Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a technology-focused capital provider based in Philadelphia, founded in 1982 to advance the region's technology community. The organization funds and supports technology companies across Pennsylvania, especially in information technology, health, and physical sciences, investing substantial capital in early-stage and established ventures. It has invested over 170 million dollars in more than 1,750 regional technology companies and has launched university-industry partnerships to translate scientific discoveries into commercial products, while seeding regional initiatives that strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and create jobs.

Jonathan Beschen

Investment Director

Anthony George

Analyst

Jennifer Hartt

Managing Director

Kathie Jordan Ph.D

Managing Director

Roze McDevitt

Analyst

Past deals in Commercial Real Estate

Kognition

Debt Financing in 2020
Kognition LLC is a developer of enterprise software solutions focused on enhancing safety and security for real estate property managers and security operators. Established in 2017 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to create an intelligent platform that enables buildings to autonomously respond to various operational challenges, including security threats, environmental conditions, and maintenance issues. Kognition's offerings include the SuperGuard solution, which integrates live security camera footage with sensor data to identify potential risks. By connecting cameras, sensors, and smart devices into a cohesive ecosystem, Kognition aims to reduce false alarms and provide real-time alerts that address critical threats, thereby fostering safer environments across sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and commercial real estate.

Kognition

Seed Round in 2018
Kognition LLC is a developer of enterprise software solutions focused on enhancing safety and security for real estate property managers and security operators. Established in 2017 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to create an intelligent platform that enables buildings to autonomously respond to various operational challenges, including security threats, environmental conditions, and maintenance issues. Kognition's offerings include the SuperGuard solution, which integrates live security camera footage with sensor data to identify potential risks. By connecting cameras, sensors, and smart devices into a cohesive ecosystem, Kognition aims to reduce false alarms and provide real-time alerts that address critical threats, thereby fostering safer environments across sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and commercial real estate.
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