YCS14· OtherTinker
Digital Currency Market Making
InactiveChecked 16h ago
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
SFOXS14Crypto-currency trading platform.Shared: crypto / web3Active
HexelW18Create a cryptocurrency for your community.Shared: crypto / web3Inactive
CoinbaseS12Buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies.Shared: crypto / web3Public
LittioW23Dollar banking for people in Latin AmericaShared: crypto / web3Active
Helicarrier (prev Buycoins)S18Cryptocurrency infrastructure for Africa.Shared: crypto / web3Active
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
AYC FundW22AI-native crypto hedge fundShared: crypto / web3Active
BenW18The easiest way to learn about, buy, and store cryptocurrency.Shared: crypto / web3Inactive
DecentW22Cross-chain routing + trading APIs. One-click transactions with any…Shared: crypto / web3Acquired
PrimeVaultS22Infrastructure powering stablecoin and digital financeShared: crypto / web3Active
ValiuS19USD mobile banking for LatAm's businesses and peopleShared: crypto / web3Inactive
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Batchmates in Summer 2014.
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CheckrS14People infrastructure for the future of workActive
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About Tinker
Tinker is a cryptocurrency electronic trading & market making firm, founded in 2014. At our peak we've processed $10m+ in daily volumes and represented 10-20% of all BTCUSD trading on regulated exchanges.
Waterloo, ON, Canada
Tinker: questions
Which YC batch was Tinker in?
Tinker was in Y Combinator's Summer 2014 batch (S14).
Is Tinker still active?
Y Combinator lists Tinker as inactive.
Where is Tinker based?
Tinker lists Waterloo, ON, Canada as its location on YC's directory.
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