Brainz Studios

What Brainz Studios does

Brainz Studios is a Prague-headquartered creative and technology studio operating since 2007 under legal entity Brainz Disruptive s.r.o., with a team in the 11–50 employee band. It delivers work across six service pillars: Brand Strategy, Visual Design, AI & Digital Innovation, Web & App Development, Storytelling & Content, and PR & Reputation, applying its proprietary 'Discovery Labs' methodology that fuses strategy, design, and engineering in integrated teams.

The studio's technical core combines applied AI, immersive media, and product engineering. Shipped products include the AI Napoleon Avatar (five interconnected models covering speech-to-text, response, accented voice, emotion, and animation), Brainz Studios Voices (synthetic voice across 40+ languages with lip-sync dubbing), Audioguide NGP/Context Guide for Národní Galerie Praha, the ArtMap Platform for cultural discovery, and mixed-reality theatrical experiences such as Křehký domov (premiered at Venice Immersive) and Brejlando VR theater for Ostravar. A generative AI video production pipeline integrates GPT-4, LaMDA, Stable Diffusion, MidJourney, and DALL-E.

The business model is hybrid: project-based professional services for enterprise and cultural clients (IKEA FAMILY across CZ/SK/HU, Vodafone CZ, Uniqa, Forbes CZ, Národní Galerie Praha, House of Lobkowicz, Supraphon, Správa železnic, Stanton Chase) plus proprietary AI and immersive products being developed toward licensable or white-label commercialization via the Brainz Disruptive entity. Leadership is founder-led (Štěpán Kleník, Founder & CEO; Martina Trnka Vaňková, Partner & COO), with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Brainz Studios

Legal name

Brainz Disruptive s.r.o.

Website

https://brainzstudios.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brainz Studios is a Prague-based creative and technology studio delivering brand strategy, AI-powered digital experiences (avatars, synthetic voices, AR/VR/mixed reality), web/app development, storytelling, and PR for enterprise brands, cultural institutions, and government clients across Central Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative & Technology Services

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outsourced Art/Audio Production Services (2D/3D, Animation, VFX, Audio/VO) (MPAFAKAM)

Keywords

• Creative technology services
• AI avatar development
• Brand strategy consulting
• Digital transformation studio
• Immersive experience design

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Creative & Technology Services: Project-based professional services encompassing brand strategy, visual design, AI & digital innovation, web/app development, storytelling/content, and PR/reputation services. Revenue is generated through fixed-price project engagements and retainer contracts with enterprise clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brainz Studios is a Czech creative and technology studio that delivers end-to-end project services spanning brand strategy, visual design, AI and digital innovation, web/app development, storytelling/content, and PR/reputation. Complementing these services, the studio has developed proprietary AI-powered products including Brainz Studios Voices (synthetic audio identity), Audioguide NGP/Context Guide (personalized AI audio guides), Interactive AI Avatars (e.g., AI Napoleon), the Křehký domov mixed reality experience, Brejlando VR theater, and the ArtMap cultural institutions web platform. Engagements are project-based and retainer-style, sold directly to enterprise clients, cultural institutions, and government bodies.

Product overview

Brainz Studios is a Czech creative and technology studio founded in 2007, operating as a 'creative organism' that connects strategy, design, and technology. The company offers six core service pillars: Brand Strategy, Visual Design, AI & Digital Innovation, Web & App Development, Storytelling & Content, and PR & Reputation. Complementing services, the studio has developed proprietary AI-powered products including: Brainz Studios Voices (synthetic audio identity), Audioguide NGP/Context Guide (personalized AI audio guides), Interactive AI Avatars (real-time conversational avatars including the AI Napoleon Avatar for museum exhibitions), and Křehký domov/Fragile Hole (mixed reality theatrical experiences). Additional offerings include Brejlando (VR theater platform) and the ArtMap cultural institutions web platform. The Discovery Labs methodology underpins client engagements as a strategic workshop approach. Projects span culture (National Gallery Prague, ArtMap), automotive (FLÆ Robotics BE-A), healthcare (VR Medical), consumer brands (Favi, Živina, IKEA FAMILY), and public institutions (Správa železnic).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brand Strategy Brand strategy services including market positioning, brand values definition, corporate identity, digital strategy, market analysis, and communication strategy development for enterprise brands and institutions.
• Visual Design Visual identity and graphic design services encompassing logo design, corporate design, brand guidelines, packaging design, tone of voice development, and social media content design.
• AI & Digital Innovation AI-powered digital innovation services including AI avatars, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), immersive experiences, interactive 3D solutions, and artificial intelligence integration for brands.
• Web & App Development Website and application development covering wireframes, frontend and backend development, API integrations, UX/UI design, and launch support for platforms ranging from simple websites to custom complex systems.
• Storytelling & Content Content creation and storytelling services including copywriting, content marketing, video production, podcast creation, and social media content development.
• PR & Reputation Services Public relations and reputation management including media relations, press releases, crisis communication, personal PR, and ghostwriting services.
• Brainz Studios Voices Synthetic voice and audio identity product creating unique brand voices for advertising, audiobooks, podcasts, and automated audio content. Supports 40+ languages with emotional modulation and brand-consistent audio systems.
• Audioguide NGP (Dynamic Context) Web-based PWA audioguide platform for the National Gallery Prague combining AI text-to-speech with curatorial quality (AQ). Features multilingual voices, personalized content levels (child/expert/general), and dynamic interpretation across visitor profiles.
• AI Napoleon Avatar Real-time conversational AI avatar for museum exhibitions using five interconnected AI models. Features historical personality simulation, multilingual accent generation (Czech, English, German), real-time body animation, and knowledge base from scholarly sources and historical documents.
• Brejlando VR Theater VR theater experience ('take-away theater') delivering 360-degree performances to viewers with VR headsets. Developed during COVID-19 for Prague theaters, featuring brand identity, communication strategy, and distribution system for VR headset delivery.
• ArtMap Platform Cultural events and institutions mapping platform for Czech culture. Database of approximately 1,200 institutions with interactive Google Maps integration, institutional profile management, and sponsored content capabilities. Redesigned and relaunched February 2026.
• Discovery Labs Workshops Strategic discovery workshop methodology combining data analysis, business insights, and expert facilitation. Interactive sessions for brand definition, product development, positioning alignment, and action planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• House of Lobkowicz achieved 30% reduction in unqualified business inquiries, 260+ media outputs with 270+ GRP reach
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability16 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and notable.

• IKEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration with IKEA Family loyalty program covering CZ, SK, and HU markets. Brainz Studios conducted ideation workshops, created structure and final design, coordinated backend suppliers, and implemented the project through API solutions connecting with third-party applications including Adastra for data processing.
• FLÆ RoboticsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive partnership for AI receptionist BE-A development including 3D modeling, branding, website development, social media launch, and PR support for hotel industry product launch at AI Hotspot conference.
• Vodafone Czech RepublicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for KVIFF (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival) creating interactive avatar experience and Holobox display with influencer hologram streaming for festival zone.
• ArtMapmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for complete platform redesign including database migration of 1200+ institutions, new architecture, visual identity development, interactive Google Maps integration, and sustainable business model implementation.
• Akademie výtvarných umění (AVU)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning website redesign project serving multiple user groups including students, academics, and public visitors with three-pillar navigation structure.
• IKEA (for Fragile Hole/Křehký domov)notableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFestival installation partnership for mixed reality theatrical production 'Křehký domov' (Fragile Hole) at Venice Immersive, Benátky Film Festival.
• Národní galerie PrahacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for complete website redesign and Audioguide NGP AI-powered audio guide system development with PWA platform supporting multiple languages and personalization.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• B-Reel: Independent creative technology studio with deep AR/VR, interactive, and AI capabilities. Closely mirrors Brainz's experiential work for cultural and brand clients.
• Unit9: Global creative production studio specialising in AR/VR, interactive experiences, and AI-driven content. Closely matches Brainz's Napoleon avatar, MR storytelling, and Cannes-class immersive work.
• Resn: Award-winning creative tech studio building interactive digital experiences and AI-enabled products. Comparable to Brainz on experimental, high-craft mixed-reality and avatar-style projects.
• Tool of North America: Independent creative and technology studio working at the intersection of storytelling, design, and emerging tech. Overlaps with Brainz on integrated brand strategy plus AI/immersive execution for Fortune 500 brands.
• Ustwo: Independent creative tech studio with strong product, AI, and immersive experience capabilities. Comparable to Brainz in blending brand strategy, design, and proprietary technology stacks for enterprise clients.

Broad incumbents

• Instrument: Independent creative and technology agency delivering brand, digital product, and immersive work. Comparable on integrated strategy-to-execution delivery for ambitious enterprise clients.
• R/GA: Global creative tech agency with strong AI, product, and brand experience offerings. Comparable in marrying strategy, design, and emerging technology for enterprise transformation engagements.
• Huge: Global digital experience agency spanning strategy, design, marketing, and AI. Comparable on end-to-end enterprise digital transformation engagements for global brands.
• DEPT®: Large digital-first agency combining creative, technology, and AI services globally. A scaled incumbent in the same category as Brainz's full-service creative-tech bundle, with substantially broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Koto: Independent brand and design studio with growing digital and AI capabilities. Comparable on brand strategy and visual identity work; less mature on the immersive/AI production side than Brainz.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/brainzstudios
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brainzstudios
• Instagraminstagram.com/brainz.studios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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