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Tinker

DefunctYC S14

Waterloo, CA · Founded 2014 · 4 known investors

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Tinker is a cryptocurrency trading firm that provides market making services for digital assets 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 MacLeodCEOGareth 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 CreechCTO2013–2016
RRRoss Robinson
Ross RobinsonCOO, Software Engineer2014–2016General Partner at Velocity Fund

Investors · 4

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Garage CapitalreportedWaterloo

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TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K

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Related companies · 4

BitaccessBitaccess builds Bitcoin ATM infrastructure for enterprises, enabling customers to convert fiat currency to cryptocurrency at their machines.
CoinbaseCoinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers trading, custody, and financial services for cryptocurrencies, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets to consumers, institutions, and developers. The company operates a full-stack infrastructure including secure custody, liquidity services, stablecoin infrastructure, and global settlement rails.
Protocol LabsProtocol Labs is an innovation network connecting over 750 tech organizations developing breakthrough technologies across web3, AI, AR, VR, BCI, hardware, and related fields. Organizations collaborate to solve shared problems and accelerate R&D across technological frontiers.
ListiaListia is a marketplace where users buy and sell used items across multiple categories using a points-based currency system without transaction fees. The platform serves consumers looking to declutter or acquire secondhand goods through peer-to-peer trading.

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 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 FundersClub, Y Combinator, Garage Capital, Techstars.
Where is Tinker headquartered?
Tinker is headquartered in Waterloo, CA.