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Brain Jar Games

San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 3 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.

Gaming

Founders & leadership

RK
Rohan KnuckeyNamed on SEC filing
WC
William CookNamed on SEC filing
JM
Jonathan McEvoyNamed on SEC filing

Board

BKBrett Krause
Brett Krausein𝕏Board directorManaging Director at TRANSCEND

Investors · 3

Menlo VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M
TRANSCENDSan Francisco

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 · 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Steam15 shared keywordsSteam is a digital platform for purchasing, downloading, and playing video games, serving both individual gamers and game developers worldwide.
Itch9 shared keywordsThis page is a listing/search results page on itch.io showing games available for the Linux platform, not a company website.

Companies competing with Brain Jar Games for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Brain Jar Games Raises $6.7M For New Action-Musical Game In 2025bleedingcool.com · Mar 2024Dead as Disco announced by new studio, Brain Jar Games | GodisaGeek.comgodisageek.com · Mar 2024Brain Jar Games raises $6.7M for debut title Dead as Disco - GamesBeatgamesbeat.com · Mar 2024Brain Jar Games secures $6.7m in seed funding round | GamesIndustry.bizgamesindustry.biz · Mar 2024

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.
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.