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Sebastian Werz estimated net worth profile

Sebastian Werz net worth

Sebastian Werz Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · CPO at The Essential · YC W17
est. wealth $8.0M

Quick answer

Sebastian Werz's estimated net worth is $8.0M (range $5.6M – $12.0M) as of 2026. Sebastian Werz is CPO at The Essential. The Essential valuation.

Sebastian Werz is CPO at The Essential (YC W17). Independent Entrepreneurial Check model estimate from public YC data.

At a glance

NameSebastian Werz
RoleCPO
CompanyThe Essential
YC batchW17
Est. company val$20.0M
Assumed ownership40%
Est. paper wealth / net worth$8.0M
$5.6M – $12.0M

Who is Sebastian Werz?

Sebastian Werz is a founder associated with The Essential, which participated in Y Combinator's winter 2017 batch.

Highlights:

  • Y Combinator W17
  • The Essential

About The Essential

The Essential is e-commerce 2.0.

What we do We make and sell the single best version of all your essentials, at the best price possible.

How we do it We're not an "everything store."We sell only the essentials, we're members-only and we only sell our own brand. We cut out the middlemen, the brands, the physical stores and the markups — to make products cost a lot less, all while paying the producer more.

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FAQ: Sebastian Werz net worth and The Essential valuation

What is Sebastian Werz's net worth?

Sebastian Werz's estimated net worth is $8.0M (range $5.6M – $12.0M) as of 2026. Sebastian Werz is CPO at The Essential. 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 The Essential valuation?

The Essential'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 Sebastian Werz's role?

Sebastian Werz is CPO at The Essential, a Y Combinator-backed startup (batch W17).