Brain.space raises $11M Series A to bring real-time brain data into AI systems
With backing from Toyota Ventures, the company aims to bridge the gap between human emotions and artificial intelligence.
Israeli neurotechnology startup Brain.space has secured an $11 million Series A funding round led by Toyota Ventures, with participation from Mangrove Capital Partners and The Group Ventures. The company also received a $3.5 million non-dilutive grant from the Israel Innovation Authority, bringing its total funding to date to more than $14 million.
Brain.space is pioneering what it calls a “Brain-Data-as-a-Service” ecosystem, aimed at developing Large Mental Models (LMMs) that quantify cognitive and emotional states in real time. By integrating human intelligence with machine learning, the company hopes to revolutionize applications in consumer technology, healthcare, defense, and aerospace.
At the core of Brain.space’s technology is the Brain Sensei headset, a non-invasive EEG device equipped with 115 dry sensors that can be set up in minutes. The headset collects high-resolution neural data, which is then analyzed using proprietary Brain GPS technology. This system maps brain signals to functional areas, applies machine learning to remove noise, and labels data for standardized storage in what Brain.space describes as the world’s largest brain cloud.
CEO and co-founder Yair Levy sees the company’s work as a step toward a new paradigm in human-machine interaction. “The future of smart, adaptive technology isn’t just about automation. It’s about understanding each individual's mental state,” he said. “Brain.space is developing neurotechnology that will allow any human-centric digital system to adjust to a user’s cognitive load, fatigue, stress, and engagement in real time.”
The company’s ambitions align with broader trends in AI and human-computer interaction, where personalization is increasingly central. While AI systems have made significant strides in interpreting text and images, the ability to integrate real-time mental states into decision-making processes remains largely unexplored. By creating standardized, high-quality brain data, Brain.space aims to bridge this gap.
The startup has already partnered with Google through its AI Startups Fund and AI Startups Lab program. In 2022, it conducted a brain-monitoring experiment aboard the International Space Station as part of the Rakia Mission, demonstrating the adaptability of its technology in space.
The funding will be used to expand Brain.space’s data collection infrastructure, refine its LMMs, and accelerate commercialization efforts.
