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

Omar Mencin

Managing Director, Information Technology Investment Group

Scott Nissenbaum

President, CEO and Board Member

Aston Pierce

Director - GO PA Fund and GO PHL Fund

Kathie Jordan Ph.D

Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Group

Past deals in Radio

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2020
Deepwave Digital, Inc. specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence (AI)-based hardware and software solutions tailored for radio frequency (RF) and wireless systems. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides integrated solutions that enhance the capabilities of RF systems by relocating the AI computation engine closer to the signal edge. This innovative approach minimizes network bandwidth usage, reduces latency, and decreases reliance on manual analysis. Deepwave Digital's product lineup includes the Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T), a software-defined radio, as well as software tools like AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing, which help clients detect and identify signals in their spectral environment. With a team of RF industry experts boasting over fifty years of combined experience, Deepwave Digital serves both commercial and defense sectors, enabling customers to develop custom AI and high-performance computing systems using trusted software solutions.

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2019
Deepwave Digital, Inc. specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence (AI)-based hardware and software solutions tailored for radio frequency (RF) and wireless systems. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides integrated solutions that enhance the capabilities of RF systems by relocating the AI computation engine closer to the signal edge. This innovative approach minimizes network bandwidth usage, reduces latency, and decreases reliance on manual analysis. Deepwave Digital's product lineup includes the Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T), a software-defined radio, as well as software tools like AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing, which help clients detect and identify signals in their spectral environment. With a team of RF industry experts boasting over fifty years of combined experience, Deepwave Digital serves both commercial and defense sectors, enabling customers to develop custom AI and high-performance computing systems using trusted software solutions.

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2018
Deepwave Digital, Inc. specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence (AI)-based hardware and software solutions tailored for radio frequency (RF) and wireless systems. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides integrated solutions that enhance the capabilities of RF systems by relocating the AI computation engine closer to the signal edge. This innovative approach minimizes network bandwidth usage, reduces latency, and decreases reliance on manual analysis. Deepwave Digital's product lineup includes the Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T), a software-defined radio, as well as software tools like AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing, which help clients detect and identify signals in their spectral environment. With a team of RF industry experts boasting over fifty years of combined experience, Deepwave Digital serves both commercial and defense sectors, enabling customers to develop custom AI and high-performance computing systems using trusted software solutions.

Spectrum Devices

Venture Round in 2010
Spectrum Devices Corporation specializes in the design and manufacture of high-power transistors for radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, the company produces a range of products, including bipolar vertical-drain lateral-diffused MOS (VDMOS) transistors and RF transistors for communication and power generation. Spectrum Devices also provides direct, drop-in replacements for most high-power requirements, allowing clients to select suitable devices for their needs. Additionally, the company offers custom services to support ongoing production of existing designs. With operations in New York and Asia, Spectrum Devices is positioned to serve a global market.
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