NeuroTrainer, a mental fitness system that enables athletes to achieve new levels of human performance with cognitive training to train the mind, has announced an investment from NOVA Prime Fund, a venture capital fund created by LG Electronics and Clearbrook, LLC. The funding aims to expand the reach of the company’s cognitive training technology beyond athletes and into individuals from a various industries.
NeuroTrainer, founded in 2018, provides virtual reality-based brain training for students and athletes. The San Francisco-based startup combines neuroscience, sports science, and immersive media to develop training, measurement, and neuro-analytics to help athletes improve their focus, decision speed, situational awareness, and overall athletic performance. The platform is used by NBA, NHL, MLB, collegiate DI teams, elite athletes, trainers and coaches.
Speaking on the fundraising, Chief Executive Officer of NeuroTrainer, Noah Rolland, said:
As NeuroTrainer ventures into new horizons, the investment from NOVA Prime Fund marks a pivotal step in making advanced cognitive training accessible and beneficial to a broader audience. It is a testament to our shared belief in innovation that genuinely impacts lives and heralds a new era in universal cognitive wellness and performance.
NeuroTrainer, developed in collaboration with the National Science Foundation, combines neuroscience and virtual reality, overriding the visual, auditory, and proprioceptive systems. This culminates in a fully immersive experience that is tailored for peak performance.
Ali Diallo, Managing Director of NOVA Prime Fund, added:
The NOVA Prime Fund seeks to support digital health innovations that can offer people a healthier lifestyle. NeuroTrainer’s science-backed approach promises athletic excellence and catalyses overall human improvement in various facets of life and work.
This investment follows a recent capital raise led by 9.58 Ventures, focusing on top athletics and technology performers. Fred Toney, General Partner, has joined the NeuroTrainer board of directors and continues to support the growth of the firm’s network in college and professional sports. Professional athletes, coaches, and investors in 9.58 include Omar Sillah, Deion Jones (NFL), David Vanterpool (NBA), Jalen Mills (NFL), and Francis Tiafoe (ATP), among others.
The company is also expanding its reach to serve the Department of Defense and corporate performance optimisation and is leading research into the impact of NeuroTrainer on ADHD students.
