining the hiring process for both employers and job seekers. Additionally, Bakround provides tools for employees and applicants to store and share their employment assets, facilitating a more efficient recruitment experience.

CampusESP

Seed Round in 2018
CampusESP, LLC is a parent engagement platform that facilitates communication between educational institutions and parents. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides a comprehensive solution that connects parents with various departments within colleges and universities, including admissions, registrars, alumni relations, and parent programs. By offering curated content, personalized newsletters, and tools for monitoring academic progress, CampusESP enables institutions to keep parents informed and engaged in their children's education. This engagement is critical for supporting student success and fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with institutional goals. CampusESP's platform has been implemented in several educational institutions, enhancing the involvement of parents and helping students stay on track academically.

Blogger Republik

Seed Round in 2018
Blogger Republik LLC is a Pennsylvania-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in creating and maintaining e-commerce platforms for both self-branded and unbranded products. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including e-commerce engine development, payment processing, customer support, product sourcing, fulfillment, shipping, and reporting. Its platform is designed to facilitate the sale of self-branded products directly to social media followers, particularly for influencers in various niches such as beauty, lifestyle, gaming, and sports. Blogger Republik enables these influencers to design, curate, and promote their own branded subscription boxes, thereby enhancing their engagement with fans and expanding their revenue streams.

MBF Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2018
MBF Therapeutics, Inc. is a veterinary oncology company based in Ambler, Pennsylvania, focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for cancer treatment in dogs and cats. The company specializes in targeted immunotherapies and small molecule drugs that effectively disrupt tumor cell metabolism while preserving healthy cells and organs. Its product portfolio includes MBFT-101, a combination therapy for sarcomas and lymphoma, featuring a proprietary polyamine transport inhibitor and a potent inhibitor of ornithine decarboxylase, as well as MBFT-102, an immunotherapy based on the tumor suppressor/cytokine mda-7/IL24, which has shown promise in human cancers. Additionally, MBF Therapeutics employs a proprietary DNA vaccine platform and delivery system to develop immunotherapeutic vaccines aimed at enhancing protective immunity against infectious diseases in companion animals and livestock. The company maintains a strategic partnership with the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research to further advance its research and development initiatives.

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2018
Deepwave Digital, Inc. specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence-based hardware and software sensor solutions tailored for radio frequency (RF) and wireless system applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides integrated solutions that facilitate the incorporation of AI into RF systems. Their flagship product, the Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T), is a software-defined radio, complemented by software offerings such as AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing. These products enable RF and wireless systems to effectively receive, detect, and identify signals within the spectral environment. By positioning the AI computation engine at the signal edge of the RF system, Deepwave Digital aims to minimize network bandwidth, reduce latency, and lessen the reliance on human-driven analysis, thereby delivering cost-effective, high-performance computing solutions to both commercial and defense sectors. The team comprises RF industry experts with extensive experience in digital signal processing.

Surprise HR

Seed Round in 2018
Surprise HR Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializes in developing an innovative platform for employee engagement and rewards. The company's offerings include a smart budget distribution algorithm, prize management and fulfillment, personalized employee experiences at an enterprise scale, and valuable data and workforce insights. Surprise HR has redefined the approach to employee recognition through its technology-driven solutions.

Ghost Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Ghost Robotics Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of autonomous legged robots that excel in unstructured environments. The company's quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs) are designed for a range of applications, including military, industrial, mining, energy, public safety, and last-mile delivery services. By utilizing legged robotics, Ghost Robotics offers enhanced operability compared to traditional wheeled and tracked devices, effectively navigating rough terrains while minimizing mechanical complexity. Their technology is geared towards total software control, which helps reduce costs associated with the deployment of autonomous robots, ultimately enabling professionals across various industries to maximize productivity.

RoundTrip

Seed Round in 2018
RoundTrip, Inc. operates a digital marketplace that facilitates non-emergency medical transportation by connecting patients with a network of ride providers. Founded in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company offers a user-friendly software platform that allows healthcare organizations and transportation companies to schedule, dispatch, and monitor patient rides. RoundTrip serves hospitals and health plans in ten states, aiming to improve care coordination and reduce patient no-shows. The platform provides access to various transportation options, including medical cars, wheelchair vans, and stretcher vehicles. RoundTrip has established strategic partnerships with notable healthcare organizations, enhancing its service offerings. The team behind RoundTrip consists of professionals with experience as paramedics and in healthcare management, which informs their approach to addressing the challenges in medical transportation.

Switchboard Live

Seed Round in 2017
Switchboard Live Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that operates a live video streaming and syndication platform designed to connect advertisers and brands with targeted audiences across various online channels. Founded in 2014 and previously known as Joicaster Inc., the company offers a cloud-based product that streamlines the distribution of multiple live streams to social media platforms and web pages through a single unified dashboard. Its solutions, including Producer and Joicaster, cater to diverse content creators in sectors such as entertainment, government, gaming, worship, sports, podcasts, and keynotes. By facilitating the management of live streams throughout their entire lifecycle—from preparation to execution and post-event—Switchboard Live enables users to enhance viewer engagement and grow their audience effectively.

Mydealeronline

Convertible Note in 2017
MyDealerOnline, LLC is a technology company based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, that specializes in providing a digital platform for car dealers to manage wholesale auto auction inventory directly from their websites. The company's patent-pending technology allows dealers to automatically display auction listings, enabling them to sell vehicles before purchasing them, which helps maximize profit margins and reduce inventory costs and acquisition risks. By aggregating auction inventory from various sources, such as car auctions and rental companies, MyDealerOnline facilitates a seamless shopping experience for consumers while assisting dealers in converting website visitors into buyers without incurring significant marketing expenses. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including dealers, auctions, consignors, and consumers, thereby streamlining the auto remarketing process.

Houwzer

Seed Round in 2017
Houwzer, LLC is a real estate brokerage and home services company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Haddonfield, New Jersey. Founded in 2014, Houwzer offers a comprehensive suite of services for buying and selling homes, including communication tools, industry insights, and transaction management. The company employs salaried agents and mortgage advisors, allowing them to focus on client service rather than commission-driven sales. This innovative model has enabled Houwzer to provide a streamlined, end-to-end platform for home transactions, enhancing the overall customer experience. With a strong emphasis on service quality, Houwzer boasts an industry-leading Net Promoter Score of 84 and an impressive average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from numerous client reviews. Since its inception, Houwzer has facilitated the buying and selling of thousands of homes valued at over $1 billion, delivering significant savings for home sellers on the East Coast.

VitalTrax

Seed Round in 2017
VitalTrax connects patients with clinical trials with its cloud-based clinical trial network. VitalTrax offers Wing, a solution that simplifies clinical trials enrollment. Wing is a clinical trial network that provides innovative ways for people to easily seek optional treatments for themselves or people that they love and play an important role in helping develop new ways to fight diseases.

Keriton

Seed Round in 2017
Keriton LLC is a company that specializes in providing a pumped breast milk management system tailored for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Its platform facilitates the tracking of milk-bottle inventory, feeding orders, and recipes through mobile devices. The system enhances patient safety by implementing first-in-first-out (FIFO) bottle flow management, notifying users of expiry dates, and issuing alerts for potential misfeeds. Additionally, Keriton offers a media-sharing platform that allows nurses to share photos and videos of NICU babies with their mothers, fostering communication and engagement. The company also provides real-time insights into the milk production patterns of lactating mothers. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Keriton's software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution has been deployed in various large healthcare systems, managing over 1.5 million feeds and significantly reducing nursing errors while improving overall patient outcomes.

Choosito

Seed Round in 2017
Choosito is a developer of a search engine tool aimed at enhancing the learning experience by optimizing resource discovery based on students' reading levels. The company utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze human language, identifying and delivering quality educational resources tailored to individual comprehension abilities across various subjects. This approach enables users, including educators and students, to access relevant materials swiftly, facilitating effective class management and analytics. Choosito is committed to transforming the web into a valuable learning tool that supports personalized education.

GuestOf

Grant in 2016
GuestOf is a developer of a modern building access system that aims to enhance security and streamline access control for various types of properties, including apartment complexes, office buildings, and private premises. The company's platform integrates scalable hardware and software solutions, allowing businesses to automate and manage authentication, access control, and event logging with ease. By utilizing a highly customizable back-end, GuestOf enables property owners and tenants to implement live key management, time-sensitive keys, and keyless entry systems without requiring significant modifications to existing doors and structures. This approach not only simplifies the management of guest access but also provides comprehensive data and control, ensuring a secure environment for all users.

Binto

Seed Round in 2016
Binto LLC, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in designing and manufacturing health supplements and organic products aimed at women's reproductive health. The company offers a range of fertility supplements, women's health supplements, and organic period products, including gluten-free, vegan-friendly options that are free from preservatives and fillers. Binto creates personalized supplement kits tailored for women of all ages, utilizing only natural and effective ingredients. Its products are backed by high-quality research and are offered at affordable prices. Additionally, Binto provides access to licensed healthcare professionals, ensuring that women worldwide have the resources they need to manage their health effectively from menstruation through menopause.

Verge Aero

Seed Round in 2016
Verge Aero is a specialized company comprised of a talented team of engineers in fields such as electrical, computer, software, systems, and aerospace engineering. The company focuses on the design and deployment of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, specifically for the entertainment industry. Verge Aero has developed advanced drone performance software that allows for the simultaneous control of swarms of drones, enabling integration with existing entertainment systems. This technology facilitates captivating interactions between drones, audiences, and performers. The company's near-term applications include recurring drone performances, venue installations, touring productions, and various drone entertainment products, showcasing the potential for innovative aerial displays in entertainment contexts.

Sustrana

Seed Round in 2016
Sustrana LLC is a software company based in Devon, Pennsylvania, that specializes in sustainability management solutions. Founded in 2009, Sustrana delivers a comprehensive and user-friendly platform designed to help organizations navigate the complexities of sustainability. The platform offers a suite of tools, databases, and curated content that enable businesses to develop and implement effective sustainability strategies. Recognizing the increasing demand from stakeholders for sustainable practices, Sustrana's software aims to simplify the planning and execution of sustainability initiatives, making it accessible for large and mid-sized companies. By focusing on both social and environmental considerations, Sustrana supports organizations in assessing risks and opportunities, engaging their workforce, and achieving value-based results. The company seeks to redefine how businesses perceive and create value, aligning economic success with long-term sustainability goals.

LoanStar

Seed Round in 2016
LoanStar Technologies LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, operates MerchantLinQ, a cloud-based platform that facilitates connections between local businesses and community banks. The platform enables lenders to offer point-of-sale consumer loans, providing them with program consulting, market-leading software, and merchant aggregation services. This allows lenders to diversify their consumer loan origination strategies and deploy instant financing through local merchants, simplifying the finance process for both lenders and merchants. The platform caters to a wide range of consumer market verticals, including home improvement, renewable energy, and recreational vehicles.

ROAR

Seed Round in 2016
ROAR for Good LLC is a woman-led technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on enhancing personal safety through innovative solutions. Established in 2014, the company designs self-defense jewelry and mobile technology aimed at reducing assault incidents, particularly against women. Its flagship product, the AlwaysOn employee safety platform, caters specifically to the hotel industry, ensuring compliance with safety standards while promoting employee well-being. The platform operates on mission-critical networks, providing reliable protection even without Wi-Fi or power. Additionally, ROAR for Good offers self-defense education to empower women and improve workplace safety across various sectors, including hospitality and healthcare.

Shock Analytics

Seed Round in 2016
Shock Analytics LLC is an early-stage biomedical device company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2016. The firm specializes in the design and manufacture of noninvasive diagnostic devices aimed at improving the management of acute and chronic illnesses. Its primary focus is on developing technology that estimates Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR), a critical indicator for conditions such as congestive heart failure and sepsis. By utilizing hemodynamic information, Shock Analytics' devices enable healthcare professionals to effectively treat and monitor patients suffering from these serious medical conditions.

SonoSolve

Seed Round in 2016
SonoSolve is a revolutionary new device that aims to eliminate catheter-associated complications, using non-invasive sound waves to clear obstructions and biofilms within catheters. SonoSolve is the BUZZ in Blockages!

Cognitive Operational Systems

Seed Round in 2016
Cognitive Operational Systems, LLC is an information technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in inventory management solutions for the retail sector. Established in 2012, the company utilizes advanced robotics powered by computer vision and artificial intelligence to navigate retail environments. Its technology not only manages inventory and ensures compliance with planograms and promotions but also provides indoor localization and turn-by-turn navigation. Additionally, Cognitive Operational Systems maps retail layouts and architecture, integrating university research to develop practical industry applications in machine perception and software as a service.

FlockU

Seed Round in 2016
FlockU.com is an online media platform designed specifically for students, founded in April 2015. It serves as a digital hub where students can engage, be entertained, and stay informed about events happening on their campuses, online, and globally. The platform features real stories, opinions, candid videos, lessons, news, and relevant information related to student life, fostering social interaction among users for school, college, and social activities.

Audigent

Venture Round in 2016
Audigent is an audience intelligence platform that specializes in providing brands with actionable data, analytics, and insights to enhance the targeting and effectiveness of online, mobile, and social video advertising. The platform enables brands to discover and monitor their target audiences, thereby improving media performance and return on investment. In addition to benefiting brands, Audigent equips artists and social influencers with the tools and technology necessary to monetize their influence and engage with their fan base effectively. The company's team, consisting of executives, data scientists, developers, and operations personnel, is based in New York, Philadelphia, and London.

GSI Health

Seed Round in 2016
GSI Health, LLC is a health information technology company that specializes in developing a population health management platform. Founded in 2003 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in New York, GSI Health offers cloud-based software solutions aimed at enhancing care coordination, improving transitions in care, and reducing avoidable hospital readmissions. The platform supports hospitals, health systems, managed care organizations, health plans, Medicaid programs, and community-based organizations by facilitating better communication and information sharing among all healthcare providers involved in a patient's care. It features built-in health information exchange capabilities that allow for effective analytics and reporting, ultimately providing a personalized healthcare experience for patients. As of late 2019, GSI Health operates as a subsidiary of Medecision, Inc.

Polaris Health Directions

Seed Round in 2016
POLARIS HEALTH DIRECTIONS develops and markets behavioral health outcomes assessment and management systems to help deliver better health outcomes at a reduced cost. Polaris systems are designed for use by health care providers, managed care organizations, government agencies and pharmaceutical companies, and focus on addressing the impact mental health conditions have on physical health and an individual’s welfare. These solutions help Polaris's clients identify, monitor and address psychosocial and behavioral health conditions to curb long-term health effects and costs.

Instadiagnostics

Seed Round in 2016
Instadiagnostics Inc. is a company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on developing a point-of-care (POC) diagnostic platform. Founded in 2015, the platform aims to bring centralized laboratory testing directly to patients at their bedside, facilitating early diagnosis and treatment monitoring. This innovative approach allows patients to receive timely medical care in various settings, including primary care centers, community clinics, and emergency departments, without the need for additional trips to have blood drawn or enduring long wait times for results. By streamlining the diagnostic process, Instadiagnostics seeks to enhance patient care and satisfaction, reduce the frequency of medical visits, and ultimately lower overall healthcare costs.

WealthHub Solutions

Seed Round in 2016
"Where there is unity there is always victory.” So said sage 1st century writer Publilius Syrus. And we concur. WealthHub, the industry award-winning suite of applications, is all about integration that leads to leverage and scale. We bring together the industry’s most advanced applications into one simple, cloud-based environment that fuels productivity and enhances client centricity for today’s trust companies, banking and financial advisors, attorneys and family offices.

Digitability

Seed Round in 2016
Digitability, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that creates interactive software platforms aimed at teaching skill-based and social competencies to children with cognitive disabilities. Founded in 2011 and originally named Autism Expressed LLC, the company rebranded in 2014. Its flagship platform, Autism Expressed, focuses on imparting digital life skills to autistic teenagers. Additionally, Digitability is developing a Workplace Behavior Training Platform that provides teachers with essential behavioral data to monitor students' progress towards their goals in both home and classroom settings. The platform aligns with Individual Education Program objectives and emphasizes project-based learning, ultimately preparing students for a technology-driven workforce. By offering personalized learning, professional development, and robust data reporting, Digitability aims to empower students with cognitive disabilities to acquire work-ready skills and facilitate their transition into employment.

LeagueSide

Seed Round in 2016
LeagueSide, Inc. is a youth sports marketing company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that connects regional and national brands with families involved in youth sports. The company operates an online platform that allows youth sports leagues to join its network and facilitates sponsorship opportunities for these leagues. Brands can sponsor local youth sports in various ways, including branding on jerseys, promotional tables at events, and sweepstakes, while also selecting specific demographics and geographic areas to target. In addition to sponsorship facilitation, LeagueSide provides valuable resources for entrepreneurs, offering recommendations on multi-channel marketing strategies and managing campaign execution. Founded in 2015, LeagueSide aims to make community sports sponsorships scalable and measurable, enhancing the connection between brands and their target audiences during meaningful community experiences.

CyberCrunch

Seed Round in 2016
CyberCrunch is a Pennsylvania-based company established in 2010, specializing in secure electronics recycling and data destruction services nationwide. They provide comprehensive solutions for various electronic waste items such as computers, servers, monitors, and consumer electronics, along with non-electronics recycling like batteries and light bulbs. Their core service involves permanent data destruction through hard drive shredding, degaussing, and multi-pass wiping, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, they offer IT consulting services for asset management and disposition. CyberCrunch serves diverse sectors including healthcare, finance, education, and small businesses.

Byndr

Seed Round in 2016
Byndr, Inc. is a mobile platform based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that connects students, teachers, and colleges in the United States and India. Founded in 2015, Byndr offers a comprehensive learning environment where educators can manage subjects, post assignments, and enter grades, while students can access educational resources, track assignments, and engage in discussions. The platform facilitates collaboration and the creation of personalized microlessons using a variety of learning tools, making education more accessible and engaging. Byndr aims to enhance the learning experience by integrating content, context, and conversations, thereby providing users with a seamless and effective educational journey.
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