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Tin Can

Seattle, US · 9 known investors

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Tin Can makes a Wi-Fi landline phone for children that allows voice calls only to a parent-approved contact list, blocking strangers, robocalls, and scammers. The device has no apps, texting, or games, is managed through a companion mobile app, and offers a free Tin Can-to-Tin Can calling plan plus a paid subscription for calling regular phone numbers.

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Founders & leadership

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Graeme
CKChet Kittleson
Chet KittlesonFounderChet Kittleson is the founder of Tin Can, a Wi-Fi landline phone designed for children that enables voice calls to parent-approved contacts while blocking unknown callers and scams. He previously observed concerns around early smartphone adoption in childhood and developed the device to offer kids communication independence without internet access.
MBMax Blumen
Max BlumenFounder

Investors · 9

Data Techlisted by Data TechSeattle

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Greylock Partnerslisted by Greylock PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $200M

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Imaginary Venture Capitallisted by Imaginary Venture CapitalNew York · $1M – $10M
Marketplacelisted by MarketplaceSan Francisco · $100K – $250K

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Newfund Capitallisted by Newfund CapitalParis · $250K – $2M

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Pioneer Square Labslisted by Pioneer Square LabsSeattle

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Tunitas Ventureslisted by Tunitas VenturesMenlo Parkvia Eric Ver Ploeg · inferred
Mother VenturesreportedNew York

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In the news

Tin Can Raises $3.5M Pre-Seed Fundingleadsontrees.com · Dec 2025Tin Can dials up another $12M to meet soaring demand for landline-style phone for kids – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Dec 2025Landline-inspired phone startup raises $3.5M; investor calls it one of the most 'viral businesses' he's seen – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Sep 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Tin Can do?
Tin Can makes a Wi-Fi landline phone for children that allows voice calls only to a parent-approved contact list, blocking strangers, robocalls, and scammers. The device has no apps, texting, or games, is managed through a companion mobile app, and offers a free Tin Can-to-Tin Can calling plan plus a paid subscription for calling regular phone numbers.
Who founded Tin Can?
Tin Can was founded by Graeme, Chet Kittleson, Max Blumen.
Who are Tin Can's investors?
Tin Can's investors include Collaborative Fund, Data Tech, Greylock Partners, Imaginary Venture Capital, Marketplace, Newfund Capital, Pioneer Square Labs, Tunitas Ventures and 1 more.
Where is Tin Can headquartered?
Tin Can is headquartered in Seattle, US.