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Eric Steen net worth

Eric Steen Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · CSO at Lygos · YC W16
est. wealth $36.4M

Quick answer

Eric Steen's estimated net worth is $36.4M (range $25.48M – $54.6M) as of 2026. Eric Steen is CSO at Lygos. Lygos valuation.

Eric Steen is CSO at Lygos (YC W16). Independent Entrepreneurial Check model estimate from public YC data.

At a glance

NameEric Steen
RoleCSO
CompanyLygos
YC batchW16
Est. company val$130.0M
Assumed ownership28%
Est. paper wealth / net worth$36.4M
$25.48M – $54.6M
  • Company status: Active
  • Education: Stanford University
  • Region: United States of America
  • Industries: Healthcare, Industrial Bio
  • Team size: 55
  • Website: http://www.lygos.com

Who is Eric Steen?

Eric Steen is a co-founder of Lygos, a company that focuses on sustainable bioproducts. He was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2016 batch.

Highlights:

  • Stanford University
  • Y Combinator W16
  • Lygos focuses on sustainable chemicals

About Lygos

Founded in 2010, Lygos is providing biotechnology solutions for today’s renewable chemical challenges. They engineer microbes to convert sugars into high-value, industrial chemicals, targeting compounds where biological production is cost-advantaged over petrochemical production.

FAQ: Eric Steen net worth and Lygos valuation

What is Eric Steen's net worth?

Eric Steen's estimated net worth is $36.4M (range $25.48M – $54.6M) as of 2026. Eric Steen is CSO at Lygos. Entrepreneurial Check publishes an independent model-based estimate from public company and role data. Not verified net worth, and Entrepreneurial Check is not affiliated with Y Combinator or the profiled companies.

What is Lygos valuation?

Lygos's estimated valuation on Entrepreneurial Check is $130.0M. That valuation, or a disclosed round when one is public, is the source for the paper-wealth estimate. Independent model output — not a verified appraisal or official mark.

What is Eric Steen's role?

Eric Steen is CSO at Lygos, a Y Combinator-backed startup (batch W16).