BrainCo

What BrainCo does

BrainCo, founded in 2015 by Han Bicheng, is a brain-computer interface company operating dual corporate entities (BrainCo Inc. in Somerville, MA, and Zhejiang Qiangnao Technology Co., Ltd. in Hangzhou) and recognized as China's first BCI unicorn and the world's second-largest BCI company after Neuralink. Its core technology combines non-invasive EEG acquisition, on-device neural signal processing, and machine learning to enable direct communication between the brain and digital devices, including both non-invasive and, more recently, invasive clinical systems.

The product portfolio spans three categories. Consumer wellness devices include OxyZen (meditation and sleep), Easleep (sleep monitoring and enhancement), and FocusCalm (EEG neurofeedback for athletes and stressed employees), sold primarily direct-to-consumer with on-device biometric processing. Medical and rehabilitation products include a brain-controlled bionic hand, an intelligent bionic leg, and clinical BCI systems deployed with hospitals such as the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University; BrainCo also received China's first domestic invasive BCI medical device registration certificate. Educational and emerging products include wearable BCI headbands deployed in thousands of schools, the StarKids autism social-communication training system, and the Revo2 bionic dexterous hand for humanoid robotics applications.

The business model is hardware-led across diversified GTM motions: DTC e-commerce for wellness SKUs, enterprise/hospital sales for medical devices, and strategic distribution partnerships (e.g., Sleemon for sleep integration). Revenue is complemented by a philanthropic donation program that distributes prosthetics to individuals with disabilities, which functions as brand-building and clinical demonstration rather than a commercial channel. Following a $286 million financing round in January 2026 (co-led by IDG Capital and Walden International) and a confidential Hong Kong IPO filing, the company has scaled cumulative funding to approximately $287 million at a post-money valuation of roughly $2.48 billion.

Name

BrainCo

Legal name

BrainCo Inc.

Website

https://brainco.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BrainCo is a Hangzhou-founded brain-computer interface unicorn that builds non-invasive and invasive BCI hardware for medical rehabilitation, consumer wellness, education, and humanoid robotics applications, serving individuals, hospitals, schools, and athletes globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brain-Computer Interface / Neurotechnology Hardware

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAHACAE

Neurological Monitoring (EEG, Seizure/Sleep/Neuro Wearables)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Patient Monitoring, Wearables & Remote Diagnostics

SECONDARYHSADAIAC

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

SECONDARYCRACAQAL

Mental Wellness & Stress Management Devices (Biofeedback, Meditation/Neurostimulation Devices)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/Personal Health & Wellness Devices (Smart Scales, BP/ECG Monitors, Sleep Devices)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAM

Autism Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAFAKAG

Executive Functioning & Behavioral Support Tools (ADHD, SEL/Behavior Tracking, Routines)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Accessibility, Assistive Technology & Special Needs EdTech

Keywords

• Brain-computer interface
• Neurotechnology devices
• EEG wearables
• Bionic prosthetics
• Neurofeedback solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Medical BCI Devices: Sale of medical-grade BCI devices including bionic limbs, prosthetic hands, intelligent bionic legs, and invasive/non-invasive BCI systems to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and individuals
2. Consumer Wellness Products: Direct-to-consumer sales of EEG wearable products (OxyZen, Easleep, FocusCalm) for meditation, sleep, and focus enhancement applications
3. Clinical BCI Systems: Sale and deployment of BCI technology to hospitals and medical institutions for clinical applications in neurological treatment and rehabilitation
4. Neurofeedback Training Systems: Brain-computer interface training systems for educational and therapeutic applications including social skills development for children with autism

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BrainCo develops and manufactures brain-computer interface (BCI) hardware devices that enable direct communication between the brain and digital devices. Its portfolio spans consumer wellness wearables (OxyZen, Easleep, FocusCalm), medical rehabilitation prosthetics (intelligent bionic hands and legs), the StarKids autism social communication training system, and humanoid robotics components (Revo2 dexterous hand). The company combines non-invasive EEG hardware with proprietary neuroscience and machine-learning algorithms to deliver cognitive training, neurofeedback, and neural-control products.

Product overview

BrainCo is a pioneering unicorn in the brain-computer interface (BCI) arena that develops a portfolio of cognitive training and neural interface products. The company offers three primary consumer wellness products: OxyZen (smart meditation and sleep system), Easleep (brain-machine interface sleep device), and FocusCalm (EEG wearable for athletes and wellness seekers). Additionally, BrainCo develops medical assistive products including intelligent bionic hands and legs for amputees and limb-different individuals, the StarKids BCI Social Communication Training System for children with autism, wearable BCI headbands for health monitoring, and the Revo2 bionic dexterous hand for humanoid robotics applications. The company focuses on non-invasive BCI technologies that enable direct communication between the brain and digital devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FocusCalm: EEG wearable and neurofeedback solution for athletes, wellness seekers and stressed employees
• OxyZen
• Easleep
• StarKids BCI Social Communication Training System

Products and services

• OxyZen A smart system for meditation and sleep that uses brain-computer interface technology to help users achieve relaxation and better sleep quality.
• Easleep A brain-machine interface sleep device designed to monitor and improve sleep patterns through neural signal processing.
• FocusCalm An EEG wearable and neurofeedback solution for athletes, wellness seekers and stressed employees that processes biometric signals locally on the device.
• Intelligent Bionic Hand Non-invasive brain-controlled bionic hand using brain-sensing technologies combined with AI algorithms to assist amputees with limb control.
• Intelligent Bionic Leg Bionic leg prosthesis enabled by brain-computer interface technology, allowing individuals with limb loss to regain mobility.
• StarKids Brain-Computer Interface Social Communication Training System A wearable headband system designed to support social skills development in children with autism by capturing engagement levels during training sessions.
• Revo2 Bionic Dexterous Hand Bionic dexterous hand designed for humanoid robotics applications, weighing 383 grams with 0.1mm precision, 50N grip force, and 20kg payload capacity.
• Wearable BCI Headbands Wearable brain-computer interface headbands designed for continuous health monitoring and sleep support with plans for broader ecosystem integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• First domestic invasive BCI medical device registration certificate approved in China
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• University of Hong Kong (HKU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Established embodied intelligence joint laboratory with HKU's School of Computing and Data Science, positioning BrainCo at the center of academic-industry research in humanoid robotics and embodied AI.
• LunitminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Korean medical AI company that participated alongside BrainCo at Korea-China Venture Startup Summit, exploring healthcare AI partnership opportunities.
• Zhejiang UniversitystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026BrainCo participates in Zhejiang's industry-university-research collaboration model, with Zhejiang University having launched 181 deep-integration projects across fields including integrated circuits and smart energy.
• SleemonstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Strategic partnership for sleep technology integration, with Sleemon Healthy Sleep Technology Co. integrating BrainCo's BCI technology into AI-powered sleep solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Neuralink: Elon Musk-founded BCI company developing high-bandwidth invasive brain implants; directly comparable as the world's largest BCI company (explicitly benchmarked against BrainCo as #1 vs #2) and the only peer with a comparable blend of invasive medical and consumer ambition.
• Synchron: BCI company with FDA breakthrough designation developing a stent-based vascular electrode for paralyzed patients; directly comparable to BrainCo's clinical BCI strategy (spinal neural interface for paraplegic mobility) and competing for the same hospital/reimbursement pathway.
• Blackrock Neurotech: Utah Array-based invasive BCI company with decades of clinical deployment in paralysis and speech restoration; directly comparable to BrainCo's invasive BCI medical device line and clinical rehabilitation strategy.
• Emotiv: Consumer and research EEG headset maker offering neurofeedback and wellness wearables; directly comparable to BrainCo's FocusCalm and OxyZen consumer EEG line, with overlapping channels (DTC e-commerce) and use cases (meditation, focus).
• InteraXon (Muse): Maker of the Muse EEG headband for meditation, sleep, and focus; the closest direct competitor to BrainCo's FocusCalm and Easleep consumer wellness products with identical DTC distribution and end-user positioning.
• OpenBCI: Open-source EEG/neural interface hardware maker serving research, education, and consumer neurofeedback; comparable to BrainCo's headband technology stack and education-market deployment at schools.

Emerging players

• Precision Neuroscience: Developer of a high-bandwidth cortical surface electrode array for paralysis and speech restoration; comparable as a competing invasive BCI platform targeting similar clinical indications as BrainCo's bionic limb and spinal interface work.
• Paradromics: High-data-rate invasive BCI company developing neural interfaces for speech and motor restoration; comparable in invasive medical BCI category with overlap on clinical milestones and funding profile.
• Neurable: EEG-based neurotechnology company building brain-computer interface products for everyday consumer use (headphones, focus tracking); comparable to BrainCo's consumer EEG wearables with overlap in focus/attention use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Kernel: Non-invasive neurotechnology company (Kernel Flow, Kernel Mind) operating broadly across cognitive performance and clinical research; comparable as a larger, well-funded player in the same non-invasive BCI/neuroimaging category as BrainCo's wellness and clinical offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/brainco_tech
• Facebookfacebook.com/braincotech
• Instagraminstagram.com/focus_calm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brainco

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds13 records

Investors24 records

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M&A

Investments

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