Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a technology-focused capital provider based in Philadelphia, founded in 1982 to advance the region's technology community. The organization funds and supports technology companies across Pennsylvania, especially in information technology, health, and physical sciences, investing substantial capital in early-stage and established ventures. It has invested over 170 million dollars in more than 1,750 regional technology companies and has launched university-industry partnerships to translate scientific discoveries into commercial products, while seeding regional initiatives that strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and create jobs.

Jonathan Beschen

Investment Director

Anthony George

Analyst

Jennifer Hartt

Managing Director

Kathie Jordan Ph.D

Managing Director

Roze McDevitt

Analyst

Past deals in Broadcasting

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.

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.
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