Connecting to financial and business support beyond BFTP
Ben Franklin provides seed capital funding to early-stage technology companies, but our investment is usually not enough to bring client companies to profitability. Most early-stage clients need to obtain additional capital beyond our investments.
Ben Franklin’s thorough client vetting process is well-respected in the angel and venture community and we have comprehensive and long-standing relationships with these investors. As a result, our early-stage client companies often leverage our endorsement to earn additional interest from follow-on funders.
Angel Networks
Ben Franklin partners with several angel investor networks throughout the region, including:
- Broad Street Angels
- Delaware Crossing
- Great Valley Pennsylvania Angel Network
- Lehigh Valley Angel Investors
- MAG Fund
- Pennsylvania Angel Network
- Pocono Mountains Angel Network
- Robin Hood Ventures
Venture Capitalists
Ben Franklin staff and a network of consultants work closely with the regional venture capital community and private investors to link clients to targeted investors and guide the company through negotiations. Ben Franklin is a limited partner in venture funds managed by a number of venture capital firms, including:
- Bullpen Capital
- Graham Partners
- Mid-Atlantic Venture Funds
- NextStage Capital
- Novitas Capital
- Originate Ventures
- Rittenhouse Ventures
Ben Franklin has working relationships with all of the major venture firms in Pennsylvania and many others throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
Innovation Partnership
The Innovation Partnership (IPart) is a consortium of economic development and business assistance organizations located throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The program is managed by the Ben Franklin Technology Partners statewide network. IPart helps early-stage technology companies in Pennsylvania secure federal funding opportunities through proposal writing, travel and training assistance, and other professional advice.