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, Information Technology Investment Group

Anthony George

Analyst

Jennifer Hartt

Managing Director

Kathie Jordan Ph.D

Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Group

Roze McDevitt

Analyst

Adare McMillan

CFO

Omar Mencin

Managing Director

Scott Nissenbaum

President

Aston Pierce

Investor

Mark de Grandpre

Investor

Past deals in Surveillance

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.

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.

American Aerospace Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
American Aerospace Technologies is a provider of long-endurance unmanned and manned aerial services focused on the oil and gas industry. It delivers UAS integration solutions and develops payloads, sensors, and communications systems to capture, process, and distribute data for pipeline integrity management, facilities inspection, mapping, deep-water and arctic exploration, and emergency management. The company provides data products and distribution services, including survey-grade mapping, threat detection on pipeline corridors, high-bandwidth communications relay, and methane detection systems. It serves Fortune 500 companies, universities, and government agencies, supporting near-real-time patrols and large-scale infrastructure monitoring. Founded in 2000 and based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, the company operates in compliance with FAA regulations to provide safe, efficient aerial data services that enhance asset visibility and decision making in energy, utilities, and related sectors.

Telefactor Robotics

Seed Round in 2014
Telefactor Robotics LLC specializes in the research, design, development, and commercialization of advanced vision and dexterity solutions for first responders and military explosive ordnance disposal markets. Founded in 2013 and based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on enhancing the capabilities of robotic systems to perform tasks that would typically require human intervention, particularly in hazardous environments. Its product offerings include high-performance camera systems, lightweight video encoders, immersive telepresence solutions, and dexterous gripper technologies. These innovations are designed to improve the functionality of bomb disposal robots and other robotic platforms, facilitating safer operations in extreme conditions. Telefactor Robotics aims to empower users with technology that replicates the operational capabilities of skilled humans, thus transforming the landscape of remote and dangerous task execution.

S4 Worldwide

Seed Round in 2012
S4 Worldwide, LLC, based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of public safety security and surveillance products, focusing on mobile real-time situational awareness technologies for various sectors. Established in 2010, the company offers a range of innovative solutions, including GPS body cameras designed for law enforcement, docking stations for data management, and advanced drone systems for surveillance and unauthorized drone detection. S4 Worldwide's products utilize environmentally friendly, solar and wind-powered trailer-mounted systems to gather and transmit video, audio, and sensor data from remote locations to users' devices via a secure online platform. This technology aids organizations in protecting against intrusions, theft, and vandalism, while also supporting compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The company serves multiple industries, including law enforcement, military, healthcare, education, and security services.
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