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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania

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PA-based financial services firm, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, provides early-stage funding and business support to emerging tech companies and small manufacturers.

Location
University Park, PA, US
Founded
1983
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania focuses on early-stage funding and business support for emerging technology companies and small manufacturers in a 32-county region of Pennsylvania. As part of a statewide network, they typically invest in seed and pre-seed rounds, with investments ranging from $88,000 to $702,000 based on their portfolio companies.

The firm offers various programs and resources, including the TechCelerator Program, BIG IDEA Contest, and Shale Gas Innovation & Commercialization Center. Notable portfolio companies include ReturnLogic, Simplesense, and RendrFX. Ben Franklin Technology Partners provides value-added services through their Transformation Business Services Network and emphasizes supporting Pennsylvania-based startups in their growth and development.

Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments13
Current Portfolio Count11
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed9 (69.2%)
Pre-Seed2 (15.4%)
Angel1 (7.7%)
Convertible Note1 (7.7%)

Stage Mix

Seed 69%Pre-Seed 15%Angel 8%Convertible Note 8%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
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NAICS
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end