Co-founder of PayPal · Founder of Palantir & Founders Fund
🌍 German · American · New Zealander · Born October 11, 1967
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Peter Andreas Thiel is a German-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and conservative political activist. He co-founded PayPal in 1998, Palantir Technologies in 2003, and Founders Fund in 2005. He was the first outside investor in Facebook, purchasing a 10.2% stake for $500,000 in 2004. Born in Frankfurt, Germany on October 11, 1967.
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CEO of Tesla & SpaceX · Founder of xAI
PayPal co-founders — both key members of the PayPal Mafia…
Business
Online Payments Platform
Co-founded PayPal with Elon Musk. Served as CEO until 2002 eBay sale…
Business
Data Analytics & Intelligence Platform
Co-founded Palantir Technologies in 2003. Has served as chairman…
Business
Venture Capital Firm
Founded Founders Fund in 2005 with PayPal alumni Ken Howery and Nosek…
Business
Co-founder & CEO of Meta Platforms
First outside investor in Facebook — $500,000 for 10.2% in 2004…
Investment
Aerospace Manufacturer & Space Transport
Founders Fund invested in SpaceX — backed Elon Musk early…
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