Dapper Labs

Dapper Labs

Blockchain-based digital collectibles & gaming platform

Overview

Dapper Labs builds blockchain-based digital collectibles and game experiences that let people collect, trade, and interact with unique digital assets. Its products include CryptoKitties, Cheeze Wizards, LaLiga Golazos, and Disney Pinnacle, all built on blockchain so ownership and provenance of assets are secure and verifiable. Users buy digital collectibles with cryptocurrency and can trade them on secondary markets, with the company earning revenue from direct sales and transaction fees. The platform emphasizes true ownership of assets, security, and decentralization, while collaborating with popular franchises and sports leagues to reach a broad audience. The goal is to merge blockchain technology with entertainment, creating engaging, verifiable digital experiences for collectors and gamers worldwide.

About Dapper Labs

Simplify's Rating
Why Dapper Labs is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Crypto & Web3

Entertainment

Gaming

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$637.4M

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Disney Pinnacle posted sold-out Legendary drops and a $7,500 Donald Duck pin.
  • Dapper Labs announced February 2026 ecosystem milestones across Disney Pinnacle, NFL ALL DAY, Top Shot.
  • The company raised $555 million in 2021, preserving capital for product expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Federal courts approved a $4 million NBA Top Shot settlement in 2024.
  • VPPA settlements in 2026 forced pixel shutdowns across five Dapper platforms.
  • Flow and Dapper Labs stay exposed to another securities or privacy class action.

What makes Dapper Labs unique

  • Disney Pinnacle ties Dapper Labs to Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars fanbases.
  • Flow powers NBA Top Shot, NFL ALL DAY, and Disney Pinnacle.
  • Dapper Labs still owns recognizable consumer crypto brands, not infrastructure alone.

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Funding

Total Funding

$637.4M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

8 Rounds

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Benefits

Active Professional Development

Leadership Opportunities

Speaker Travel Budget

Flexible Parental Leave Policies

Flexible Time Off & Remote Work Policy

Commuter Reimbursement

Holistic Initiatives

Fitness Reimbursements

Expanded Insurance

“Live-the-Brand” Products

Top-Line Equipment

Company-Paid Phone Plan

Zen Workspace

Staying Together

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -3%

1 year growth

↓ -2%

2 year growth

↓ -4%
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BetaKit
Jun 7th, 2024
Dapper Labs Reaches Tentative Settlement In Nba Top Shot Class-Action Suit

The settlement, if approved, would require Dapper Labs to make a $4-million payment

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