Dapper Labs

2018

Founded

53

Investments

Canada

Offices

Corporate VC

Investor Type

About

Dapper Labs is a pioneering company in the blockchain and digital collectibles space, renowned for creating innovative platforms that enable fans to own and trade officially licensed digital assets. Established in 2018, Dapper Labs rose to prominence with the launch of CryptoKitties, one of the first successful blockchain-based games, allowing players to collect, breed, and trade unique digital cats. This groundbreaking project demonstrated the potential of blockchain technology in gaming and digital ownership.

Building on this success, Dapper Labs introduced NBA Top Shot, a platform that enables fans to buy, sell, and own officially licensed NBA game highlights as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This collaboration with the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has revolutionized the collectibles market, offering fans a new way to engage with their favorite sport. In addition to NBA Top Shot, Dapper Labs has expanded its portfolio to include NFL ALL DAY, a platform that allows fans to collect and trade digital video highlights from NFL games, and LaLiga Golazos, which offers similar experiences for soccer enthusiasts.

The company has also partnered with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to create digital collectibles featuring iconic characters like The Cat in the Hat and The Lorax, further diversifying its offerings. Central to Dapper Labs' operations is the Flow blockchain, a purpose-built blockchain designed to support high-performance applications and digital collectibles at scale.

Flow provides a secure and scalable infrastructure for Dapper Labs' platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences. Dapper Labs has attracted significant investment from leading venture capital firms, including Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, Venrock, and Google Ventures (GV), among others. These partnerships have enabled the company to continue innovating and expanding its reach in the digital collectibles space.

With a mission to make the world more open and trustworthy through blockchain technology, Dapper Labs continues to develop products that bring people together to collect, connect, and play, paving the way for a more inclusive digital future.

Portfolio Companies

NBA Top Shot, NFL ALL DAY, LaLiga Golazos, Dr. Seuss Digital Collectibles, Flow Blockchain

Gepgraphic Focus

Global

Key Differentiators

Pioneering blockchain applications in gaming and collectibles, Strong partnerships with major sports leagues and entertainment brands, Development of the Flow blockchain for scalable digital experiences

Thypical Investment Size

Not publicly disclosed

Total Funds Raised

Over $600 million

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Apps

Big Data & Analytics

Software

Creator Economy

PropTech

Consumer Electronics

Seed

Series A

Series B

Series C

Canada