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 |
| Full Name | Peter Andreas Thiel |
Latest News about Peter Thiel
15/04/2025
Peter Thiel donated $10 million to support conservative causes in the 2024 US election cycle, according to financial disclosures released in April 2025. His contributions focused on groups advocating for limited government and free-market policies.
10/02/2025
Thiel's net worth was updated to $27.5 billion by The New York Times in December 2025, reflecting gains from his holdings in Palantir Technologies and other investments. This places him among the 100 richest individuals globally.
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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. He is also a conservative political activist and author. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Stanford University |
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| Degree | Philosophy |
| Additional Degree | MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business |
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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| Munich Re |
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Social Media
| https://twitter.com/peterthiel |
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 | |
| 5. Published the book 'The Diversity Myth' in 1995 | |
| 6. Supported Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and was a key donor in the 2024 election |