Lygos - Better Materials for Better Products

United States
Salem, South Dakota, United States

Company profile

Lygos - Better Materials for Better Products company profile

Lygos, Inc. is a sustainable specialty chemical company accelerating the transition to high-performing, sustainable solutions. We create performance polymers tailored for diverse applications, from agronomy to home care and personal care. With an integrated supply chain, we ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery at commercial scale, enabling brands to meet their performance and sustainability goals. By replacing persistent chemicals with superior alternatives, Lygos is driving measurable environmental and operational impact.

Business identity

Contact email
[email protected]
Operating status
Active
Company type
For Profit
Employee range
51-100 employees
Revenue range
$0-$1M
Founded
2011-01-01, Year

Headquarters

Country code
US
Continent
North America

Capital profile

Funding and company signals

Funding stage
Early Stage Venture
Funding rounds
14
Total equity funding
$43.5M
Last funding
Convertible Note / $160M / 2022-04-18
Last equity funding
Series B / $5M
Investors
17
Lead investors
8
Founders
3
Articles
39

Founders and investors

Founders

Eric SteenJay KeaslingJeffrey Dietrich

Lead investors

First Round CapitalIA VenturesLG Technology VenturesNational Science FoundationOS FundU.S. Department of AgricultureUS Department of EnergyY Combinator

Investors

Fifty YearsFirst Round CapitalLG Technology VenturesNational Science FoundationY Combinator