Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced the seven businesses that will participate in its Venture Idol competition in November.  

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeast Pennsylvania has announced that this year’s Venture Idol competition will go on, but like most events, this year’s competition will be virtual.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania said it has invested $488,400 in a number of early-stage firms and established manufacturers.

A Bethlehem venture capital firm is among four firms sharing $5.5 million in funding being released by the New PA Venture Capital Investment Program.