Blackstone LaunchPad at Temple Coverage

Technical.ly article (Feb 2, 2015) on Blackstone LaunchPad at Temple opening after soft-launch year. Documents 11 ventures created in soft-launch, 7 revenue-generating. Part of $3M Blackstone grant. Also mentions Temple Ventures ($100K fund with Ben Franklin).

• Blackstone LaunchPad opened at Temple officially in February 2015.
• 11 ventures created in soft-launch year, 7 making money.
• Part of $3M Blackstone Charitable Foundation grant for Philadelphia.
• University City Science Center is partner.
• Goal: create 100 student ventures in 5 years.
• Temple Ventures launched as $100K fund with Ben Franklin Technology Partners.

• Article from 2015; current status/activity level of both programs needs newer evidence.
• LaunchPad director was TBD; current status unknown from this source alone.

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