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Lygos

YC W16

San Francisco, US · 55 employees · 5 known investors

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Lygos uses genetically engineered microorganisms to produce industrial chemicals from sugar feedstocks, focusing on compounds where fermentation offers cost advantages compared to fossil fuel-based manufacturing.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W16)

Eric SteeninFounder/CSO

Investors · 5

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Fifty YearsSan Francisco

LG

LG Technology Ventures

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Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K – $500K

FI

First Round CapitalreportedPhiladelphia · $2M – $2M

IA

IA VenturesreportedNew York