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Peter Thiel
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1967
Peter Andreas Thiel is a German-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and conservative political activist. A co-founder of PayPal (1998), Palantir Technologies (2003), and Founders Fund (2005), he was also the first outside investor in Facebook (2004). According to The New York Times, as of December 2025, Thiel's estimated net worth stood at US$27.5 billion, placing him among the 100 richest individuals in the world.
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About Peter Thiel
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1967
Peter Andreas Thiel is a German-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and conservative political activist. A co-founder of PayPal (1998), Palantir Technologies (2003), and Founders Fund (2005), he was also the first outside investor in Facebook (2004). According to The New York Times, as of December 2025, Thiel's estimated net worth stood at US$27.5 billion, placing him among the 100 richest individuals in the world.
Peter Thiel was born in Frankfurt and holds triple citizenship in Germany, the United States, and New Zealand.
His professional career is exceptionally diverse, spanning from theoretical computer science and finance to technology entrepreneurship.
Beyond his role as an investor and banker, Thiel is known for his strategic skills as a chess player.
He is the founder of The Stanford Review, a publication that reflects his interest in intellectual and social debate.
His written work explores complex themes ranging from the history of doctrines to social conditions in Germany.
