Ben Franklin Technology Partners
AcceleratorPennsylvania · Pre-Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Ben Franklin Technology Partners operates through a statewide network with local expertise to accelerate innovation and economic growth in Pennsylvania. The organization supports both early-stage technology startups and established manufacturers seeking to modernize operations, providing capital, hands-on business and technical guidance, and access to networks of mentors, investors, and strategic partners across the region.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websitePresident and CEO of the Northeastern PA regional Ben Franklin Technology Partners office (Ben Franklin TechVentures).
President and CEO of the Southeastern PA regional Ben Franklin Technology Partners office, based in Philadelphia.
President and CEO of the Central & Northern PA regional Ben Franklin Technology Partners office.
What they invest in
from 4 of 6 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Biotech ×1Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1Fintech ×1Hardware ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHouwzer is a real estate brokerage that reduces commission costs for home buyers and sellers by employing salaried agents and proprietary transaction software. The company serves homeowners across the United States with transparent pricing and in-house title services.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFintechMarketplacesPropTechNew York, US
Mike Maher(Founder)
Percy provides data-driven sleep diagnostics and behavioral sleep therapy tools for healthcare providers treating sleep disorders, particularly for neurodivergent populations and people with chronic medical conditions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessWashington, US
Conner Herman(Founder & CEO)
SFA Therapeutics develops oral therapeutic candidates based on deuterated short-chain fatty acids to treat autoimmune and oncologic diseases. The company's lead program, SFA-002, is in Phase 2 development for plaque psoriasis, with additional pipeline assets targeting pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
BiotechHealthtechPhiladelphia, US
Ira Spector(Founder)inAlla Arzumanyan(Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer)inMark Feitelson(Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor)inIra C. Spector(Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)
Tozuda manufactures non-electronic impact indicators that detect when helmet damage occurs, signaling compromised safety through color change. The technology integrates into helmets of all types to alert wearers and stakeholders when protective integrity has been breached.
HardwareSaaSPhiladelphia, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Ben Franklin Technology Partners invest at?
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Ben Franklin Technology Partners focus on?
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Ben Franklin Technology Partners located?
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners is headquartered in Pennsylvania, US.
- Does Ben Franklin Technology Partners lead rounds?
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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