Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization established in 1982 that focuses on fostering the development and adoption of new technologies in the region. For over 30 years, it has served as a key provider of seed-stage capital, investing more than $170 million in over 1,750 regional technology companies, many of which have achieved industry leadership. In addition to financial support, Ben Franklin promotes university and industry partnerships that facilitate the commercialization of scientific discoveries. The organization is dedicated to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Southeastern Pennsylvania, thereby creating jobs and enhancing the technology community.

Jason Bannon

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Jonathon Beschen

Managing Director

Patrick J. Foley

Former Member of Physical Sciences Investment Advisory Committee

Elaine Fulton

Receptionist & Operations Assistant

Richard E. Genzer

Investor

Mark de Grandpre

Investor

Jennifer Hartt

Managing Director

John A. Loftus

Director

Tristan Ly

Director of Portfolio Administration

Adare Mcmillan

Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Treasurer

OMAR G. MENCIN, DBA

Managing Director

Douglas R. Petillo

Member of Information Technology Investment Advisory Committee

Aston Pierce

Investor

Charles M. Robins

Director

Stephen Spinelli

Director

Kate Srinivasan

Client Engagement Manager

Mark S. Trabbold

Director of Business Development

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 is built on the philosophy that mobile-first technology can be customized and used for the greater good. Our focus is on helping non-profits use technology to grow their constituent base, raise more money, and capture information that is turned into useful data to be used in outreach efforts across their organzation.

S4 Worldwide

Seed Round in 2012
S4 Worldwide, LLC, based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing public safety security and surveillance products that incorporate real-time situational awareness technologies for the private sector. The company offers a range of solutions, including a GPS body camera designed for law enforcement, docking stations for managing and transferring recorded footage, and drone-based security systems that provide real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Additional offerings include secure restraint mitts, an autonomous surveillance trailer, emergency call boxes for remote sites, and mobile gates for vehicle checkpoints. S4 Worldwide's products are utilized across various industries, including law enforcement, military, healthcare, education, and agriculture, to enhance security, document safety efforts, and ensure regulatory compliance. Established in 2010, the company aims to lead in providing dynamic tools that support decision-making through environmentally sustainable technologies.

Aereon Inc.

Venture Round in 2004
Aereon Solutions is a provider of wireless and head office based process automation solutions for HVAC, plumbing electrical contracting, and construction companies.