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Michael Chu net worth

Michael Chu Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · Founder at Makani Science · YC S21
est. wealth $10.0M

Quick answer

Michael Chu's estimated net worth is $10.0M (range $7.0M – $15.0M) as of 2026. Michael Chu is Founder at Makani Science. Makani Science valuation.

Michael Chu is Founder at Makani Science (YC S21). Independent Entrepreneurial Check model estimate from public YC data.

At a glance

NameMichael Chu
RoleFounder
CompanyMakani Science
YC batchS21
Est. company val$20.0M
Assumed ownership50%
Est. paper wealth / net worth$10.0M
$7.0M – $15.0M
  • Company status: Active
  • Education: Bachelor's degree from University of California, Berkeley
  • Region: United States of America
  • Industries: Healthcare, Medical Devices
  • Team size: 2
  • Website: http://makaniscience.net/

Who is Michael Chu?

Michael Chu is a co-founder of Makani Science, a startup in Y Combinator's Summer 2021 batch.

Highlights:

  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Stanford University
  • Y Combinator S21

About Makani Science

Makani Science is a medical device company based in Irvine, California. We have created the world's first wireless patch that can accurately and continuously monitor breathing. The company is co-founded by Dr. Michelle Khine and Dr. Michael Chu, two experts in the wearable monitoring space from the University of California, Irvine.

The Makani Science system will collect unique breathing waveforms from patients...

FAQ: Michael Chu net worth and Makani Science valuation

What is Michael Chu's net worth?

Michael Chu's estimated net worth is $10.0M (range $7.0M – $15.0M) as of 2026. Michael Chu is Founder at Makani Science. 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 Makani Science valuation?

Makani Science's estimated valuation on Entrepreneurial Check is $20.0M. 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 Michael Chu's role?

Michael Chu is Founder at Makani Science, a Y Combinator-backed startup (batch S21).