Tech Company Financing Transactions
Simcoach Games Funding Round
Richard King Mellon Foundation invested in a $265 thousand Seed capital raise for Simcoach Games. The funding round closed on 5/6/2025.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
5/6/2025
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$265,000
Round
Seed
Investors
Richard King Mellon Foundation (Lead Investor)
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to develop three games focused on building job readiness for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, teaching essential pre-employment skills through interactive and structured gameplay.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Entertainment
Mailing Address
2026 E Carson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
USA
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Simcoach Games is an innovative educational technology company specializing in the development of gamified learning solutions aimed at enhancing workforce skills and personal growth. Founded in 2005 as a spinout from Carnegie Mellon University, Simcoach Games has partnered with leading organizations across various sectors, including retail, construction, manufacturing, government, academia, and healthcare, to produce impactful games that accelerate learning and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to discover their own aptitudes, skills, and interests.
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Jessica Trybus
Co-Founder
Donald Marinelli
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