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Temple Ventures
Also known as: Temple Ventures Fund
Temple University · Philadelphia, PA
University-city partnership described as a $100K venture fund and incubator with Ben Franklin Technology Partners to support student ventures and growth companies. Announced alongside Blackstone LaunchPad around 2015 with a goal of creating 100 student ventures over five years.
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- Equity terms vary
Key numbers
Funding range
$0 – $100,000
Equity, Convertible Note
Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Unknown
Campus Wide
Last activity
2015-02-02
Low confidence
Application and Timing
Originally announced around 2015. Current continuity for 2023-2026 not confirmed.
Participants
Student-founded and Temple-affiliated ventures, as well as local startups engaging with Temple ecosystem.
Funding and Equity
$100K fund as reported. Likely equity-based seed investments but specific check sizes and equity terms not publicly specified in available sources.
Recent Activity
- No 2023-2026 winners or activity found in scanned sources.
- Mentioned alongside Blackstone LaunchPad launch (2015).
Known Startups or Winners
Not available from scanned sources.
Verification Gaps
- Current status could not be confirmed via fresh official source.
- Fund may be inactive or restructured.
- No recent news, portfolio companies, or check sizes found.
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
- Technical.ly article referencing Temple Ventures as part of LaunchPad ecosystem.[1]
- Research report.[2]