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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a state-backed, non-profit venture capital firm founded in 1982 by Pennsylvania Governor Dick Thornburgh to drive regional tech growth through capital, counsel, and connections. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments in technology sectors—including life sciences, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing—within Pennsylvania, particularly the Philadelphia region. Typical check sizes range from $50,000 to $1 million, with the firm often investing in pre-seed, seed, and occasionally Series A rounds, frequently requiring companies to match its funding dollar-for-dollar. Notable portfolio companies include AlphaPoint, Astarte Medical Partners, and Roundtrip. As a nonprofit economic development organization, Ben Franklin distinguishes itself by combining venture capital with advisory services and networking, rather than acting solely as a financial investor. The firm has invested over $200 million into more than 2,000 regional startups and executes 40 to 50 new investments annually.
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