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 Publishing

Squareknot

Seed Round in 2015
Squareknot LLC is an online platform established in 2013 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that allows users to create and share branching step-by-step guides. The platform is particularly geared towards activities related to Minecraft, enabling users to develop and collaborate on projects by providing a structured approach to learning and executing various tasks. By offering a unique method to illustrate different ways of accomplishing the same goal, Squareknot facilitates a rich educational experience for its users, promoting creativity and collaboration in their endeavors.

Squareknot

Seed Round in 2014
Squareknot LLC is an online platform established in 2013 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that allows users to create and share branching step-by-step guides. The platform is particularly geared towards activities related to Minecraft, enabling users to develop and collaborate on projects by providing a structured approach to learning and executing various tasks. By offering a unique method to illustrate different ways of accomplishing the same goal, Squareknot facilitates a rich educational experience for its users, promoting creativity and collaboration in their endeavors.

SilverLine Global

Seed Round in 2014
SilverLine Global, Inc. is a pioneering digital video publishing platform tailored specifically for the endurance sports industry. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a subsidiary in Bengaluru, India, the company connects endurance sports event directors and brands, facilitating video distribution and advertising services for events such as running, triathlons, cycling, and adventure sports. SilverLine enables users to create customized video experiences, upload race footage and engaging content, and allows sponsors to deliver targeted advertisements. Its platform also features SilverLine NOW, a publishing network that helps event organizers, product manufacturers, retailers, and content providers leverage advancements in digital media technology. By offering video hosting, publishing, asset management, and analytics, SilverLine enhances revenue opportunities for event managers and enriches the experience for athletes and fans.
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