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 North America

PolyCore Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2022
PolyCore Therapeutics’ experienced team of scientists and life sciences professionals is dedicated to developing breakthrough treatments for CNS Diseases.

AmorSui

Seed Round in 2022
AmorSui provides durable surgical gowns made 100% of eco-friendly fabrics and processes, and developed a first-in-class mobile application for wash tracking and management of our products to supply essential PPE to hospitals and companies amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Our solution provides sustainable PPE alternatives for the healthcare industry to implement reusable PPE, and save 50% of average costs and reduce regulated medical waste by an average of 65%.

Nia Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2021
Nia Therapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing neurostimulation therapies aimed at treating memory impairment, particularly in patients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. Founded in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company emerged from research at the University of Pennsylvania and was influenced by the United States BRAIN Initiative. Nia Therapeutics specializes in creating devices that analyze complex brain activity linked to memory function, delivering personalized therapy through deep-brain stimulation. This innovative approach seeks to enhance memory by restoring the brain activity essential for effective memory recall.

Astarte Medical

Series A in 2021
Astarte Medical Partners, Inc. develops a software that provides a universal view of clinical data in real time to assess the state of the preterm infant’s gut health to make more informed decisions. The product enables NICU clinical care teams to standardize and streamline the practice of feeding. Astarte Medical Partners, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

RecoveryLink

Pre Seed Round in 2021
RecoveryLink™ offers a full-scale SaaS digital recovery support platform including an electronic recovery record, asynchronous digital training, one-on-one telerecovery peer services, and live video group-based recovery supports.

Cecilian.

Convertible Note in 2021
Cecilian Partners specializes in enhancing customer experiences for home builders and community developers by leveraging data, technology, and human resources. The company provides consultative services alongside its proprietary real estate software, known as XO. This software streamlines community development management by integrating operations, marketing, inventory, and lot management, allowing real estate professionals to unify their operational and experiential data. Through these innovative solutions, Cecilian Partners aims to transform the way home builders and community developers operate in the real estate market.

Avisi Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Avisi Technologies Inc. is focused on developing innovative solutions to combat glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The company has created VisiPlate, a next-generation aqueous shunt designed for mid to late-stage glaucoma treatment. This product is notable for its ultrathin design, being 20 times thinner than a human hair, which facilitates a less invasive insertion procedure that reduces operating time and simplifies follow-up care. VisiPlate is constructed from alumina, a material recognized for its use in hip replacements, thus ensuring biocompatibility. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Avisi Technologies aims to address the challenges associated with current glaucoma treatments, including patient non-compliance and post-operative complications, ultimately striving to prevent blindness in affected individuals.

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2020
Deepwave Digital, Inc. manufactures artificial intelligence (AI)-based hardware/software sensor solutions for radio frequency (RF) and wireless system companies. . The company’s products include Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T) which is a software defined radio. It offers software, such as AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing that enables RF and wireless systems to receive, detect, and identify signals in the spectral environment. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pression

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Pression is focused on developing innovative wearable compression technology designed to enhance recovery and performance for both high-risk patients and athletes. The company offers a patented, non-invasive compression system aimed at improving the independence and quality of life for individuals with circulatory conditions. This technology not only supports patients, including those affected by COVID-19, but also aids athletes in their training regimens. By leveraging sound physiological principles and real-world testing, Pression's products provide tangible benefits that enhance exercise tolerance and facilitate faster recovery, ultimately helping users achieve their health and performance goals.

DrayNow

Series A in 2020
DrayNow, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Pipersville, Pennsylvania, operates as a technology company specializing in the intermodal freight sector. It offers a real-time online marketplace that connects intermediaries with carriers, facilitating the efficient management of intermodal freight transportation. By leveraging advanced technology, DrayNow enables users to maintain constant visibility of shipments, compare rates, view load details, and select available loads in real-time. This innovative platform optimizes the first and last mile of intermodal logistics, enhancing operational efficiency and helping companies achieve higher levels of capacity, service, and profitability.

Kognition

Debt Financing in 2020
Kognition LLC designs and develops enterprise software solution for real estate property managers and security operators. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to allow buildings to see, think, act, and learn on their own responding to security, property activities, surveillance, logistics, environmental, and maintenance issues. The product includes SuperGuard solution which combines live security camera footage with sensor data to detect security threats. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Exyn

Debt Financing in 2020
Exyn Technologies, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company specializing in autonomous aerial robotics, having emerged from the GRASP Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania. Founded in 2014, the company has developed exynAI, a modular software system that enables pilot-less flights for drones in complex commercial settings. This technology leverages multiple redundant sensors and advanced mapping techniques to facilitate obstacle avoidance and autonomous flight planning, allowing for applications such as underground inspections, inventory management, and construction documentation. Exyn's drones operate without human control or GPS, making them particularly suited for navigating challenging environments and automating hazardous tasks.

LoanStar Technologies

Debt Financing in 2020
LoanStar Technologies LLC is a company based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, that specializes in connecting local businesses with community banks through its cloud platform, MerchantLinQ. This platform facilitates point-of-sale consumer loans, allowing lenders to establish targeted lending programs tailored to various retail opportunities. LoanStar provides consulting services, market-leading software, and merchant aggregation to help lenders diversify their consumer loan origination strategies. The MerchantLinQ platform streamlines the financing process for merchants and offers lending solutions across multiple consumer markets, including home improvement, renewable energy, recreational vehicles, and elective medical services. Incorporated in 2016, LoanStar Technologies aims to empower lenders of all sizes to enhance their local brand presence and effectively serve their communities.

Employee Cycle

Debt Financing in 2020
Employee Cycle is an automated, centralized, and real-time standalone HR Metrics Dashboard. We transform your HR data silos and turn them into HR data stories.

LeagueSide

Debt Financing in 2020
LeagueSide, Inc. is a youth sports marketing company that facilitates connections between regional and national brands and families involved in youth sports. Through its online platform, LeagueSide allows youth sports leagues to join its network and secure sponsorships from various companies. Sponsors can customize their engagement by selecting from a range of options, such as displaying logos on jerseys, hosting tables at games, or running sweepstakes. The platform also enables sponsors to target specific demographics and geographic locations to effectively reach their desired audience. Additionally, LeagueSide offers resources for entrepreneurs, including multi-channel marketing recommendations and campaign management support, along with summary reports to assess campaign performance. Founded in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, LeagueSide aims to enhance community engagement through youth sports sponsorships.

Chromatan

Debt Financing in 2020
ChromaTan is solving a major process bottleneck in therapeutic protein production while significantly lowering the cost of goods for biotech and contract manufacturing companies. Our CCTC platform provides an inexpensive column-free, continuous, and single-use solution that will replace large scale column chromatography processes used in biologics manufacturing. The platform has been through extensive beta testing with over a dozen of major biotech companies and has consistently shown a 5-15X increase in throughput at an equivalent or better product quality.

Nexteon Technologies

Debt Financing in 2020
Nexteon Technologies specializes in automated dynamic rerouting technology for commercial and general aviation airline fleets. The company has developed a platform known as SmartRoutes, which performs continuous real-time analysis of live air traffic. This technology identifies high-value route correction options for airlines, helping to optimize flight times and reduce fuel consumption. Founded in 2017, Nexteon Technologies is headquartered in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, and aims to enhance operational efficiency in the aviation sector through its innovative solutions.

Mediscore

Debt Financing in 2020
Mediscore Health offers data insights into health care solutions. The company provides chronic care management and risk adjustment solution for medicare advantage payers and ACOs. It offers medilytics physician-driven chart review and analytics, physician-driven predictive diagnostics, and point of care disease management service. Mediscore Health was founded in 2017 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a location in Santa Monica, California.

Osciflex

Debt Financing in 2020
OsciFlex LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing medical devices aimed at preventing blood clots, particularly at the valves. The Osciflex system mimics natural processes to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients, providing an innovative alternative to traditional compression therapy. By enhancing the effectiveness of compression therapy, OsciFlex seeks to minimize the reliance on costly and potentially hazardous anticoagulant medications.

Repisodic

Debt Financing in 2020
Repisodic, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on improving the transition of patients from hospitals to post-acute care settings, such as nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. Founded in 2017, Repisodic offers solutions that enhance care decision-making for patients, families, and caregivers. Its flagship products include Repisodic Choice, which helps hospitals and health systems create dynamic preferred provider networks tailored to individual patient needs, and Repisodic Link, designed for post-acute care providers to facilitate referrals and connect with patients. The platform utilizes proprietary data and automation to streamline the discharge process, allowing discharge planners to match patients with suitable post-discharge options based on factors like insurance networks and clinical capabilities. Overall, Repisodic aims to revolutionize how care decisions are made, ensuring that patients receive optimal post-hospital care.

iOrtho+

Debt Financing in 2020
Therapeutic Articulations has developed an innovative orthopedic device called the Mobil-Aider. It is a versatile, portable, and affordable device to quantify joint mobility. The Mobil-Aider allows a clinician to assess at least 14 motions across 5 different joints.

Bainbridge Health

Debt Financing in 2020
Bainbridge Health provides hospital systems with a clinical intelligence and data analytics platform to improve medication safety. It provides hospital safety professionals with an infusion pump management software solution to better manage pump data and enhance patient safety. Bainbridge Health also offers a clinician-focused infusion pump management system known as InfusionWare that enables clinicians to manage infusion data in one centralized location.

Excision BioTherapeutics

Debt Financing in 2020
Excision BioTherapeutics Inc. is a life science company founded in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dedicated to developing gene editing therapeutics for life-threatening diseases caused by neurotropic viruses. The company utilizes CRISPR-based technology to create advanced gene-editing medicines aimed at eradicating or disrupting viral genes in patients. By focusing on addressing the medical needs associated with viral infections, Excision aims to advance safe and effective therapeutics that can significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by these diseases globally.

PeopleJoy

Debt Financing in 2020
PeopleJoy is a financial wellness benefits provider for the modern workforce.PeopleJoy helps CEOs and HR grow their businesses by attracting and retaining their most valuable resource. People. Their unique benefits help you develop a stronger employer/employee relationship, by addressing the financial wellness needs of your employees outside of work. Your employees become more committed to you because of shared values and commitment to their financial wellbeing. Through the increased retention, recruiting, and productivity gains of partnering with PeopleJoy, you can maximize your ROTI (return on talent investment).

Aevumed

Debt Financing in 2020
Aevumed is a privately-owned company that has been financed by individual investors and angels groups. Aevumed believes that it is well-positioned to continue improving quality of life through its innovation, dedication to quality, and continuous territory expansions.

Habitat LLC

Debt Financing in 2020
Habitat Logistics powers delivery for restaurants. We provide a turnkey delivery system and can fulfill orders from customers who call-in, as well as from 3rd-party online ordering services such as Grubhub, Zuppler (Conshohocken-based), Snackpass, and others. The company only delivers to restaurants that are within 10 minutes of a customer’s home, saving them time on long deliveries. Restaurants ping Habitat when they have delivery needs and the company sends a driver to complete the delivery. Habitat says they are growing 17 percent month over month, currently collecting $110,000 monthly revenue by charging restaurants per delivery.

Switchboard Live

Convertible Note in 2020
Switchboard Live Inc. operates a live audience network that connects advertisers and brands with targeted viewers across various online channels. The company specializes in live video and social media management, enabling content creators to manage their live streams and extend their reach to online audiences. Its offerings include a solution called Producer, which allows brands to access audiences tailored to their budget and demographics, and Joicaster, a stream-sharing tool that consolidates live chats into a unified cross-platform experience. The company serves a diverse range of content creators in fields such as entertainment, government, gaming, worship, sports, podcasts, and keynote events. Founded in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Switchboard Live was previously known as Joicaster Inc. before rebranding in February 2016.

Cassian Solutions

Seed Round in 2020
Cassian Solutions, Inc. develops and manufactures a phone case medication dispenser. The company also develops an application that offers outcome collection, biometric verification, medication reminder, medication sleeves, adherence verification, environment sensing, treatment analysis, real time communication, and medication distribution. It caters to pharmacies, clinical trial companies, drug manufacturers, and insurers. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Strados Labs

Debt Financing in 2020
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company focused on respiratory monitoring through the use of advanced sensor-based technologies. Founded in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Strados Labs develops a device that provides real-time insights into breathing patterns, speed, and sounds. This wearable sensor connects to a mobile platform, enabling users to monitor their respiratory health effectively. By leveraging clinical-grade biosensors and intelligent software, the company aims to enhance respiratory health management, allowing individuals to quantify their health data and make informed decisions regarding their well-being.

Yellowdig

Venture Round in 2020
Yellowdig's software platform creates a social layer on top of existing enterprise learning systems used by colleges, universities, and organizations. Unlike pre-existing social technology, Yellowdig is designed for higher education institutions. The platform provides instructors and learners with a private and secure experience, controlled and protected within the institution's designated environment. Yellowdig was established in 2015 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Optical Inventory Solutions is the creators of ViewVax.ViewVax is the industry leader in automated vaccine inventory. ViewVax’s simple and seamless design fits into a preexisting medical refrigerator allowing hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices the opportunity to utilize and organize their current medical refrigerators while integrating the automated inventory solution hardware and software. ViewVax’s web-connected, camera counts on-hand vaccine inventory, allowing for automatic reordering, reduced inventory levels, and easy identification of vaccines.

AAPlasma

Grant in 2020
AAPlasma is developing a cold plasma-based system that is based on previously-successful technology capable of achieving in-between-patient decontamination of PPE items to allow for rapid reuse.

Narbis

Grant in 2020
Narbis was founded to continue developing ways to encourage people to practice their attention performance. Narbis has developed a convenient, at-home, easy-to-use training device designed to help individuals work on focus and concentration habits in daily activities.

Dynamis Skin Science

Grant in 2020
Dynamis Skin Science, Inc. specializes in the development and supply of MEG 21 skin care products featuring Supplamine. Founded in 2006 and based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, the company offers a diverse range of products aimed at skin health and anti-aging, including face treatments, eye treatments, hand treatments, moisturizing cleansers, toners, and products designed to relieve redness and provide antioxidant benefits. Dynamis markets its products through authorized distributors, online partners, and professionals in the skin-care field, ensuring a wide reach to consumers seeking advanced skin care solutions. The company operates as a subsidiary of Dynamis Therapeutics, Inc.

Polynetworks

Grant in 2020
Polynetworks is a privately held company headquartered in Narberth, Pennsylvania which provides a variety of services in the field of Telecommunications and Networking. They provide research, consulting, integration, and product design and development services to a myriad of government, government contractors, and commercial entities in the field of wireless communications. They have more than 5 years of experience in broadband wireless networks – both static and mobile. They have extensive hardware and software knowledge and expertise to create practical real-world systems – having a holistic approach for deployable products. They have performed training, installation, and troubleshooting of tactical and mission-critical wireless solutions in the field.

Digitability

Grant in 2020
Digitability is developing a Workplace Behavior Training Platform that will provide the behavioral data teachers need to monitor progress toward behavior goals both at home and in the classroom environment. Our award-winning platform prepares students for our tech-driven society and aligns Individual Education Program goals to project-based learning. This increases outcomes and enables students to successfully transition into the workforce as self-advocates.

Whose Your Landlord

Grant in 2020
Whose Your Landlord is a multipurpose platform that empowers and informs the rental community. We use the information provided by our renters to extend feedback to landlords, improve the tenants' experience, and reduce turnover. On WYL renters post landlord reviews, receive community-centered insights, and are given access to quality listings.

Cogwear

Grant in 2020
Cogwear is focused on developing advanced wearable technology that integrates cognitive and emotional monitoring into everyday life. By utilizing mobile electroencephalogram (EEG) sensors and AI-powered algorithms, the company provides users with real-time access to clinical-grade cognitive and emotional data in various environments. Its proprietary dry EEG sensors are designed for comfort and accuracy, enabling effective measurement and interpretation of brain activity. Data collected can be accessed through a secure application and shareable dashboard, allowing individuals to gain insights into their mental state and performance. This innovative approach aims to enhance human health, safety, and overall performance by translating complex brainwave data into actionable feedback.

Guiding Technologies

Grant in 2020
Guiding Technologies Corporation, based in Philadelphia, develops the GAINS platform, a sophisticated guidance and assessment tool for applied behavior analysis (ABA). This innovative software serves as a virtual assistant for ABA supervisors and staff, enhancing the efficiency of teaching programs while minimizing distractions for clients. GAINS simplifies program selection and data collection, allowing educators to concentrate on student engagement and track progress seamlessly across various programs. The platform integrates haptic feedback and unobtrusive audio responses, facilitating real-time instruction management. Additionally, GAINS consolidates traditional program materials into a user-friendly tablet interface, automating reporting and providing detailed insights through comprehensive charts and graphs. Founded in 2013, Guiding Technologies aims to support individuals with autism by optimizing instructional practices and fostering parental involvement.
Open Medical Innovation is an organization founded by leaders from Archimedic, NextFab, and the University of Pennsylvania. We launched this organization with a focus on addressing the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 outbreak. We intend to use this website to share information, collect feedback, and fulfill the unmet needs of patients and providers.

SFA Therapeutics

Grant in 2020
SFA Therapeutics, Inc. is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in the manufacturing of microbiome-derived metabolites to be used as therapeutic agents for chronic inflammatory diseases. By focusing on innovative approaches in drug development, SFA Therapeutics aims to address unmet medical needs in this area.

Pression

Grant in 2020
Pression is focused on developing innovative wearable compression technology designed to enhance recovery and performance for both high-risk patients and athletes. The company offers a patented, non-invasive compression system aimed at improving the independence and quality of life for individuals with circulatory conditions. This technology not only supports patients, including those affected by COVID-19, but also aids athletes in their training regimens. By leveraging sound physiological principles and real-world testing, Pression's products provide tangible benefits that enhance exercise tolerance and facilitate faster recovery, ultimately helping users achieve their health and performance goals.

DRSLINQ

Grant in 2020
DRSLINQ is developing a mobile EKG device that is coupled to an interactive application powered by a natural language processing integrated with a machine learning platform to appropriately triage chest pain patients to the ER.

RightAir

Grant in 2020
RightAir is developing noninvasive ventilators for COPD patients. They have developed AIR-AD (based on a proven respiratory assist technology called cuirass ventilators), which is a fully-mobile, non-invasive ventilator, integrated into a piece of clothing. It reduces dynamic hyperinflation. It adjusts the natural breathing pattern of the patient, during rest and exercise.

Navrogen

Convertible Note in 2019
Navrogen, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2017. The company focuses on the targeted treatment of cancer by developing technology platforms that enhance the immune system's ability to combat tumors. Navrogen's innovative approach involves identifying tumor-produced proteins that suppress the body's humoral immune response, which can hinder the effectiveness of cancer treatments. By assembling a database of tumor types that produce these immuno-suppressive factors, Navrogen aims to enable physicians to better understand and overcome the challenges posed by these proteins, ultimately improving therapeutic outcomes for patients with cancer.

Avisi Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Avisi Technologies Inc. is focused on developing innovative solutions to combat glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The company has created VisiPlate, a next-generation aqueous shunt designed for mid to late-stage glaucoma treatment. This product is notable for its ultrathin design, being 20 times thinner than a human hair, which facilitates a less invasive insertion procedure that reduces operating time and simplifies follow-up care. VisiPlate is constructed from alumina, a material recognized for its use in hip replacements, thus ensuring biocompatibility. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Avisi Technologies aims to address the challenges associated with current glaucoma treatments, including patient non-compliance and post-operative complications, ultimately striving to prevent blindness in affected individuals.

Avisi Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Avisi Technologies Inc. is focused on developing innovative solutions to combat glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The company has created VisiPlate, a next-generation aqueous shunt designed for mid to late-stage glaucoma treatment. This product is notable for its ultrathin design, being 20 times thinner than a human hair, which facilitates a less invasive insertion procedure that reduces operating time and simplifies follow-up care. VisiPlate is constructed from alumina, a material recognized for its use in hip replacements, thus ensuring biocompatibility. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Avisi Technologies aims to address the challenges associated with current glaucoma treatments, including patient non-compliance and post-operative complications, ultimately striving to prevent blindness in affected individuals.

RoundTrip

Series A in 2019
RoundTrip, Inc. operates a digital marketplace that facilitates non-emergency medical transportation by connecting patients with a network of ride providers. Founded in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company offers a user-friendly software platform that allows healthcare organizations and transportation companies to schedule, dispatch, and monitor patient rides. RoundTrip serves hospitals and health plans in ten states, aiming to improve care coordination and reduce patient no-shows. The platform provides access to various transportation options, including medical cars, wheelchair vans, and stretcher vehicles. RoundTrip has established strategic partnerships with notable healthcare organizations, enhancing its service offerings. The team behind RoundTrip consists of professionals with experience as paramedics and in healthcare management, which informs their approach to addressing the challenges in medical transportation.

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2019
Deepwave Digital, Inc. manufactures artificial intelligence (AI)-based hardware/software sensor solutions for radio frequency (RF) and wireless system companies. . The company’s products include Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T) which is a software defined radio. It offers software, such as AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing that enables RF and wireless systems to receive, detect, and identify signals in the spectral environment. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Tridiuum

Series B in 2018
Tridiuum, Inc. develops and operates software-as-a-service platform to support behavioral health providers, patients, and health systems across the continuum of care. It offers Tridiuum1, a cloud-based behavioral health outcomes management platform that provides results for monitoring a patient’s symptoms and progress during treatment; and helps health systems and primary care medical groups improve patient experience and outcomes. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Strados Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company focused on respiratory monitoring through the use of advanced sensor-based technologies. Founded in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Strados Labs develops a device that provides real-time insights into breathing patterns, speed, and sounds. This wearable sensor connects to a mobile platform, enabling users to monitor their respiratory health effectively. By leveraging clinical-grade biosensors and intelligent software, the company aims to enhance respiratory health management, allowing individuals to quantify their health data and make informed decisions regarding their well-being.

Kognition

Seed Round in 2018
Kognition LLC designs and develops enterprise software solution for real estate property managers and security operators. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to allow buildings to see, think, act, and learn on their own responding to security, property activities, surveillance, logistics, environmental, and maintenance issues. The product includes SuperGuard solution which combines live security camera footage with sensor data to detect security threats. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Wearwell

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Wearwell LLC offers online apparel retail on subscription. It provides women cloth. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Kapsul

Convertible Note in 2018
Kapsul is focused on transforming the home comfort market by creating aesthetically pleasing and high-performance appliances. The company offers a variety of products designed to manage temperature, humidity, and air quality, including a 5,000 BTU window air conditioner that emphasizes ease of installation and user-friendly operation. This air conditioner provides users with an unobstructed view and enhances the visual appeal of both the interior and exterior of homes. Kapsul's appliances are compatible with smart home platforms and can connect to web services, allowing consumers to monitor and manage factors such as energy usage, humidity, and ambient light, thereby improving overall home comfort.

Sun and Earth

Seed Round in 2018
Sun and earth original formula green cleaning product to provide customers with non-toxic alternative formulations. Sun and Earth Cleaner Living products are formulated for people who are sensitive to the harsh chemicals found in many conventional cleaning products.

MBF Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2018
MBF Therapeutics is a clinical-stage animal health company focusing on the development of gene-based, immunotherapeutic vaccines for use in veterinary medicine. Using proprietary vaccine platform and delivery system technology, MBF Therapeutics’ checkpoint inhibitor therapies have the potential of transforming the treatment of cancer and prevention of infectious diseases in companion animals and livestock.

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2018
Deepwave Digital, Inc. manufactures artificial intelligence (AI)-based hardware/software sensor solutions for radio frequency (RF) and wireless system companies. . The company’s products include Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T) which is a software defined radio. It offers software, such as AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing that enables RF and wireless systems to receive, detect, and identify signals in the spectral environment. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Astarte Medical

Seed Round in 2018
Astarte Medical Partners, Inc. develops a software that provides a universal view of clinical data in real time to assess the state of the preterm infant’s gut health to make more informed decisions. The product enables NICU clinical care teams to standardize and streamline the practice of feeding. Astarte Medical Partners, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Surprise HR

Seed Round in 2018
Surprise HR Inc develops a platform that offers and d manages an employee engagement and rewards software platform. The company offers smart budget distribution algorithm, prizes and fulfillment, personal employee experience at enterprise scale, and data and workforce insights. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

CampusESP

Seed Round in 2018
CampusESP is a strategic parent and family engagement platform enabling institutions to keep the most important influencers of their students informed - parents. From impacting enrollment, to student success, to annual giving - keeping parents effectively engaged has proven to be critical for institutions looking to better support their institutional goals. Deployed at schools like Penn State, CampusESP gives helicopter parents a place to land.

Blogger Republik

Seed Round in 2018
Blogger Republik LLC engages in creating and maintaining e-commerce sites for customer’s self-branded and unbranded products. It offers services in the areas of e-commerce engine, payment and support, product sourcing, fulfillment and shipping, and reporting. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Bakround

Seed Round in 2018
Bakround, Inc. provides a healthcare recruiting and AI platform for recruiters and professionals. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ghost Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Ghost Robotics Corporation, founded in 2015 and located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing autonomous legged robots designed to operate effectively in unstructured environments. The company focuses on creating highly agile and fast quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs) that can be used in military, homeland security, intelligence, and enterprise applications. Ghost Robotics aims to provide advanced robotic solutions that surpass traditional wheeled and tracked devices, enhancing operational capabilities in various challenging terrains.

RoundTrip

Seed Round in 2018
RoundTrip, Inc. operates a digital marketplace that facilitates non-emergency medical transportation by connecting patients with a network of ride providers. Founded in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company offers a user-friendly software platform that allows healthcare organizations and transportation companies to schedule, dispatch, and monitor patient rides. RoundTrip serves hospitals and health plans in ten states, aiming to improve care coordination and reduce patient no-shows. The platform provides access to various transportation options, including medical cars, wheelchair vans, and stretcher vehicles. RoundTrip has established strategic partnerships with notable healthcare organizations, enhancing its service offerings. The team behind RoundTrip consists of professionals with experience as paramedics and in healthcare management, which informs their approach to addressing the challenges in medical transportation.

Switchboard Live

Seed Round in 2017
Switchboard Live Inc. operates a live audience network that connects advertisers and brands with targeted viewers across various online channels. The company specializes in live video and social media management, enabling content creators to manage their live streams and extend their reach to online audiences. Its offerings include a solution called Producer, which allows brands to access audiences tailored to their budget and demographics, and Joicaster, a stream-sharing tool that consolidates live chats into a unified cross-platform experience. The company serves a diverse range of content creators in fields such as entertainment, government, gaming, worship, sports, podcasts, and keynote events. Founded in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Switchboard Live was previously known as Joicaster Inc. before rebranding in February 2016.

MyDealerOnline

Convertible Note in 2017
MyDealerOnline, LLC is a technology company based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, that provides a digital platform enabling car dealers to broker wholesale auto auction inventory directly from their websites. The platform aggregates auction listings, allowing dealers to efficiently identify and purchase vehicles at optimal prices and times. By instantly and automatically pushing auction inventory to dealer websites, MyDealerOnline facilitates retail consumer shopping and enables dealers to sell vehicles before acquiring them. This approach helps maximize profit margins while reducing inventory costs and acquisition risks, ultimately saving time for dealerships. The company serves a range of stakeholders, including dealers, auctions, consignors, and consumers.

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.

Strados Labs

Grant in 2017
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company focused on respiratory monitoring through the use of advanced sensor-based technologies. Founded in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Strados Labs develops a device that provides real-time insights into breathing patterns, speed, and sounds. This wearable sensor connects to a mobile platform, enabling users to monitor their respiratory health effectively. By leveraging clinical-grade biosensors and intelligent software, the company aims to enhance respiratory health management, allowing individuals to quantify their health data and make informed decisions regarding their well-being.

VitalTrax

Seed Round in 2017
VitalTrax connects patients with clinical trials with its cloud-based clinical trial network. VitalTrax offers Wing, a solution that simplifies clinical trials enrollment. Wing is a clinical trial network that provides innovative ways for people to easily seek optional treatments for themselves or people that they love and play an important role in helping develop new ways to fight diseases.

Keriton

Seed Round in 2017
Keriton LLC specializes in a pumped breast milk management system tailored for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Founded in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company addresses the challenges of breast milk management, which is often manual and error-prone. Its platform allows for real-time tracking of milk inventory, feeding orders, and provides notifications for expiry dates and misfeeds. Additionally, it enables nurses to share media with mothers and offers insights into lactating mothers' milk production patterns. By automating and validating the breast milk management process, Keriton significantly reduces the time nurses spend on these tasks, lowers the risk of errors, and creates an audit trail for compliance. The system aims to enhance the pumping experience for mothers, which is linked to better clinical outcomes for infants. Keriton's approach aligns with the goals of improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and fostering better family engagement, presenting a potential return on investment for hospitals.

Choosito

Seed Round in 2017
Choosito is a developer of a search engine tool that enhances learning by providing personalized search capabilities tailored to students' reading levels. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Choosito analyzes human language to identify and deliver quality educational resources that align with individual comprehension abilities across various subjects. This innovative approach transforms the web into an effective learning tool, allowing users to easily access resources while also facilitating class management and analytics. By focusing on the unique needs of each learner, Choosito aims to optimize educational experiences and improve learning outcomes.

GuestOf

Grant in 2016
With GuestOf, companies can launch faster and spend less by integrating our scalable platform and hardware into whatever product they’re building to automate and manage authentication, access control, event logging and other processes. They can then kick off actions, enable analytics, and more in their own software. Our highly customizable back-end does the heavy lifting, providing a customer solution with the data and control it needs.

Verge Aero

Seed Round in 2016
Verge Aero, based in Philadelphia, is a company specializing in the development and operation of drone entertainment systems. Founded in 2014, it comprises a team of engineers with expertise in electrical, computer, software, systems, and aerospace disciplines. The company has created advanced drone performance software that enables the control of drone swarms, allowing for seamless integration with existing entertainment setups. This technology facilitates dynamic interactions between drones, audiences, and performers. Verge Aero's near-term applications include recurring drone performances, venue installations, touring productions, and various drone entertainment products, showcasing the innovative potential of unmanned aerial systems in the entertainment industry.

BINTO

Seed Round in 2016
BINTO LLC designs and manufactures fertility supplements, women's health supplements, and organic period products. It offers supplement pouch, slide out box for personalized day packs, and organic and chemical free tampons. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Sustrana

Seed Round in 2016
Sustrana LLC is a software company that provides sustainability management solutions through its platform. Sustrana LLC was formerly known as Resonate LLC. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Devon, Pennsylvania.

ROAR for Good

Seed Round in 2016
ROAR for Good LLC, established in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a woman-led technology company focused on enhancing safety for women and promoting secure work environments. The company designs and develops self-defense jewelry and mobile technology aimed at reducing incidents of assault against women. Additionally, ROAR for Good offers self-defense education to empower women. Their employee safety platform, AlwaysOn, is tailored for the hotel industry and is engineered to meet compliance standards while ensuring employee well-being. This platform operates on mission-critical networks, making it a reliable and cost-effective security solution that functions without the need for Wi-Fi, cellular service, or power, ensuring continuous protection for staff.

FlockU

Seed Round in 2016
FlockU.com is a new type of digital hub created for students and written by students, with some savvy adults chiming in along the way. Founded in April 2015, FlockU was built to engage, entertain and enlighten students (and semi-grown adults) by showcasing what's happening on college campuses, online, and around the world.

Shock Analytics

Seed Round in 2016
Shock Analytics LLC is an early-stage biomedical device company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in designing and manufacturing noninvasive devices that estimate Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR), a critical indicator for conditions such as congestive heart failure and sepsis. By utilizing hemodynamic information, Shock Analytics aims to provide medical professionals with innovative tools to improve the treatment and management of critically and chronically ill patients. Through its focus on smarter technologies, the company seeks to transform the landscape of biomedical diagnostics and enhance patient care.

SonoSolve

Seed Round in 2016
SonoSolve is a revolutionary new device that aims to eliminate catheter-associated complications, using non-invasive sound waves to clear obstructions and biofilms within catheters. SonoSolve is the BUZZ in Blockages!
Cognitive Operational Systems, LLC, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing inventory management solutions for the retail sector through the use of robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer vision. Founded in 2012, the company’s technology enables robots to efficiently navigate retail environments, managing inventory, ensuring compliance with planograms and promotions, and providing indoor localization and navigation. Additionally, it offers mapping capabilities that detail store layouts and architecture. By leveraging university research, Cognitive Operational Systems aims to bridge the gap between academic advancements and practical applications in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine perception.

AuDIGENT

Venture Round in 2016
AuDIGENT is an audience intelligence platform that provides brands with actionable data, analytics and insights that optimize the targeting, engagement and ROI of online, mobile and social video ads while opening up new revenue streams for artists and other social influencers. AuDIGENT's platform allows brands to discover, monitor and target audiences that drive media performance. AuDIGENT's platform empowers artists and influencers to tap into the tools and technology needed to monetize their social influence and fan engagement. AuDIGENT's executives, data scientists, developers and operations team are in New York, Philadelphia and London. For more information visit AuDIGENT.com

Instadiagnostics

Seed Round in 2016
Instadiagnostics Inc. develops a point-of-care (POC) diagnostic platform with the aim of bringing centralized laboratory testing to the patient’s bedside. The platform allows early diagnosis, and/or treatment monitoring of patients at the POC (primary care centers, community clinics, emergency departments etc.) without requiring additional trips to have blood drawn, lengthy wait times for results or having to wait for diagnosis/follow up testing. Instadiagnostics Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

GSI Health

Seed Round in 2016
GSI Health, LLC is a health information technology company that specializes in population health management through its cloud-based software solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in New York, the company provides tools for care coordination, care management, and health insights. GSI Health's platform is designed to enhance communication and information sharing among healthcare providers, including hospitals, health systems, managed care organizations, Medicaid programs, and community-based organizations. The solutions aim to improve transitions in care, reduce avoidable hospital readmissions, and support analytics and reporting for patient care. Additionally, the platform includes built-in Health Information Exchange (HIE) capabilities, facilitating seamless data sharing across organizational boundaries. As of October 2019, GSI Health operates as a subsidiary of Medecision, Inc.

LoanStar Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
LoanStar Technologies LLC is a company based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, that specializes in connecting local businesses with community banks through its cloud platform, MerchantLinQ. This platform facilitates point-of-sale consumer loans, allowing lenders to establish targeted lending programs tailored to various retail opportunities. LoanStar provides consulting services, market-leading software, and merchant aggregation to help lenders diversify their consumer loan origination strategies. The MerchantLinQ platform streamlines the financing process for merchants and offers lending solutions across multiple consumer markets, including home improvement, renewable energy, recreational vehicles, and elective medical services. Incorporated in 2016, LoanStar Technologies aims to empower lenders of all sizes to enhance their local brand presence and effectively serve their communities.

Polaris Health Directions

Seed Round in 2016
POLARIS HEALTH DIRECTIONS develops and markets behavioral health outcomes assessment and management systems to help deliver better health outcomes at a reduced cost. Polaris systems are designed for use by health care providers, managed care organizations, government agencies and pharmaceutical companies, and focus on addressing the impact mental health conditions have on physical health and an individual’s welfare. These solutions help Polaris's clients identify, monitor and address psychosocial and behavioral health conditions to curb long-term health effects and costs.

WealthHub Solutions

Seed Round in 2016
"Where there is unity there is always victory.” So said sage 1st century writer Publilius Syrus. And we concur. WealthHub, the industry award-winning suite of applications, is all about integration that leads to leverage and scale. We bring together the industry’s most advanced applications into one simple, cloud-based environment that fuels productivity and enhances client centricity for today’s trust companies, banking and financial advisors, attorneys and family offices.

LeagueSide

Seed Round in 2016
LeagueSide, Inc. is a youth sports marketing company that facilitates connections between regional and national brands and families involved in youth sports. Through its online platform, LeagueSide allows youth sports leagues to join its network and secure sponsorships from various companies. Sponsors can customize their engagement by selecting from a range of options, such as displaying logos on jerseys, hosting tables at games, or running sweepstakes. The platform also enables sponsors to target specific demographics and geographic locations to effectively reach their desired audience. Additionally, LeagueSide offers resources for entrepreneurs, including multi-channel marketing recommendations and campaign management support, along with summary reports to assess campaign performance. Founded in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, LeagueSide aims to enhance community engagement through youth sports sponsorships.

CyberCrunch

Seed Round in 2016
CyberCrunch provides nationwide computer recycling and hard drive shredding services. CyberCrunch, provides secure data destruction and electronics recycling services. The company provides recycling solutions for computers, computer accessories and components, monitors, networking, consumer electronics, light bulbs, point of sale equipment, servers, server components, printers/copiers/scanners, freon appliances, commercial non-electronics recycling, and batteries. The company also destruction services that include on/off site shredding, magnetic degaussing, low level wiping, mailback, secure transportation, imaging, secure storage, and videotaping.

Digitability

Seed Round in 2016
Digitability is developing a Workplace Behavior Training Platform that will provide the behavioral data teachers need to monitor progress toward behavior goals both at home and in the classroom environment. Our award-winning platform prepares students for our tech-driven society and aligns Individual Education Program goals to project-based learning. This increases outcomes and enables students to successfully transition into the workforce as self-advocates.

Byndr

Seed Round in 2016
Byndr, Inc. operates a mobile platform that connects students, teachers, and colleges in the United States and India. The company’s platform allows teachers to administer their subjects; students to stay engaged and connected to educational resources outside of the classroom; teachers to quickly post and manage assignments; users to mark attendance; teachers to enter grades for students; and teachers to post courses and students to comment. It allows users to keep track of upcoming assignments and exams; and offers storage for uploads and materials. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

WealthHub Solutions

Seed Round in 2016
"Where there is unity there is always victory.” So said sage 1st century writer Publilius Syrus. And we concur. WealthHub, the industry award-winning suite of applications, is all about integration that leads to leverage and scale. We bring together the industry’s most advanced applications into one simple, cloud-based environment that fuels productivity and enhances client centricity for today’s trust companies, banking and financial advisors, attorneys and family offices.

PolyCore Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2016
PolyCore Therapeutics’ experienced team of scientists and life sciences professionals is dedicated to developing breakthrough treatments for CNS Diseases.

Cagent Vascular

Seed Round in 2016
Cagent Vascular, LLC develops angioplasty balloons using proprietary serration technology. The company offers Serranator, an angioplasty device with serrated metal strips embedded on a semi-compliant balloon that is used for the treatment of atherosclerosis. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Animotion

Seed Round in 2016
Animotion is affordable mobile technology for joint care. Our data facilitates more accurate diagnoses, individualized motivation for at-home treatment, and monitored assessment of effectiveness to reduce readmissions and improve quality of care. Animotion links to web and mobile software applications for real-time instant access.

Ultraflex Systems

Seed Round in 2016
For more than 25 years Ultraflex Systems has been dedicated to designing and engineering Range of Motion (ROM) braces that restore movement and active living. In partnering with physicians, physical therapists and specialists, Ultraflex delivers leading orthopedic and neurological solutions through its proven expertise, innovative quality products, and patient service. Ultraflex Systems' unique and highly trained direct care team, consisting of a sales professional and certified orthotist or fitter, follow the physician’s referral from initiation to brace delivery and patient follow up. All of our braces are custom molded in our fabrication facilities to provide an unparalleled patient inspired solution.

Termaxia

Seed Round in 2016
Termaxia is developing a Big Data storage solution that is disrupting the market in significant way. The company is founded by Dr. Changbin Liu, who has extensive industry experience at AT&T and as an Openstack core developer, and Prof. Boon Thau Loo, an award-winning professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

ProNoto

Seed Round in 2016
ProNoto is an information technology company that provides peer curated content for physicians, researchers, and clinicians. Its platform for busy healthcare professionals who want to stay up to date with relevant and impactful clinical information that can improve their patient care. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States.

Practice

Series A in 2016
Practice is an applied microlearning solution used to build and sustain continuous learning cultures that increase competence and confidence and drive innovation. Practice does this by creating a scalable means for teams to frequently practice skills and receive meaningful, timely feedback through the power of peer-to-peer video assessment and coaching. Practice's patented mobile-first video technology and learning methodology is used by organizations such as Comcast, Domino’s, Cox Automotive, NBCUniversal, PepsiCo, the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard Medical School for reinforcement and retention of new hire training, fostering feedback, increasing collaboration, accelerating productivity, and achieving higher return on investment of learning and talent development initiatives.

KickUp

Seed Round in 2016
Kickup, Inc. develops and operates a collaboration platform that helps school districts to design, coordinate, and assess their professional learning activities. Its platform also give educational leaders an actionable picture of their program's effectiveness. The company serves superintendents, directors of PD, and district leaders. Kickup, Inc. was formerly known as Pedagology, LLC and changed its name to Kickup, Inc. in February 2015. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.