Top Tier Holiday Shopping Guide 2018

It’s that time of the year again! Time to start holiday shopping, and this year we have many gifts perfect for all of your friends and families. We have collected a list of our top products of the year from our portfolio companies to help you pick out the latest technology-driven gifts. Please see below our highlights across fashion, food, health and wellness, home goods, and other miscellaneous entertainment and toys.

Many of these products have been used by the team here at Top Tier, so if you have any questions relating to a product or service, please do not hesitate to ask!

2018 fashion trends have focused on a combination of simplicity, comfort and style along with responsible and sustainable sourcing methods.  Away creates modern, lightweight suitcase that includes a removable battery that can charge your phone and other devices. Rothy’s makes stylish woven flats and shoes from recycled plastic that are machine washable. UNTUCKit has a large selection of casual men’s shirt that are designed to be worn untucked.

Food is the new fashion – many new startups have focused on brand, specialization, and comfort to attract new consumers. Crowd Cow is a craft meat delivery platform which works with small family farms to let users choose their cow and their cut. For our San Francisco Bay Area residents, Farmstead delivers incredibly fresh, locally-sourced produce and grocery essentials directly to your doorstep the same day. Tovala is a countertop steam oven that pairs with meal deliveries that cook fresh, healthy meals. Each meal has a barcode that the oven will scan and heat up accordingly so you can cook without any effort at all.

Health and wellness continues to be a popular category as consumers recognize the benefits of exercise and mindfulness. Classpass is a monthly subscription which allows you to have access to the best fitness studios, classes, and experiences in any city all in one membership. Use our link for a discounted first month!Calm and Headspace are two of the leading guided meditation apps with hundreds of themed sessions on everything from stress and sleep to focus and anxiety. Tonal is an intelligent fitness system that attaches to your wall. It’s a digital weight machine that uses electromagnetism to stimulate and control weight combined with built-in personal training videos.

This year we have several products to improve daily living around your home. The Coravin Wine System uses transformational technology that allows you to pour your favorite wine by the glass, without pulling the cork. With no oxidation, you can preserve your wine over weeks, months and longer. Meural is a smart-art frame that allows you to swipe through pictures with the wave of your hand. The Sill has a collection of easy-care plotted plants made to be kept indoors.

Technology has become a tool to enjoy all sorts of goods and services. Check out our miscellaneous section for some of our favorite products! Journy is an online concierge service which helps plan your travels. The company will create a full itinerary with destinations, hotels and restaurant reservations based off of your preferences. Kiwi Crate is a monthly subscription box delivering science, technology, engineering, art, and math projects for kids ages 0-16+. SkydioR1 is an artificial intelligence powered self-flying drone. The camera knows what to film and moves itself with the freedom of flight to get the best shot, letting the user capture otherwise impossible videos.

Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Check out our extended list below!  

What do you think? We welcome your views on these gift ideas and look forward to hearing about some of your own online gift resources. Please let us know via Twitter:@TTCP_SF.