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James Yu net worth

James Yu Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · Founder & CPO at Parse · YC S11
est. wealth $5.0M

Quick answer

James Yu's estimated net worth is $5.0M (range $3.5M – $7.5M) as of 2026. James Yu is Founder & CPO at Parse. Parse valuation.

James Yu is Founder & CPO at Parse (YC S11). Independent Entrepreneurial Check model estimate from public YC data.

At a glance

NameJames Yu
RoleFounder & CPO
CompanyParse
YC batchS11
Est. company val$100.0M
Assumed ownership5%
Est. paper wealth / net worth$5.0M
$3.5M – $7.5M
  • Company status: Acquired
  • Education: Stanford University
  • Region: United States of America
  • Industries: B2B, Engineering, Product and Design
  • Team size: 11
  • Website: http://parse.com

Who is James Yu?

James Yu is a co-founder of Parse, a company that aimed to provide a backend platform for mobile applications before being acquired by Facebook.

Highlights:

  • Stanford University
  • Facebook
  • Y Combinator S11

About Parse

Parse offers cloud-based software developer kits that enable users to create apps for desktop, mobile, and embedded devices. Its product portfolio is comprised of Parse Core to save data in the cloud; make the app social; run custom app code in the Parse Cloud; schedule recurring tasks such as sending engagement emails, updating data, and long running computation; share data between platforms; and get a local...

FAQ: James Yu net worth and Parse valuation

What is James Yu's net worth?

James Yu's estimated net worth is $5.0M (range $3.5M – $7.5M) as of 2026. James Yu is Founder & CPO at Parse. 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 Parse valuation?

Parse's estimated valuation on Entrepreneurial Check is $100.0M. 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 James Yu's role?

James Yu is Founder & CPO at Parse, a Y Combinator-backed startup (batch S11).