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 Telecommunications

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.

Polynetworks

Grant in 2020
Polynetworks LLC, based in Narberth, Pennsylvania, offers wireless networking services tailored for government entities, contractors, and commercial sectors. Established in 2009, the company specializes in telecommunications and provides a variety of services, including research, consulting, integration, and product design. With over five years of experience in broadband wireless networks, both static and mobile, Polynetworks employs extensive hardware and software expertise to develop effective, real-world systems. Their holistic approach ensures the delivery of practical solutions, and they also engage in training, installation, and troubleshooting of tactical and mission-critical wireless systems. By addressing complex organizational challenges, Polynetworks enhances operational performance for its clients in the wireless communications field.

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.

Tridiuum

Series B in 2018
Tridiuum, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based digital health company established in 1997 that specializes in software-as-a-service solutions for behavioral health providers, patients, and health systems. The core offering, Tridiuum1, is a cloud-based platform designed to enhance behavioral health outcomes management by monitoring patient symptoms and treatment progress. It integrates digital health assessments with an analytics engine to identify behavioral health issues, assign risk scores, and provide real-time alerts at the point of care. Additionally, the platform supports video-based virtual visits and other features, enabling clinicians to effectively evaluate and manage patients with various conditions. The company is backed by a team of experts in behavioral medicine and digital health technologies, with a strong foundation in clinical research and a history of contributions to peer-reviewed scientific literature.

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.

Arcadian Telepsychiatry Services

Seed Round in 2016
Arcadian Telepsychiatry, LLC is a provider of psychiatric services that connects mental health professionals with patients in both remote and urban locations. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand emergency consultations for emergency departments and crisis centers, inpatient consultations, initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and scheduled clinics for children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, Arcadian conducts pre-admission psychiatric assessments, staffing conferences with hospital personnel, and provides training and education on psychiatric emergency services and telepsychiatry. The organization also facilitates a network for video conferencing and Internet access among hospitals, clinics, and public health departments, and delivers behavioral health solutions for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, Arcadian Telepsychiatry aims to enhance access to mental health care while improving collaboration between providers, families, and patients.

TowerView Health

Seed Round in 2015
TowerView helps the 1 in 3 Americans with a chronic illness manage multiple medications. TowerView’s patients receive pre-filled medication trays that fit into a connected pillbox like a K-Cup into a Keurig coffee machine. Their pillbox can sense when patients forget a dose and automatically sends a text or phone reminder. Unlike other smart pillboxes, they send patients pre-filled medication trays sourced from a pharmacy so patients never have to fill their own pillbox and they work directly with nurses​ to target outreach for non-adherent patients. TowerView is rolling out with Independence Blue Cross in January 2015 and are in advanced discussions with numerous other health plans.

Polynetworks

Seed Round in 2014
Polynetworks LLC, based in Narberth, Pennsylvania, offers wireless networking services tailored for government entities, contractors, and commercial sectors. Established in 2009, the company specializes in telecommunications and provides a variety of services, including research, consulting, integration, and product design. With over five years of experience in broadband wireless networks, both static and mobile, Polynetworks employs extensive hardware and software expertise to develop effective, real-world systems. Their holistic approach ensures the delivery of practical solutions, and they also engage in training, installation, and troubleshooting of tactical and mission-critical wireless systems. By addressing complex organizational challenges, Polynetworks enhances operational performance for its clients in the wireless communications field.

Novasentis

Series A in 2008
Novasentis, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electro-mechanical polymer actuator and sensor technology. The company has pioneered the world's first electro-mechanical polymer, which is recognized as the thinnest and most flexible haptic actuator available. This technology is utilized in various applications, including ultra-thin keyboards, smartphones, wearable devices, and gaming devices, enhancing user interaction through localized haptic vibrations and sound effects. By combining consumer electronics with sensory interaction, Novasentis provides innovative solutions that facilitate deeper physical and emotional connections between users and their devices. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Novasentis also maintains offices in Pennsylvania, Japan, and Korea. As of June 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of KEMET Electronics Corporation.
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