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 Image Recognition

CollX

Series A in 2025
CollX is a technology company based in Haddonfield, New Jersey, established in 2021. It provides a mobile app that can scan sports cards to identify them and determine their current market value. The app uses image recognition and data to establish worth, enabling users to buy and sell collectibles with visibility into counterparties' collections. Users can add cards to their own collections, follow other collectors, and trade through a marketplace that supports the creation of ad-hoc lots.

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.

Vy Corporation

Seed Round in 2014
Vy Corporation is a software development company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, specializing in shape detection and object analysis for the medical imaging market. The company offers a cloud-based image analysis and data collection service known as CytoSavvy.com, which utilizes its patented CellQuantâ„¢ search technology to identify clusters of cells in various types of biopsies. This service aids pathologists and medical researchers by enhancing their ability to analyze complex cell structures efficiently and reliably. Additionally, Vy Corporation provides VectorSavvy.com, a platform that allows users to access image analysis technology, upload images, and view results. The company also engages in the development of custom projects tailored to specific client needs within the medical imaging sector.

Fitly

Seed Round in 2014
Fitly, Inc. specializes in developing innovative solutions that promote healthy eating among families and children. The company offers the SmartPlate App, which employs food recognition technology to assist users in planning, purchasing, and preparing nutritious meals. This app allows individuals to choose from various goal-specific programs or create custom plans, while pairing with a countertop device that accurately analyzes and tracks the nutritional content of meals. Fitly's SmartPlate TopView device provides personalized guidance on healthy eating habits by analyzing entire meals and offering insights into macro and micronutrient intake. The company's solutions focus on various aspects of wellness, including weight management, portion control, and dietary needs, aiming to enhance human health without the need for restrictive diets. Established in 2011, Fitly is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

EyeIC

Venture Round in 2012
EyeIC, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development and commercialization of imaging technologies for healthcare applications. Founded in 2004, EyeIC focuses on providing innovative solutions for eye care professionals and clinics. One of its key products, MatchedFlicker, is designed to monitor the onset and progression of glaucoma by detecting changes in time series retinal photographs. The technology automates the alignment and registration of images taken at different times, generating a superimposed view that facilitates analysis. Additionally, EyeIC's platform includes built-in interpretation and reporting tools, streamlining documentation and claims submission while assisting clinicians in identifying various retinal conditions, including diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity. Through its advancements, EyeIC aims to enhance clinical workflows and improve patient care in the field of ophthalmology.

Real Time Tomography

Seed Round in 2011
Real Time Tomography, LLC is a company focused on developing innovative 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 products such as Adara, which enhances digital mammography images to improve tissue contrast and lesion visibility, and Briona, a 3D image reconstruction software that transforms 2D projection images into detailed 3D tomographic images. Real Time Tomography also provides technical support and consultation for optimizing detector and system design to enhance image quality and processing speed. Their solutions are primarily aimed at manufacturers of mammography systems and PACS workstations, contributing to advancements in diagnostic accuracy and clinical workflow efficiency in the healthcare sector.
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