Tinker
DefunctYC S14Waterloo, CA · Founded 2014 · 2 known investors
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Tinker is a cryptocurrency trading firm that provides market making services for digital assets on regulated exchanges.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S14)
Tinker was founded in 2014 by Gareth MacLeod, Trevor Creech, and Ross Robinson.
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Gareth MacLeodinFounder/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.
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Trevor CreechinFounder/CTO
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Ross RobinsoninFounder/COO, Software Engineer
Investors · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeed RoundJan 2026Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Tinker do?
- Tinker is a cryptocurrency trading firm that provides market making services for digital assets 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, Techstars.
- Where is Tinker headquartered?
- Tinker is headquartered in Waterloo, CA.