TLDR:
- Ben du Pont, a prominent member of the du Pont family, is using his venture capital fund to invest in start-ups focused on fintech companies that improve financial health.
- Longwood Gardens is expanding and investing in new technologies, with innovations in plant hybridization and greenhouse technology.
A du Pont family entrepreneur, Ben du Pont, is hinting at future innovation coming from Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens. Using his venture capital fund Chartline Capital Partners, he plans to invest $36 million in start-ups across the mid-Atlantic region, focusing on fintech companies that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. Du Pont highlighted the advancements in garden technology at Longwood Gardens, including innovations in plant hybridization, greenhouse technology, and environmental control. He mentioned that tourists and residents of Chester County can expect to hear more about investments and products stemming from Longwood Gardens in the future.
Tags: Ben du Pont, Chartline Capital Partners, Chester County, Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens, The Philadelphia Inquirer
