News Type: News
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania Announces Leadership Transition in Tech Investment Group
January 29, 2025
Contact: Calan Wilson, Ben Franklin calan.wilson@sep,benfranklin.org Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) announces the departure of Omar Mencin, Managing Director of the Tech Investment Group, and the promotion of Jon Beschen to the role. Philadelphia, PA – January 28, 2025 – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) […]
GO PA Fund Invests In $5M Growth Financing Round In Rimsys, A World-Leading Provider Of Regulatory Information Management Software For Medical Technology Companies
September 11, 2024
Contact: Sam Gorodetzer, sam@ceislermedia.com Pittsburgh-based Rimsys accelerates delivery and improves accessibility to life-changing medical technologies by streamlining and automating regulatory processes for manufacturers. PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 10, 2024) — Global Opportunity Pennsylvania Fund II, L.P. (GO PA Fund) has recently invested in the Pittsburgh-based Rimsys, a company specializing in the development of regulatory information management (RIM) […]
Startup Genome, Ben Franklin Technology Partners Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Drexel University, And University City Science Center Launch The World’s Most Comprehensive Research On Startups
June 10, 2024
Philadelphia is celebrated in the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report – ranking as the #25 Global Startup Ecosystem SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — June 10, 2024 — The 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network launched today at London Tech Week. The GSER, powered by the world’s most quality-controlled […]
Pennsylvania, Delaware, And New Jersey Collaborate To Develop Precision Medicine Powerhouse In Greater Philadelphia Region
April 11, 2024
Contact: Calan Wilson, Ben Franklin calan.wilson@sep,benfranklin.org PROPEL to accelerate economic competitiveness through life sciences discovery, equitable access to care and careers PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (April 11, 2024)—The Greater Philadelphia Region Precision Medicine Tech Hub, a coalition of more than 100 total organizations and community partners from Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey have combined their efforts to […]
GO PA Fund Makes First Investments
March 7, 2024
Contact: Jason Bannon, Ben Franklin jason.bannon@sep.benfranklin.org Audigent and LoanStar receive first investments from Ben Franklin’s statewide fund for growth stage ventures PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 7, 2024)—Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (“Ben Franklin”), a leading seed stage capital provider, today announced that its Global Opportunity Pennsylvania Fund II, L.P. (“GO PA Fund”) has made […]
Aston Pierce Joins Ben Franklin As Investment Director For GO PA Fund
January 18, 2024
Contact: Jason Bannon, Ben Franklin jason.bannon@sep.benfranklin.org Pierce to manage development of GO PA Fund and GO Philly Fund portfolios PHILADELPHIA—January 18, 2024—Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) announces that Aston Pierce has joined the organization as Investment Director, Global Opportunity Pennsylvania Fund II (GO PA Fund) and Global Opportunity Philadelphia Fund I […]
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Completes First Close Of Its Expected $100M Venture Fund For Pennsylvania Innovation
November 9, 2023
Contact: Jason Bannon, Ben Franklin jason.bannon@sep.benfranklin.org $28M first close tops total raise of GO Philly Fund; new fund will invest primarily in Pennsylvania-based high growth technology companies already part of the Ben Franklin Network portfolio. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (Nov. 9) –Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (“Ben Franklin”) has completed a first close of […]
Greater Philadelphia Region Precision Medicine Tech Hub Earns US EDA Designation
October 23, 2023
Contact: Jason Bannon, Ben Franklin jason.bannon@sep.benfranklin.org The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has informed Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania that the Greater Philadelphia Region Precision Medicine Tech Hub has been designated as a Tech Hub. This is a coordinated effort of more than 50 organizations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and […]
FY 2023: Ben Franklin Approved $6.4 Million in 31 Companies
September 13, 2023
Companies Approved for Investment in FY23 To view details about each company, visit our directory page. Tech: Accencio Asylon Incorporated CollX Docuverus DreamVu Epilogue Systems GoWell, Inc. GrowFlux Luxtech Philanthropi Policy Map Red Vector SkillCycle WealthMore Yellowdig Zenapse Healthcare: AnaOno Astarte Medical Partners Bainbridge Health Cagent Vascular ChromaTan Hanimune Invisalert Keriton Navrogen OxyDial RightAir […]
Orim Graves Elected As Board Chair For Ben Franklin
September 5, 2023
Contact: Jason Bannon, Ben Franklin jason.bannon@sep.benfranklin.org Graves leads board of founders, investors, and innovators to support the growth of the Philadelphia region PHILADELPHIA—September 5th, 2023— At its June 2023 meeting, the Board of Directors of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) elected Orim Graves, CFA, Managing Partner of the David Hill Group, […]
