Lygos
Lygos engineers yeast to convert sugar into high-value industrial…
Y CombinatorWinter 2016ActiveHealthcareIndustrial BioSynthetic BiologyClimateBiotechnology
What they do
Problem
Industrial chemicals are often produced from petrochemicals, creating cost and sustainability challenges for manufacturers seeking renewable alternatives.
Solution
The company engineers yeast and other microbes to convert sugar feedstocks into high-value industrial chemicals via fermentation.
Who it's for
Chemical manufacturers and industrial product companies seeking renewable, cost-advantaged chemical inputs.
Founders
Eric Steen
Founder/CSO
Company timeline
- YC batchWinter 2016
- StatusActive
- Team size55 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
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