Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization established in 1982 that serves as a vital capital provider and supporter of technology development in the region. Based in Philadelphia, it has invested over $170 million in more than 2,000 early-stage and established technology companies, fostering innovation primarily in information technology, health, and physical sciences. The organization not only provides financial support but also develops partnerships between universities and industries to accelerate the commercialization of scientific discoveries. By strengthening the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, Ben Franklin Technology Partners plays a crucial role in job creation and economic transformation in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Jonathan Beschen

Investment Director, Information Technology Investment Group

Anthony George

Analyst

Mark de Grandpre

Investor

Kevon Gray

Analyst

Roze McDevitt

Analyst

Adare McMillan

CFO

Omar Mencin

Managing Director, Information Technology Investment Group

Kathie Jordan Ph.D

Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Group

Past deals in Dietary Supplements

Dynamis Skin Science

Grant in 2020
Dynamis Skin Science, Inc. specializes in the development and supply of MEG 21 skin care products featuring Supplamine. Founded in 2006 and based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, the company offers a diverse range of products aimed at skin health and anti-aging, including face treatments, eye treatments, hand treatments, moisturizing cleansers, toners, and products designed to relieve redness and provide antioxidant benefits. Dynamis markets its products through authorized distributors, online partners, and professionals in the skin-care field, ensuring a wide reach to consumers seeking advanced skin care solutions. The company operates as a subsidiary of Dynamis Therapeutics, Inc.

Binto

Seed Round in 2016
BINTO LLC designs and manufactures fertility supplements, women's health supplements, and organic period products. It offers supplement pouch, slide out box for personalized day packs, and organic and chemical free tampons. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dynamis Skin Science

Seed Round in 2016
Dynamis Skin Science, Inc. specializes in the development and supply of MEG 21 skin care products featuring Supplamine. Founded in 2006 and based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, the company offers a diverse range of products aimed at skin health and anti-aging, including face treatments, eye treatments, hand treatments, moisturizing cleansers, toners, and products designed to relieve redness and provide antioxidant benefits. Dynamis markets its products through authorized distributors, online partners, and professionals in the skin-care field, ensuring a wide reach to consumers seeking advanced skin care solutions. The company operates as a subsidiary of Dynamis Therapeutics, Inc.

Brad’s Raw Foods

Seed Round in 2014
Brad’s Raw Foods offers a range of raw veggie chips, leafy kale, and other healthy food products. These snacks are available in flavors such as cheddar, hot kale, red bell pepper, Indian, sun dried tomato, vegan cheese, natural nacho, garlic, jalapeno, and more. Brad’s Raw Foods won the award for the Most Innovative New Product at the Natural Products Expo East in 2011. The company operates an online store and offers its products via many other retail outlets as well. Brad’s Raw Foods was founded in 2009 in the United States.

Real Food Works

Seed Round in 2013
Real Food Works is dedicated to helping people live healthier by eating more plant-based whole foods. It offers a new kind of subscription program, featuring wholesome, delicious, nutritionally optimized meals prepared by local independent restaurants and delivered fresh to our customers each week. The program philosophy is best described by author Michael Pollan: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Food is prepared by a network of local independent restaurants. Each partner creates dishes that reflect their own culinary vision yet still meet strict nutritional requirements. Meals arrive fresh, ready to eat, in individual portions of breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Dishes are offered in a rotating weekly menu of 25 different options each week, with a wide variety of cuisines represented.

Holganix

Seed Round in 2012
Holganix, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based bio-stimulant soil supplements designed to enhance soil health and optimize plant growth. The company offers a diverse range of products, including solutions for trees, shrubs, golf courses, agriculture, and flowers, with its flagship Holganix Bio 800+ containing beneficial microorganisms, microbe food, and nutrient enhancers. By utilizing natural soil microorganisms, Holganix enables landscape and lawn care companies to achieve healthier, more sustainable plants while significantly reducing fertilizer usage by up to 90%. This approach not only lowers costs for customers but also diminishes their environmental impact. Founded in 2010, Holganix is headquartered in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, and distributes its products through a network of distributors and online platforms across the United States.

Annovis Bio

Seed Round in 2012
Annovis Bio is specialty pharmaceutical company founded to develop novel treatments for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other neurodegenerative disorders. The company has two compounds in clinical development: Posiphen® targets early stage AD and PD and may stop or slow the progression of the disease; BNC targets late stage AD and may stabilize the decline.

Holganix

Seed Round in 2011
Holganix, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based bio-stimulant soil supplements designed to enhance soil health and optimize plant growth. The company offers a diverse range of products, including solutions for trees, shrubs, golf courses, agriculture, and flowers, with its flagship Holganix Bio 800+ containing beneficial microorganisms, microbe food, and nutrient enhancers. By utilizing natural soil microorganisms, Holganix enables landscape and lawn care companies to achieve healthier, more sustainable plants while significantly reducing fertilizer usage by up to 90%. This approach not only lowers costs for customers but also diminishes their environmental impact. Founded in 2010, Holganix is headquartered in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, and distributes its products through a network of distributors and online platforms across the United States.
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