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Tophatter

185 Berry Street, Suite 2400, San Francisco, CA, 94107, United States

Overview

Tophatter is revolutionizing the e-commerce landscape with a discovery shopping app that’s truly one-of-a-kind. Shoppers compete in fleeting, 90-second auctions to win deals of up to 80% off jewelry, electronics, beauty and fashion. Leveraging smart technology to serve shoppers a unique experience every visit, Tophatter delivers the world’s most efficient rapid marketplace and connects sellers to over 10 million shoppers across the globe. Tophatter is funded by leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms, including August Capital, Charles River Ventures, Sequoia Capital and SV Angel. We are based in San Francisco, with offices in Shanghai, China.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
1
Active investors
4

Sector focus

  • E-Commerce
  • E-Commerce Platforms
  • Marketplace
  • Retail
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Investment portfolio

  • GOLD BOX

    Led · Equity · Mar 2026

    GOLD BOX Pakistan is an online marketplace that blends traditional e-commerce with a mystery-box experience, letting users buy both predetermined goods and boxes containing random items. The catalog spans digital 3C products, trendy toys, daily necessities, and beauty and personal-care items, with multiple price tiers to appeal to varied consumer groups. The company positions itself as an “interest-based” shopping destination designed to increase user engagement through surprise and discovery. With fresh capital in hand, management plans to upgrade its technology systems, enhance user experience, expand into new markets, and strengthen supply-chain capabilities. Financially, GOLD BOX Pakistan has secured a cumulative $77 million in outside financing across two rounds. Specific revenue, user metrics, or profitability figures were not disclosed in the articles. The latest infusion underscores investor confidence in the firm’s differentiated retail model and growth prospects.

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