BFTP/SEP’s Investment Group provides critical seed and early stage capital, validating the entrepreneur’s vision and attracting other investment sources. Investments are coupled with business development and management consulting to help companies succeed in the global marketplace.

Since 1982, BFTP/SEP has invested more than $130 Million in more than 1,600 regional companies. Our companies have received more than $620 Million in follow-on funding since 2001 alone.

Capital Briefing Session Dates are listed at their website.

Investment Programs

For technology companies, the right financing at the right time can make the difference between success and failure. BFTP/SEP’s financing addresses the company’s specific stage of development and individual market characteristics.

Innovation Fund: up to $100K for prototype refinement and/or very early commercialization efforts

Emerging Fund: up to $750K over multiple funding rounds for product or process development, and/or commercialization efforts

Technology Commercialization Fund: up to $350K for select university and research institution spin-out companies.

Portfolio Company Support

BFTP/SEP provides a range of services designed to help grow our companies.

Portfolio Managers and specialty consultants provide company-specific expertise in business development, product and service commercialization.

Competitive Market Information and Analysis offers an accurate view of the company’s market environment.

Market Introductions for new products and services help our companies expand their sales.

Strong venture capital and angel investor relationships enable us to help our companies raise follow-on funding.

BFTP/SEP provides specialized programming for our companies:

• Success Teams: portfolio and alumni company CEOs meet to discuss business goals, challenges and solutions.
• Ben’s Breakfasts: industry specialists speak on business topics including management, finance, intellectual property, and outsourcing.
• Ben Franklin Launch: comprehensive services to the earliest companies, including flexible space for growth in our new Building 100 Innovation Center.