Simcoach Games raised $265K in Seed funding, led by Richard King Mellon Foundation, to develop three games aimed at building job readiness for individuals with developmental disabilities.

May 06, 2025•8 months ago

Amount Raised

$265,000

Round Type

seed

PittsburghVideo GamesEducationGaming

Investors

Richard King Mellon Foundation

Description

Simcoach Games, a Pittsburgh, PA-based health tech company, raised $265K in Seed funding. The round was led by Richard King Mellon Foundation. The company intends to use the funds to develop three games focused on building job readiness skills. The games will help players understand professional expectations and practice interview scenarios.

Company Information

Company

Simcoach Games

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Simcoach Games is a health tech company based in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in gamified skill-building tools for individuals with behavioral disabilities. The company develops interactive learning games that focus on job readiness and essential pre-employment skills. Led by CEO Brian Kaleida, Simcoach Games has produced hundreds of video games with millions of downloads for various sectors, facilitating active learning and positive behavior change. Their upcoming trilogy of games aims to enhance self-presentation, interview readiness, and workplace communication skills.

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