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 Networking

Polynetworks

Grant in 2020
Polynetworks is a privately held company headquartered in Narberth, Pennsylvania which provides a variety of services in the field of Telecommunications and Networking. They provide research, consulting, integration, and product design and development services to a myriad of government, government contractors, and commercial entities in the field of wireless communications. They have more than 5 years of experience in broadband wireless networks – both static and mobile. They have extensive hardware and software knowledge and expertise to create practical real-world systems – having a holistic approach for deployable products. They have performed training, installation, and troubleshooting of tactical and mission-critical wireless solutions in the field.

Polynetworks

Seed Round in 2014
Polynetworks is a privately held company headquartered in Narberth, Pennsylvania which provides a variety of services in the field of Telecommunications and Networking. They provide research, consulting, integration, and product design and development services to a myriad of government, government contractors, and commercial entities in the field of wireless communications. They have more than 5 years of experience in broadband wireless networks – both static and mobile. They have extensive hardware and software knowledge and expertise to create practical real-world systems – having a holistic approach for deployable products. They have performed training, installation, and troubleshooting of tactical and mission-critical wireless solutions in the field.

NetMinder

Seed Round in 2014
NetMinder specializes in providing a network comparison tool designed for medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health plan provider networks. The company's platform features an intuitive interface that allows users to generate detailed reports and analyses swiftly, facilitating improved decision-making for payers, brokers, and consultants. By offering easily shareable reports and the capability to quickly incorporate new competitors, NetMinder enhances the efficiency of sales teams and recruiters. This objective and validated source of provider network data enables clients to make informed employee benefit decisions, ultimately leading to increased recruitment of providers, more closed deals, and improved client retention.
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