Brain Jar Games
San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
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A game development studio that creates video games. The company emphasizes work-life balance through a 4-day, 32-hour work week model for its team.
Founders & leadership
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Rohan KnuckeyNamed on SEC filing
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William CookNamed on SEC filing
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Jonathan McEvoyNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Investors · 4
Menlo Ventureslisted by Menlo VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M
How we know: Menlo Ventures's portfolio page · funding news · gamesindustry.biz · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
Teachers' Venture GrowthreportedToronto · $50M – $250M
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Also in the syndicate · 1
Transcend Fundlead
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$12.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023–2025
▶$5.5MraisedOct 2025 · 6 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$5.5MraisedOct 2025 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rohan KnuckeyDirector
- Brett KrauseDirector
- William CookExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5.5M
- Amount sold
- $5.5M
- First sale
- Sep 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6.7MraisedMar 2024 · 16 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$6.7MraisedMar 2024 · 16 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jonathan McEvoyExecutive Officer
- Brett KrauseDirector
- William CookExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6.7M
- Amount sold
- $6.7M
- First sale
- Dec 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Brain Jar Games do?
- A game development studio that creates video games. The company emphasizes work-life balance through a 4-day, 32-hour work week model for its team.
- Who are Brain Jar Games's investors?
- Brain Jar Games's investors include Menlo Ventures, TRANSCEND, Teachers' Venture Growth.
- How much funding has Brain Jar Games raised?
- Brain Jar Games has disclosed $12.2M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Brain Jar Games headquartered?
- Brain Jar Games is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

