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Steve Messinger net worth

Steve Messinger Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · Founder at Perseus Defense · YC S25
est. wealth $8.0M

Quick answer

Steve Messinger's estimated net worth is $8.0M (range $5.6M – $12.0M) as of 2026. Steve Messinger is Founder at Perseus Defense. Perseus Defense valuation.

Steve Messinger is Founder at Perseus Defense (YC S25). Independent Entrepreneurial Check model estimate from public YC data.

At a glance

NameSteve Messinger
RoleFounder
CompanyPerseus Defense
YC batchS25
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: Industrials, Defense
  • Team size: 3
  • Website: https://perseusdefense.com

Who is Steve Messinger?

Steve Messinger is a founder associated with Perseus Defense, which was part of Y Combinator's S25 cohort.

Highlights:

  • Y Combinator S25
  • Perseus Defense

About Perseus Defense

Perseus Defense is building a mass-manufactured Counter UAS solution for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security. Current solutions are one-to-one, too dangerous for use on U.S. soil, and orders of magntiude more expensive than the threats they defeat. Our self-guided missile platform is man-portable and multi-domain capable. It senses, engages, and eliminates threats with drastically...

FAQ: Steve Messinger net worth and Perseus Defense valuation

What is Steve Messinger's net worth?

Steve Messinger's estimated net worth is $8.0M (range $5.6M – $12.0M) as of 2026. Steve Messinger is Founder at Perseus Defense. 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 Perseus Defense valuation?

Perseus Defense'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 Steve Messinger's role?

Steve Messinger is Founder at Perseus Defense, a Y Combinator-backed startup (batch S25).