Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, established in 1982, is a non-profit organization that fosters technological innovation and growth in the region. It primarily invests in early-stage technology companies, having supported over 1,750 such ventures since its inception. The organization also facilitates university-industry partnerships to accelerate scientific discoveries to market, and initiates regional programs to bolster the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Its mission is to create jobs and transform lives by leading the region's technology community to new heights.

Jonathan Beschen

Investment Director, Information Technology Investment Group

Anthony George

Venture Capital Associate, Tech Investment Group

Jennifer Hartt

Director of Investments

Omar Mencin

Senior Director of Investments, Investment Group

Aston Pierce

Director - GO PA Fund and GO PHL Fund

Kathie Jordan Ph.D

Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Group

Past deals in Health Diagnostics

Avisi Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Avisi Technologies Inc. is a company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on developing innovative solutions for glaucoma treatment. Founded in 2017, the company has created VisiPlate, a next-generation aqueous shunt that utilizes nanotechnology to provide a defense against blindness caused by glaucoma. This advanced technology aims to improve the effectiveness of glaucoma treatments and enhance patient outcomes.

RecoveryLink

Pre Seed Round in 2021
RecoveryLink is a developer of a digital recovery support platform aimed at improving behavioral health outcomes. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of services, including electronic recovery records, asynchronous digital training, individual telerecovery peer services, and live video group-based recovery support. By offering these tools, RecoveryLink seeks to enhance accessibility and effectiveness in recovery support, ultimately transforming systems within the behavioral health sector.

Avisi Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Avisi Technologies Inc. is a company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on developing innovative solutions for glaucoma treatment. Founded in 2017, the company has created VisiPlate, a next-generation aqueous shunt that utilizes nanotechnology to provide a defense against blindness caused by glaucoma. This advanced technology aims to improve the effectiveness of glaucoma treatments and enhance patient outcomes.

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.

Bainbridge Health

Debt Financing in 2020
Bainbridge Health, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that develops a clinical intelligence and data analytics platform focused on improving medication safety in hospital systems. Founded in 2016, the company provides solutions specifically for medication safety leaders, including an infusion pump management software known as InfusionWare. This platform allows clinicians to manage infusion data centrally, enhancing patient safety by streamlining data handling and reducing the likelihood of medication errors. Bainbridge Health’s vendor-agnostic approach eliminates the need for cumbersome data management practices, enabling hospitals to mitigate risks associated with medication errors while also lowering avoidable costs.

Cassian Solutions

Seed Round in 2020
Cassian Solutions, Inc. is a company that develops innovative medication management solutions, including a phone case medication dispenser and a comprehensive application designed to enhance patient compliance. Founded in 2018 and based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, the company targets pharmacies, clinical trial organizations, drug manufacturers, and insurers. Its platform addresses critical issues in patient monitoring and data reporting within the specialty medication market, clinical trials, and healthcare systems, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. By leveraging the widespread use of smartphones, Cassian Solutions focuses on creating personalized patient journeys that enhance engagement and facilitate real-time communication among all stakeholders involved in medication management.

Guiding Technologies

Grant in 2020
Guiding Technologies Corporation, based in Philadelphia, specializes in developing the GAINS (Guidance, Assessment, and Information System) platform, which focuses on applied behavior analysis (ABA) instruction management. This innovative software serves as a virtual assistant for supervisors and staff, streamlining various teaching programs and enhancing instructional capabilities. GAINS simplifies program selection and data collection, enabling staff to concentrate on student engagement while tracking progress and movement within programs. It eliminates the need for repetitive data entry and provides automated reporting through an intuitive web-based console and mobile interfaces, including a Bluetooth-enabled instructor interface. The platform also supports parental involvement and offers management insights for supervisors, ultimately aiming to improve the efficacy of ABA practices and help individuals with autism reach their full potential. Incorporated in 2013, Guiding Technologies is dedicated to enhancing the performance of organizations involved in behavioral instruction.

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.

Hava Health

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Hava Health, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in the United States that specializes in developing innovative solutions for nicotine addiction. The company manufactures a smoking cessation device that includes a connected vape pen designed to assist individuals in their efforts to quit smoking. This device pairs with a smartphone application called Hale, which serves as a digital support tool for users undergoing nicotine de-addiction. Through its focus on combining technology with therapeutic approaches, Hava Health aims to provide effective support for those seeking to overcome nicotine dependence.

Avisi Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Avisi Technologies Inc. is a company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on developing innovative solutions for glaucoma treatment. Founded in 2017, the company has created VisiPlate, a next-generation aqueous shunt that utilizes nanotechnology to provide a defense against blindness caused by glaucoma. This advanced technology aims to improve the effectiveness of glaucoma treatments and enhance patient outcomes.

Keriton

Seed Round in 2017
Keriton LLC is a provider of a pumped breast milk management system specifically designed for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company offers a comprehensive platform that enhances patient safety and streamlines nursing workflows. This system enables healthcare professionals to track milk-bottle inventory, manage feeding orders, and handle first-in-first-out (FIFO) bottle flow, including notifications for expiry dates and misfeed alerts. The platform also facilitates real-time insights into lactating mothers' milk production patterns and includes a media-sharing feature for nurses to communicate with mothers by sharing photos and videos of their babies. With a track record of managing over 1.5 million feeds and preventing nearly 30,000 errors, Keriton's solution aims to improve health outcomes and reduce the cognitive burden on hospital staff. Since its incorporation in 2016, Keriton has been deployed in numerous larger enterprise health systems, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing the care provided to infants in NICUs.

Instadiagnostics

Seed Round in 2016
Instadiagnostics Inc. develops a point-of-care (POC) diagnostic platform that aims to bring centralized laboratory testing directly to patients at their bedside. This innovative platform enables early diagnosis and treatment monitoring in various settings, including primary care centers, community clinics, and emergency departments. By eliminating the need for additional trips for blood tests and reducing lengthy wait times for results, Instadiagnostics enhances patient care and satisfaction. The company, incorporated in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focuses on streamlining the diagnostic process, ultimately aiming to reduce the number of medical visits and overall healthcare costs.

Ultraflex Systems

Seed Round in 2016
Ultraflex Systems specializes in designing and engineering custom Range of Motion (ROM) braces that enhance movement and promote active living. With over 25 years of experience, the company collaborates closely with physicians, physical therapists, and specialists to deliver innovative orthopedic and neurological solutions. Ultraflex Systems distinguishes itself through a dedicated direct care team, which includes sales professionals and certified orthotists or fitters. This team oversees the entire process from the physician's referral to brace delivery and subsequent patient follow-up. The company’s custom-molded braces are crafted in its fabrication facilities to ensure optimal fit and effectiveness, ultimately improving joint and limb motion and supporting the musculoskeletal system for better patient outcomes.

Instadiagnostics

Seed Round in 2016
Instadiagnostics Inc. develops a point-of-care (POC) diagnostic platform that aims to bring centralized laboratory testing directly to patients at their bedside. This innovative platform enables early diagnosis and treatment monitoring in various settings, including primary care centers, community clinics, and emergency departments. By eliminating the need for additional trips for blood tests and reducing lengthy wait times for results, Instadiagnostics enhances patient care and satisfaction. The company, incorporated in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focuses on streamlining the diagnostic process, ultimately aiming to reduce the number of medical visits and overall healthcare costs.

Essential Medical

Seed Round in 2016
Essential Medical is a family owned & operated business that was started in 1985. We are a broad based supplier of home medical and health related products designed with the needs of the user in mind. Within this online website you will find many different product options to meet a variety of life styles and physical conditions. If you are a home medical equipment dealer and would like to be set up to order Essential products, please click on the Prospective Dealers tab. If you would like to purchase products for yourself, family member or friend, our fine products are available through your local medical equipment dealer or pharmacy. Please consult the yellow pages of your local telephone book under Hospital and Medical Equipment.

Guiding Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Guiding Technologies Corporation, based in Philadelphia, specializes in developing the GAINS (Guidance, Assessment, and Information System) platform, which focuses on applied behavior analysis (ABA) instruction management. This innovative software serves as a virtual assistant for supervisors and staff, streamlining various teaching programs and enhancing instructional capabilities. GAINS simplifies program selection and data collection, enabling staff to concentrate on student engagement while tracking progress and movement within programs. It eliminates the need for repetitive data entry and provides automated reporting through an intuitive web-based console and mobile interfaces, including a Bluetooth-enabled instructor interface. The platform also supports parental involvement and offers management insights for supervisors, ultimately aiming to improve the efficacy of ABA practices and help individuals with autism reach their full potential. Incorporated in 2013, Guiding Technologies is dedicated to enhancing the performance of organizations involved in behavioral instruction.

Allevi

Seed Round in 2015
Allevi develops innovative tools for designing and engineering 3D tissues, focusing on bioprinting technology. The company offers desktop 3D bioprinters that allow users to create functional three-dimensional living tissues using various biomaterials and cell lines. Additionally, Allevi provides bioinks made from collagen and hyaluronic acid, which are available for purchase online. Their cloud-based platform, Bioprint Online, enables users to design complex structures, define materials, and monitor the printing process. Allevi's products serve a diverse clientele, including researchers in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and cell biology, as well as industrial and pharmaceutical companies for drug testing and development, and educators. Established in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Allevi was formerly known as BioBots, Inc.

Grand Round Table

Seed Round in 2015
Grand Round Table Inc. is a developer of clinical decision support tools aimed at enhancing diagnostic accuracy for healthcare providers. The company's flagship system, Grand Round Table, integrates with electronic health records to assist doctors in diagnosing patients by comparing their cases against a comprehensive database of deidentified health records, case reports, and evidence-based medical literature, including resources from the University of Pennsylvania. This technology enables physicians to access insights from previous cases, facilitating quicker and more informed treatment decisions for complex patients. By streamlining the decision-making process, Grand Round Table helps hospitals and clinics reduce unnecessary tests, ineffective treatments, and consultations, ultimately saving time and costs in patient care. Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Halo Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Halo Labs is a life science instrumentation company based in Burlingame, California, specializing in the development of tools for biologics researchers. Formerly known as Optofluidics, the company focuses on high throughput biopharmaceutical quality control, utilizing advanced optics, image processing, and microfluidics technologies. Halo Labs' offerings include assessment of biologics-developability, formulation development, late-stage formulation, small molecule solubility, and AAV analytics. Founded in 2011, the company has gained recognition for its innovative scientific platform, which provides critical insights into the particles involved in research processes, thereby enhancing the stability and quality assessment of biological drugs.

DecNut

Seed Round in 2015
DecNut specializes in developing point-of-care technologies aimed at enhancing clinical decision-making across various healthcare settings. The company's tools integrate evidence-based clinical practice guidelines into the workflow of healthcare providers, facilitating improved resource utilization and patient care outcomes. By offering an application that allows professionals to easily aggregate, update, disseminate, and evaluate tailored clinical decision support, DecNut supports healthcare practitioners in making informed decisions, ultimately leading to more efficient and effective healthcare delivery.

Prescription Advisory Systems & Technology

Debt Financing in 2015
Prescription Advisory Systems & Technology, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the management of chronic pain and mitigating the risks associated with the abuse of controlled substances through its innovative software, PASTRx. Established in 2013 and based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, the company addresses the critical issue of prescription medication overdoses, which have become the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. PASTRx is designed to assist healthcare providers in identifying patients who can safely receive controlled substances while flagging those who may need more complex treatment options. The software integrates data from multiple sources, offering features such as patient risk assessment, auditability, and institutional oversight, all within a user-friendly interface. This comprehensive approach aims to protect both patients and healthcare providers, ensuring safer prescribing practices.

Essential Medical

Seed Round in 2014
Essential Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing femoral artery vascular closure devices. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on sealing femoral punctures that occur after diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. Essential Medical has created two primary closure devices, including MANTA, which is specifically designed to address large bore punctures ranging from 10 to 24 French. These devices are particularly relevant for procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (AAA/PVAR), and balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV). The innovations from Essential Medical aim to fulfill a significant need in interventional cardiology by providing efficient closure solutions that minimize complications for patients. Since October 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated.

Allevi

Seed Round in 2014
Allevi develops innovative tools for designing and engineering 3D tissues, focusing on bioprinting technology. The company offers desktop 3D bioprinters that allow users to create functional three-dimensional living tissues using various biomaterials and cell lines. Additionally, Allevi provides bioinks made from collagen and hyaluronic acid, which are available for purchase online. Their cloud-based platform, Bioprint Online, enables users to design complex structures, define materials, and monitor the printing process. Allevi's products serve a diverse clientele, including researchers in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and cell biology, as well as industrial and pharmaceutical companies for drug testing and development, and educators. Established in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Allevi was formerly known as BioBots, Inc.

Brad’s Raw Foods

Seed Round in 2014
Brad’s Raw Foods offers a range of raw veggie chips, leafy kale, and other healthy food products. These snacks are available in flavors such as cheddar, hot kale, red bell pepper, Indian, sun dried tomato, vegan cheese, natural nacho, garlic, jalapeno, and more. Brad’s Raw Foods won the award for the Most Innovative New Product at the Natural Products Expo East in 2011. The company operates an online store and offers its products via many other retail outlets as well. Brad’s Raw Foods was founded in 2009 in the United States.

Vy Corporation

Seed Round in 2014
Vy Corporation is a software development company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, that specializes in shape detection and object analysis software for the medical imaging market. The company offers CytoSavvy.com, a cloud-based image analysis and data collection service that enables users to upload and analyze images, particularly useful for identifying clusters of cells in liver and kidney biopsies using its patented CellQuant™ search technology. In addition, Vy Corporation provides VectorSavvy.com, which grants users access to advanced image analysis tools for loading images and viewing results, and it also develops custom projects tailored to specific client needs. The company's mission is to assist pathologists and medical researchers in efficiently identifying and analyzing complex cell structures, enhancing the reliability of data for research and diagnostics.

Essential Medical

Seed Round in 2014
Essential Medical is a family owned & operated business that was started in 1985. We are a broad based supplier of home medical and health related products designed with the needs of the user in mind. Within this online website you will find many different product options to meet a variety of life styles and physical conditions. If you are a home medical equipment dealer and would like to be set up to order Essential products, please click on the Prospective Dealers tab. If you would like to purchase products for yourself, family member or friend, our fine products are available through your local medical equipment dealer or pharmacy. Please consult the yellow pages of your local telephone book under Hospital and Medical Equipment.

Grand Round Table

Seed Round in 2014
Grand Round Table Inc. is a developer of clinical decision support tools aimed at enhancing diagnostic accuracy for healthcare providers. The company's flagship system, Grand Round Table, integrates with electronic health records to assist doctors in diagnosing patients by comparing their cases against a comprehensive database of deidentified health records, case reports, and evidence-based medical literature, including resources from the University of Pennsylvania. This technology enables physicians to access insights from previous cases, facilitating quicker and more informed treatment decisions for complex patients. By streamlining the decision-making process, Grand Round Table helps hospitals and clinics reduce unnecessary tests, ineffective treatments, and consultations, ultimately saving time and costs in patient care. Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

BioDetego

Seed Round in 2014
BioDetego is focused on advancing cancer treatment through its innovative biomarker test, VASPfore, which is designed to optimize the selection of chemotherapy protocols. This test assesses the metastatic risk in colorectal cancer patients, allowing healthcare providers to identify high-risk individuals who are likely to benefit from chemotherapy while sparing low-risk patients from unnecessary and potentially harmful treatments. By providing actionable insights, VASPfore aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the efficiency of cancer management. BioDetego anticipates significant cost savings for payors, estimating reductions of over $150 million annually in treatment expenses. The company is led by David Zuzga, Ph.D., and Giovanni M. Pitari, M.D., Ph.D., both of whom bring extensive expertise in cell and molecular biology and translational oncology, respectively.

Fitly

Seed Round in 2014
Fitly, Inc. develops a mobile web application and countertop device aimed at helping families and children plan, purchase, and prepare healthy meals. The SmartPlate App features food recognition technology, allowing users to choose from specific health goals or create custom plans. When paired with a countertop device, it offers precise image recognition, nutrient analysis, and meal tracking capabilities. The app also provides access to a comprehensive database of packaged and restaurant foods for convenient tracking, along with personalized tips and feedback. Additionally, the SmartPlate TopView device analyzes entire meals and offers guidance on healthy eating habits. Fitly's solutions address various health-related needs, including weight management, endurance, hydration, and portion control. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fitly is committed to enhancing human health and longevity through innovative nutritional technology.

Halo Labs

Seed Round in 2014
Halo Labs is a life science instrumentation company based in Burlingame, California, specializing in the development of tools for biologics researchers. Formerly known as Optofluidics, the company focuses on high throughput biopharmaceutical quality control, utilizing advanced optics, image processing, and microfluidics technologies. Halo Labs' offerings include assessment of biologics-developability, formulation development, late-stage formulation, small molecule solubility, and AAV analytics. Founded in 2011, the company has gained recognition for its innovative scientific platform, which provides critical insights into the particles involved in research processes, thereby enhancing the stability and quality assessment of biological drugs.

EyeIC

Venture Round in 2012
EyeIC, Inc. is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing imaging technologies for eye care applications. Based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, EyeIC serves eye care professionals and clinics by offering the MatchedFlicker device, which monitors the onset and progression of glaucoma through change detection in time series retinal photographs. The technology aligns and registers images taken at different times, creating a superimposed view that aids in accurate diagnosis. Additionally, EyeIC's software includes an easy-to-use application that streamlines image processing, interpretation, and reporting, facilitating the detection of various retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity. Established in 2004, EyeIC aims to simplify workflows for clinicians and enhance patient care in the field of ophthalmology.

CD Diagnostics

Seed Round in 2012
CD Diagnostics is developing assays for orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists who would like greater diagnostic confidence in joint fluid analysis. Unlike current technologies, which often yield vague and ambiguous results, CygnaSure™, our lead product, offers orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists a rapid, accurate and reliable diagnostic answer.

Real Time Tomography

Seed Round in 2011
Real Time Tomography, LLC specializes in developing advanced imaging software solutions for medical imaging systems, particularly in the field of breast cancer detection. Founded in 2006 and based in Villanova, Pennsylvania, the company offers two primary products: Adara, which enhances digital mammography images to improve tissue contrast and lesion visibility, and Briona, a software that reconstructs 3D images from 2D tomosynthesis data. In addition to its software offerings, Real Time Tomography provides technical support and consultation services aimed at optimizing detector and system design for enhanced image quality and processing speed. The company primarily serves manufacturers of mammography systems and PACS workstations, contributing to improved diagnostic accuracy and clinical workflows in healthcare settings.

Essential Medical

Seed Round in 2011
Essential Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing femoral artery vascular closure devices. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on sealing femoral punctures that occur after diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. Essential Medical has created two primary closure devices, including MANTA, which is specifically designed to address large bore punctures ranging from 10 to 24 French. These devices are particularly relevant for procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (AAA/PVAR), and balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV). The innovations from Essential Medical aim to fulfill a significant need in interventional cardiology by providing efficient closure solutions that minimize complications for patients. Since October 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated.

Essential Medical

Seed Round in 2010
Essential Medical is a family owned & operated business that was started in 1985. We are a broad based supplier of home medical and health related products designed with the needs of the user in mind. Within this online website you will find many different product options to meet a variety of life styles and physical conditions. If you are a home medical equipment dealer and would like to be set up to order Essential products, please click on the Prospective Dealers tab. If you would like to purchase products for yourself, family member or friend, our fine products are available through your local medical equipment dealer or pharmacy. Please consult the yellow pages of your local telephone book under Hospital and Medical Equipment.
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