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GoPhillyFund

The GO Philly Fund I is a venture fund seeking growth stage follow-on investments pulled from the portfolio of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern...

GoPhillyFund

The GO Philly Fund I is a venture fund seeking growth stage follow-on investments pulled from the portfolio of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Formed by Ben Franklin and EPAM, it leverages deep insights into Ben Franklin’s 250+ active portfolio companies. The Fund provides capital for early-stage technology companies primarily in the Philadelphia region and makes follow-on investments to companies that have passed Ben Franklin’s due diligence process.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2019

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Philadelphia

Corporate office

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Principals

Scott Nissenbaum

Managing General Partner, GO PA Fund & GO Philly Fund

RoseAnn B. Rosenthal

CEO Emeritus, Ben Franklin

Jonathon Beschen

Fund Manager of the Global Opportunity Philadelphia Fund; Go Philly Fund General Partner

Rick Genzer

Investment Director, IT Investment Group, Ben Franklin

Jenn Hartt

Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Group, Ben Franklin

Omar G. Mencin

DBA, Managing Director, Tech Investment Group, Ben Franklin SEP

Sector focus

Venture CapitalEarly StageSeedStartupTechnologyConsumerHealthcare

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at GoPhillyFund?

GoPhillyFund does not publicly name its investment team or principals. The firm's exact management structure remains undisclosed.

How does GoPhillyFund source proprietary deal flow?

The firm sources deals through its Philadelphia network. Specific sourcing methods are not publicly detailed.

What investment stages does GoPhillyFund typically target?

GoPhillyFund targets seed-stage, startup, and general venture-capital opportunities. It does not publicly target later-stage or growth equity investments.

Does GoPhillyFund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

GoPhillyFund's investment vehicle structure is not publicly disclosed. It is unclear whether it commits to external funds, makes direct investments, or does both.

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