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TopHat
The UK’s leader in technology-driven modular housing manufacturing
About TopHat
TopHat, a prominent player in the United Kingdom's modular housing sector, was established in 2016 by Jordan Rosenhaus. Rosenhaus, an American entrepreneur with a background in investing and technology, ventured into the UK property market, identifying an opportunity to address the housing shortage with a technology-centric approach. His experience outside the traditional construction industry is foundational to TopHat's operational philosophy, which prioritizes precision manufacturing and digital integration.
The company's core business revolves around the design, manufacture, and installation of volumetric modular homes from its advanced factory in Derby. This facility, a key asset, allows for the production of up to 4,000 homes annually, showcasing a significant scaling of its operations. TopHat's business model centers on working with a diverse client base that includes public sector bodies like Homes England, local councils such as Medway Council, and private developers like BoKlok, a joint venture between Skanska and IKEA. Revenue is generated through the sale of these factory-built homes, which are transported to sites and assembled in a fraction of the time required for traditional construction.
The product offering consists of technologically advanced, customizable homes that emphasize sustainability and energy efficiency. Through its proprietary technology platform, TopHat integrates the entire process from architectural design to robotic manufacturing and final installation, ensuring high levels of quality control and cost certainty for clients. A significant milestone in the company's journey was securing a major investment from Goldman Sachs, which has been instrumental in funding its expansion, including the development of the new Derby factory. This financial backing underscores investor confidence in TopHat's capacity to industrialize home-building and provide a scalable solution to the UK's housing demands.
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- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Sector
- Real Estate
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Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
Goldman Sachs
Aviva
Persimmon Homes
Homes England
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