Mark de Grandpre

Mark de Grandpre is an Investor at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, operating out of the greater Philadelphia area in the United States. In this capacity, he focuses on providing seed and early-stage capital to regional startups operating across the software, hardware, life sciences, and deep technology sectors. He actively manages strategic funding initiatives drawn from the organization's extensive venture portfolio, which currently encompasses over 200 active companies. His investment activities frequently intersect with the broader regional innovation ecosystem, including commercialization efforts emerging from institutions like the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his current position, his professional background centered on venture investing and technology commercialization, bridging the gap between academic research and economic development. His current focus remains on identifying and scaling high-growth technology ventures to strengthen the entrepreneurial landscape throughout the Southeastern Pennsylvania market.