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James Heaney net worth

James Heaney Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · CTO at Grade · YC W26
est. wealth $8.0M

Quick answer

James Heaney's estimated net worth is $8.0M (range $5.6M – $12.0M) as of 2026. James Heaney is CTO at Grade. Grade valuation.

James Heaney is CTO at Grade (YC W26). Independent Entrepreneurial Check model estimate from public YC data.

At a glance

NameJames Heaney
RoleCTO
CompanyGrade
YC batchW26
Est. company val$20.0M
Assumed ownership40%
Est. paper wealth / net worth$8.0M
$5.6M – $12.0M
  • Company status: Active
  • Region: United States of America
  • Industries: Fintech
  • Team size: 2
  • Website: https://usegrade.com

Who is James Heaney?

James Heaney is a co-founder of Grade, participating in Y Combinator's Winter 2026 batch.

About Grade

Grade is the API for performance-based payroll. Think of us like Deel or Gusto, but our payouts are for work completed, not hours. Companies use Grade to pay AI agents and contractors based on results: tasks completed, targets hit, work delivered. We handle compliance, tax reporting, and global payouts.

FAQ: James Heaney net worth and Grade valuation

What is James Heaney's net worth?

James Heaney's estimated net worth is $8.0M (range $5.6M – $12.0M) as of 2026. James Heaney is CTO at Grade. 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 Grade valuation?

Grade'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 James Heaney's role?

James Heaney is CTO at Grade, a Y Combinator-backed startup (batch W26).