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

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Flow's $725M ecosystem fund drives innovation and developer adoption.
  • Studio partners like NBA, UFC, Ubisoft diversify licensing revenues.
  • NBA Top Shot $4M settlement enhances regulatory compliance advantages.

What critics are saying

  • NBA settlement forces $4M payment and Flow decentralization restructuring.
  • NFT volumes dropped 80% from 2021 peaks, slashing transaction fees.
  • SEC targets Disney Pinnacle NFTs as securities, halting sales.

What makes Dapper Labs unique

  • Dapper Labs created Flow blockchain for scalable NFT gaming like CryptoKitties.
  • Disney Pinnacle enables digital pin trading with Disney, Pixar, Star Wars IPs.
  • LaLiga Golazos brings football highlights as collectible NFTs to fans.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Funding

Total Funding

$637.4M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

8 Rounds

Late VC funding comparison data is currently unavailable. We're working to provide this information soon!
Late VC Funding Comparison
Coming Soon

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

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-3%
Built In Boston
Jan 30th, 2026
Flipside Crypto Raises $50M to Invest in Its Educational Platform, Hire | Built In Boston

Flipside Crypto is using its Series A raise to further invest in its crypto analytics platform and hire nearly 20 employees.

InvestInCryptoNews
Apr 22nd, 2025
Why Dapper Labs Is Launching Several CryptoKitties 'Meowcoins' on Flow

Why Dapper Labs is launching several CryptoKitties 'Meowcoins' on Flow.

Toronto Sun
Jul 30th, 2024
Dapper Labs lead way as Canada's top unicorn company: Analytics firm

A new report has found video game developer Dapper Labs is the No. 1 unicorn company in Canada with its worth pegged at more than $7.6 billion.

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

NFTevening
Jun 4th, 2024
$4 Million Settlement: Dapper Labs Ends Legal Battle Over NBA Top Shot NFTs

Moreover, Dapper Labs will enact changes for Flow blockchain decentralization and implement a staff training program on federal securities laws.

Recently Posted Jobs

Sign up to get curated job recommendations

There are no jobs for Dapper Labs right now.

Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today

We update Dapper Labs's jobs every few hours, so check again soon! Browse all jobs →