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Tinker

DefunctYC S14

Waterloo, CA · Founded 2014 · 4 known investors

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Tinker is a cryptocurrency electronic trading and market-making firm, handling automated BTC/USD trading on regulated exchanges. At its peak it processed over $10M in daily volume, representing 10-20% of BTC/USD trading on regulated exchanges.

Also known as MacLeod & Robinson, Inc.

Crypto & Web3FintechCrypto / Web3CanadaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S14)

Tinker was founded in 2014 by Gareth MacLeod, Trevor Creech, and Ross Robinson.

GMGareth MacLeod
Gareth MacLeodFounder/CEOGareth MacLeod previously worked at Facebook and studied computer science at the University of Waterloo. He was CEO of a fintech startup that reached billions in transaction volume before founding Tinker.
TCTrevor Creech
Trevor CreechFounder/CTO2013–2016
RRRoss Robinson
Ross RobinsonFounder/COO, Software Engineer2014–2016General Partner at Velocity Fund

Investors · 4

FundersClublisted by FundersClubSan Francisco · $290K

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Garage CapitalreportedWaterloo

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TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K

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ListiaListia operates a mobile auction marketplace where users list used goods and bid on items using earned credits instead of money. Members accumulate credits by signing up, giving away items, and staying active on the platform.

Companies working in the same space as Tinker.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
MacLeod & Robinson, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Tinker do?
Tinker is a cryptocurrency electronic trading and market-making firm, handling automated BTC/USD trading on regulated exchanges. At its peak it processed over $10M in daily volume, representing 10-20% of BTC/USD trading on regulated exchanges.
Who founded Tinker?
Tinker was founded by Gareth MacLeod, Trevor Creech, Ross Robinson in 2014.
Who are Tinker's investors?
Tinker's investors include Y Combinator, FundersClub, Garage Capital, Techstars.
Where is Tinker headquartered?
Tinker is headquartered in Waterloo, CA.