Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization established in 1982 that serves as a vital capital provider and supporter of technology development in the region. Based in Philadelphia, it has invested over $170 million in more than 2,000 early-stage and established technology companies, fostering innovation primarily in information technology, health, and physical sciences. The organization not only provides financial support but also develops partnerships between universities and industries to accelerate the commercialization of scientific discoveries. By strengthening the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, Ben Franklin Technology Partners plays a crucial role in job creation and economic transformation in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Jonathan Beschen

Investment Director, Information Technology Investment Group

Anthony George

Analyst

Mark de Grandpre

Investor

Kevon Gray

Analyst

Roze McDevitt

Analyst

Adare McMillan

CFO

Omar Mencin

Managing Director, Information Technology Investment Group

Kathie Jordan Ph.D

Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Group

Past deals in Wireless

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2020
Deepwave Digital, Inc. manufactures artificial intelligence (AI)-based hardware/software sensor solutions for radio frequency (RF) and wireless system companies. . The company’s products include Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T) which is a software defined radio. It offers software, such as AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing that enables RF and wireless systems to receive, detect, and identify signals in the spectral environment. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Polynetworks

Grant in 2020
Polynetworks is a privately held company headquartered in Narberth, Pennsylvania which provides a variety of services in the field of Telecommunications and Networking. They provide research, consulting, integration, and product design and development services to a myriad of government, government contractors, and commercial entities in the field of wireless communications. They have more than 5 years of experience in broadband wireless networks – both static and mobile. They have extensive hardware and software knowledge and expertise to create practical real-world systems – having a holistic approach for deployable products. They have performed training, installation, and troubleshooting of tactical and mission-critical wireless solutions in the field.

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2019
Deepwave Digital, Inc. manufactures artificial intelligence (AI)-based hardware/software sensor solutions for radio frequency (RF) and wireless system companies. . The company’s products include Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T) which is a software defined radio. It offers software, such as AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing that enables RF and wireless systems to receive, detect, and identify signals in the spectral environment. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Deepwave Digital

Seed Round in 2018
Deepwave Digital, Inc. manufactures artificial intelligence (AI)-based hardware/software sensor solutions for radio frequency (RF) and wireless system companies. . The company’s products include Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T) which is a software defined radio. It offers software, such as AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing that enables RF and wireless systems to receive, detect, and identify signals in the spectral environment. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Polynetworks

Seed Round in 2014
Polynetworks is a privately held company headquartered in Narberth, Pennsylvania which provides a variety of services in the field of Telecommunications and Networking. They provide research, consulting, integration, and product design and development services to a myriad of government, government contractors, and commercial entities in the field of wireless communications. They have more than 5 years of experience in broadband wireless networks – both static and mobile. They have extensive hardware and software knowledge and expertise to create practical real-world systems – having a holistic approach for deployable products. They have performed training, installation, and troubleshooting of tactical and mission-critical wireless solutions in the field.

Grassroots Unwired

Seed Round in 2014
Grassroots Unwired, Inc. is a technology company that develops a mobile platform tailored for progressive political and non-profit organizations to enhance their outreach through face-to-face interactions. Founded in 2009 and based in Bristol, Pennsylvania, the company offers software that facilitates various fundraising and engagement activities, including door-to-door canvassing, street fundraising, and voter registration. The platform incorporates features such as data management, reporting, mapping, and donation processing, allowing organizations to effectively track the activities of their field canvassers and optimize their fundraising efforts. Grassroots Unwired is committed to empowering non-profits by enabling them to grow their supporter base, increase donations, and leverage captured data for more effective outreach.
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