Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization established in 1982 that focuses on fostering the development and adoption of new technologies in the region. For over 30 years, it has served as a key provider of seed-stage capital, investing more than $170 million in over 1,750 regional technology companies, many of which have achieved industry leadership. In addition to financial support, Ben Franklin promotes university and industry partnerships that facilitate the commercialization of scientific discoveries. The organization is dedicated to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Southeastern Pennsylvania, thereby creating jobs and enhancing the technology community.

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 New Jersey

Houwzer

Seed Round in 2017
Houwzer, LLC provides real estate brokerage services for buying and selling a home. It also provides industry insights for home buyers and sellers. In addition, it offers communication tools, featured listings, total transaction management, social and email marketing, and direct mail campaign services. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in Washington, District of Columbia; Baltimore, Maryland; and Haddonfield, New Jersey.

Infarct Reduction Technologies

Seed Round in 2014
Infarct Reduction Technologies develops a therapeutic device for ischemic pre-conditioning protocol. The company offers LifeCuff, a non-invasive manually-inflated blood pressure cuff for remote ischemic conditioning in heart attack, stroke, sepsis, liver surgery, traumatic brain injury, and other critical condition patients. The company is headquartered in Waldwick, New Jersey.

Prezacor

Seed Round in 2012
Prezacor, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing innovative pain management solutions. The company's primary offering is the Energeze Patch, which utilizes its proprietary Energezics technology to address both acute and chronic pain. This unique patch is designed to produce surface energy, employing a broad-area surface electrode made from a specialized formula that resonates with a variety of naturally occurring waveforms found in living tissues. By delivering these waveforms, the Energeze Patch aims to alleviate pain and discomfort across multiple areas of the body without the need for medication.

Aereon Inc.

Venture Round in 2004
Aereon Solutions is a provider of wireless and head office based process automation solutions for HVAC, plumbing electrical contracting, and construction companies.