Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, Conservative Political Activist |
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| Nationality | German-American |
| Date of Birth | 11/10/1967 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Frankfurt am Main, West Germany |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | German-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for co-founding PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund. First outside investor in Facebook. Net worth estimated at $27.5 billion as of December 2025. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Stanford University |
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| Degree | Philosophy |
Career
| Thiel Capital Management |
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| PayPal |
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| Palantir Technologies |
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| Founders Fund |
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| Clarium Capital |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Palantir Technologies is named after a Tolkien artifact | |
| 2. Originally moved to California as a child | |
| 3. Uses Thiel Foundation and other vehicles to fund projects aligned with scientific and libertarian interests | |
| 4. Palantir offices are named after Middle-earth locations such as Gondor, Rivendell, and the Shire |