Peter Andreas Thiel (/ t iː l /; born 11 October 1967) is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist. [1] [2] [3] A co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, he was the first outside investor in Facebook.

4 days ago · Peter Thiel (born October 11, 1967, Frankfurt am Main, West Germany) is a German American entrepreneur, venture capitalist and business executive who helped found PayPal, an e-commerce company, and Palantir Technologies, a software firm involved in data analysis.

Sep 21, 2021 · P aypal cofounder Peter Thiel is famous for destroying media outlets, not paying taxes, and being a conservative tech billionaire. A new biography, The Contrarian , suggests that he is after...

2 days ago · PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel remains a general partner of venture capital firm Founders Fund, where he is involved in firm strategy and weighs in on its large investments.

17 hours ago · One is Peter Thiel, the billionaire venture capitalist who was one of Trump’s earliest supporters in the tech world and who spent millions aiding Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio Senate run ...

Apr 11, 2025 · Founders Fund said in a filing with the SEC on Friday that it has closed a $4.6 billion late-stage venture fund.

Nov 23, 2024 · Peter Thiel is an entrepreneur and investor. He started PayPal in 1998, led it as CEO, and took it public in 2002, defining a new era of fast and secure online commerce. In 2004 he made the first outside investment in Facebook, where he serves as a director.

Nov 10, 2024 · Billionaire Peter Thiel has gained a name as one of Silicon Valley's most controversial figures. The PayPal cofounder went on to have a successful career in venture capital.

3 days ago · Peter Thiel Joins Board of Enriched Uranium Startup General Matter. The nuclear power company has raised $50 million in a new funding round. Peter Thiel. Photographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui ...

Oct 3, 2024 · However, Peter Thiel’s rise is equally compelling — marked by bold risks, visionary investments, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. This is the story of how Peter Thiel became one...