Brainspark Games founder Reedah El-Saie wins £30,000 from three Dragons on BBC’s Dragons’ Den

Entrepreneur Raida Al Saai, founder of educational technology company Brainspark Games, has secured a £30,000 investment in BBC’s Dragons’ Den after an impressive pitch that earned her rare backing from Three Dragons.

He convinced the London-based founder Sarah Davies, Deborah Meaden and Toker Suleiman to invest £10,000 in the AI-driven learning platform, designed to make education fun, inclusive and accessible for all learners – especially those who are neurodiverse.

Launched in 2019, Brainspark Games develops immersive, curriculum-aligned mobile games aimed at 7-13 year olds, covering subjects such as maths, English, science, languages, art and climate awareness.

Al Saei said the games’ AI engine compresses “12 weeks of learning into just a few hours of play,” allowing children to progress quickly while enjoying an engaging, story-driven experience.

The businesswoman, who has already invested around £400,000 of her own money in the company, told the Dragons team that Brainspark has also secured grants from Innovate UK and support from several “super angels” in the games industry. At the time of filming, the company was still generating pre-revenue, and was seeking £10,000 for 1% equity.

While Peter Jones and Stephen Bartlett questioned the commercial viability of selling directly to schools – with Jones noting the difficulty of aligning with the national curriculum – the other Dragons were quick to spot the potential.

Sarah Davies and Deborah Meaden offered to meet the courier’s initial review, praising the product’s innovation and educational impact. Toker Suleiman, who initially demanded 5% of the shares, eventually made a rare concession to match the 1% deal, and joined the trio of investors.

“This is the way to slay three dragons,” Davis quipped as the courier left the lair triumphantly.

Speaking after the episode aired, the mother-of-three said: “Before heading into the studio, I watched every previous episode and prepared for every possible question. I was really surprised by how impressive the Dragons team were.”

Al-Saei highlighted how the investors’ collective expertise could accelerate Brainspark’s next phase: Meaden’s connections to the education sector – including links with the founder of Mumsnet – will help with networking; Davies’ parent-focused marketing vision would enhance the consumer offering. Sulaiman’s retail acumen will help in launching the highly anticipated merchandise.

Brainspark Games specializes in culturally inclusive “neurogames” that combine digital learning with real-world engagement. The company is now developing educational games at I/GCSE level as part of its wider R&D programme.