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 EEG

Cogwear

Grant in 2020
Cogwear is a brain technology company focused on assisting individuals who experience anxiety and depression. The company is developing an advanced wearable device that transcends existing products by integrating cognitive and emotional insights with physical measurements. This innovation aims to enhance human health, safety, and performance. Cogwear utilizes AI-powered algorithms to provide users with real-time access to clinical-grade cognitive and emotional data in various environments. Its wearables are equipped with mobile electroencephalogram (EEG) sensors and machine learning technology, allowing for the accurate measurement and interpretation of brainwave activity. The proprietary dry EEG sensors are designed for comfort and precision, enabling users to track their brain activity through a secure application and shareable dashboard.

Narbis

Grant in 2020
Narbis is a company that develops wearable technologies designed to improve mental wellness and focus through neurofeedback. Its flagship product is Narbis Smartglasses, which deliver neurofeedback to help users train attention and concentration, including ADHD-focused use. The company also offers Narbis Illume, a system combining colored light, sound, and tactile transducers to provide Audio-Visual Entrainment for relaxation, anxiety reduction, improved focus, and meditation. The technology uses a patented conditioning mechanism embedded in the smart glasses to help users concentrate on tasks and gauge their level of focus during sessions.

Narbis

Grant in 2020
Narbis is a company that develops wearable technologies designed to improve mental wellness and focus through neurofeedback. Its flagship product is Narbis Smartglasses, which deliver neurofeedback to help users train attention and concentration, including ADHD-focused use. The company also offers Narbis Illume, a system combining colored light, sound, and tactile transducers to provide Audio-Visual Entrainment for relaxation, anxiety reduction, improved focus, and meditation. The technology uses a patented conditioning mechanism embedded in the smart glasses to help users concentrate on tasks and gauge their level of focus during sessions.
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