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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners · Pennsylvania, USA
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State-backed seed investor operating four regional offices across Pennsylvania, funding early-stage tech and manufacturing companies with $100,000-$500,000 plus business support services.

Programme terms

Amount
$100,000 - $500,000
Funding type
Equity
Stages
MVP, Early Traction
Industries
SaaS & Software, AI & Machine Learning, Hardware / IoT, HealthTech, Science & Research, B2B / Enterprise
Regions
North America
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
Companies must be headquartered in Pennsylvania; supports Pennsylvania-based technology companies at critical stages, from early validation through growth, and established manufacturers working to remain competitive.
Residency requirements
Pennsylvania, USA
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