Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization established in 1982 that promotes the development and adoption of new technologies in the region. Over the past 30 years, it has emerged as a prominent provider of seed stage capital, investing more than $170 million in over 1,750 technology companies, many of which have achieved significant industry success. In addition to financial support, Ben Franklin fosters university and industry collaborations to expedite the commercialization of scientific innovations. The organization is dedicated to enhancing the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, creating jobs, and transforming lives through its initiatives.

Jason Bannon

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Jonathon Beschen

Managing Director

Patrick J. Foley

Former Member of Physical Sciences Investment Advisory Committee

Elaine Fulton

Receptionist & Operations Assistant

Richard E. Genzer

Investor

Mark de Grandpre

Investor

Jennifer Hartt

Managing Director

John A. Loftus

Director

Tristan Ly

Director of Portfolio Administration

Adare Mcmillan

Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Treasurer

OMAR G. MENCIN, DBA

Managing Director

Douglas R. Petillo

Member of Information Technology Investment Advisory Committee

Aston Pierce

Investor

Charles M. Robins

Director

Stephen Spinelli

Director

Kate Srinivasan

Client Engagement Manager

Mark S. Trabbold

Director of Business Development

Past deals in Nutrition

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.