Tin Can

Here at Tin Can, we’re working to give kids the social independence we had growing up - without smart phones.

Consumer and social

Latest funding

$12M Seed · December 17, 2025

Led by Greylock · Source: geekwire.com

Latest round on record: Seed, May 2026, amount undisclosed.

All 3 rounds ↓

Website: tincan.kids.

Category: Consumer and social.

Stage: Seed.

Based in: Seattle, United States.

Last round: May 11, 2026 · 188 days ago.

On Recent Funding since: Sep 29, 2026.

Signals

Website registeredSep 18, 2024 (2 years old)

About Tin Can

We’ve built a modern remix of the classic home phone, running on a private network with safety-first features, thoughtful design, and a few delightful surprises along the way.

TIMELINE · MONEY RAISED

Tin Can | 455 days from website to first raise on record

Raised $12M in 1 sourced round·1 signal before the first raise

Money raised, round by round (amounts linked to their source). Pins are dated signals; hover the icons for dates.

Funding rounds

Date	Round	Amount	Lead	Source
May 11, 2026	Seed	undisclosed	—	fundraisingfox.com
Dec 23, 2025	Pre Seed	undisclosed	—	fundraisingfox.com
Dec 17, 2025	Seed	$12M	GGreylock	geekwire.com

Timeline

September 18, 2024
Website created

Investors

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Sources and API

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