Brainspark Games Secures £1.4m Investment for EdTech Innovation
Brainspark games, based in London, UK, recently announced securing £1.4m in angel investment alongside its 7th Innovate UK ‘Investor Partnership’ grant. The funding round was led by Dave Haynes of FOV Ventures and Nick Button-Brown of the UK Games Angels, with participation from a variety of ‘Super Angels’ and key angel investors. The oversubscribed raise offered SEIS and EIS to its investors and will be used to support technical development, the ethical use of AI, as well as hiring engineering, production, and sales talent. The team has spent the last two years driving innovation through R&D, supported by seven competitive Innovate UK grants totaling £1.3m over 3 years, collaborating with universities to develop educational games aligned with the UK national curriculum.
Founded by Reedah El-Saie, Brainspark Games is a multi-award winning EdTech Gaming studio that specializes in building free, AI-powered, Augmented Reality educational games.
The games are designed to condense 12 weeks of term time learning into a few hours of engaging gameplay, aligning with key stages 2&3 and GCSEs. The company is pioneering neurogames technology to revolutionize how educational content is delivered to students. Testimonials from investors such as Jonathon Bunney, Dave Haynes, and Afsor Miah highlight the innovative approach that Brainspark Games is taking in the space of EdTech gaming.
Reedah El-Saie initially seedfunded £470,000 to kickstart Brainspark Games, which has since gained significant traction and recognition in the industry. With achievements such as winning awards like the ‘Excellence in Technology’ Award from Creative Women Platform and being featured in the Prime Minister’s ‘Council for Science & Technology’ R&D report, Brainspark Games is making waves in the educational gaming sector. The company has also been recognized in various tech and gaming forums, showcasing its impact and potential within the industry.
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