Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA

The #robotics #tech industry is growing and we see some familiar companies leading the way! @ExynTech @Ghost_Robotics @RajantCorp https://bit.ly/3lCt68b #jobs #drones #selfdrivingvehicles

"While the pandemic may have opened our eyes to the importance of empathetic leadership, it’s a skill that we all must practice long after the last vaccine has been administered." #MotivationMonday https://bit.ly/2PetXQb

Take a deep dive into how to pursue investment from Ben Franklin. Learn about how to access important resources to grow your business, including the many programs and services for portfolio companies and partners: https://bit.ly/38WZCwF

Spotlight: our #alumni company @InstaMed powers a better #healthcare payments experience on one platform that connects consumers, providers and payers for every healthcare payment transaction. In May of 2019, JP Morgan announced its purchase of InstaMed for $500 million, keeping the company and team in its Philadelphia headquarters. InstaMed continues to give back to the Philadelphia’s innovation ecosystem in multiple ways, by actively hiring local talent and by supporting ongoing collaboration inside the regional technology community. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2P6Qgr6

GET EXCITED: our next #MeetBen is coming to you HOT on April 20th! Co-hosted with our partner Nextfab Studio we'll bring you all the info you need to grow your business and take it to the next level. Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/3vCNFWs

Our portfolio company Simply Good Jars left @ABCSharkTank with $500K in investments + relationships with two sharks! All our jars are returnable, so for every jar that we get back, we not only reuse it, but also donate one meal to feed someone in need, Cannon told the Sharks. #impact https://bit.ly/3vzzBgl

Shoutout to our portfolio companies that made this top #PA #fintech companies list! @loanstartech @Houwzer @InstaMed @LoanLogics @getpeoplejoy #alumni @_Lifeio https://bit.ly/390M0AP

**REPORT** we had a full quarter, with $1M invested in 7 companies! Check out the great talent and a roundup of the @TechnicallyPHL #black and #latinx #entrepreneurship in #philly feature stories here: https://bit.ly/38Y0u4s

IP is often the only asset a start-up owns and therefore should be carefully protected right from the start. It's crucial for Series A and very helpful for later financings. Find out more at our next PRIMA workshop Feb 11th! https://bit.ly/3nWUux5 @StradleyRonon

We're hiring! Check out the details: https://bit.ly/3902GIV

We've got a great webinar coming your way Feb 2nd hosted by @theoconnorgroup on building your #HR #talent roadmap! Find out the tools you need to succeed and mistakes to avoid when growing you #startup register here: https://bit.ly/368LrmT

@neuroflowlive announces their Series B investment! #digitalhealth #mentalhealth https://bit.ly/3oNjMPj

@StartupLeaders 2021 idea-stage accelerator apps are open through Nov 20th! Apply today! Through their #FoundedInPhilly accelerator their goal is #impact on our communities to ensure there is better workforce representation. https://bit.ly/3mVXIRh

WE'RE HIRING, again! for a Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. Working with Ben literally means working to change the world, by collaboratively supporting the pulse of innovation in our region’s technology ecosystem. https://bit.ly/2JGZ8B1

Exciting news for our alumni company, @FidoCure raises a $10M Series A to help fight cancer in dogs! See how these treatments are helping humans too - amazing story: https://bit.ly/32a6nYF We might examine a mutation and biomarker in a dog that’s in a different location than a human, but the data may still be relevant.

Check out the wonderful and diverse innovation stories webinars, past and upcoming from @TempleIEI including one featuring RoseAnn Rosenthal! https://bit.ly/3kUPGrl

@AlphaPointLive launches their Yield Platform to power digital currency lending, staking and rewards applications! #blockchain #cryptocurrencies #fintech #solutions https://bit.ly/2Jmaf2d

Check out our most recent quarterly report - $1.1M in 5 companies + #impact feature: https://bit.ly/2Gcocys

Congrats to our portfolio company @Livegenic, a cloud-based video insurance company for their recent acquisition by Claim Central! Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3jCOoQi

Positive news to share - some familiar companies #Philly100 list @HabitatDelivery @loanstartech @CampusESP @Houwzer @SocialDetection https://bit.ly/3dPcgz1

"The region placed eighth among the country’s top life sciences clusters in 2019, and this year, it rose to seventh place." @CBRE reports @NavyYardPhila @TechnicallyPHL #lifesciences https://bit.ly/3odswyF

Join us this TOMORROW 10/22 along with @NextFab_PHL for a #MeetBen. Don't forget to register! https://bit.ly/35j2Mbn

Calling all #bucks county companies: Bucks Built Accelerator Fund will administer investments of up to $25,000 and provide support to promising, early-stage startups. https://bit.ly/3obwms0