Funding Criteria:

• Primarily for minority owned or minority led companies
• Must have the potential for high growth; need NOT be technology
• Should be located within 4 to 5 hours commuting time from Philadelphia ( Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Delaware etc)
• If seeking additional funding from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP), must be located in the 5 counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania

Process:

1. All companies must apply electronically using the link provided below
2. You must initially submit your executive summary using the application form
3. Our members/selection committee will review your application
4. Once selected, you will be called to present at one of our monthly meetings
5. You are requested to present for 10 minutes and engage in Q&A for 15 minutes. Presentation guidelines are provided.
6. You are required to submit your presentation and a detailed business plan, along with detailed financials before your presentation
7. You will be provided detailed feedback on your presentation as well as the group's level of interest.
8. Should there be interest you will be contacted for additional information, and a detailed due diligence review will follow
9. Should any member(s) decide to invest, a term sheet will be provided.

Funded Companies:

Presentation Guidelines:

Link to the Presentation Guidelines

Link to the Presentation Guidelines (PDF)

Link to Application Form