Peter Thiel

Venture capitalist Peter Thiel wielded significant influence over prominent tech leaders, including Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk at critical junctures in their careers, according to a researcher tracking Founders Fund‘s...

Amid the tragedy of recent flash floods in central Texas, conspiracy theories about “cloud seeding” practices have gained traction on social media, fueled by prominent U.S. political figures. What Happened: The devastating floods have been linked by some to cloud seeding...

Alexandr Wang may not be a name familiar to all investors yet, but he is one of the most recognizable names in the artificial intelligence space, thanks to his co-founding of Scale AI and his previous role as CEO. As Wang steps down from the company and shifts to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), he...

Peter Thiel's fascination with J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" isn't just a personal quirk — it's a strategic theme that runs through his business empire.  From Palantir to Anduril and now Erebor, Thiel's ventures borrow their names from Middle-earth and reflect his ambition to shape the...

Defense tech billionaire Palmer Luckey is spearheading the launch of Erebor, a digital-only bank targeting startups, cryptocurrency businesses, and defense contractors left underserved after Silicon Valley Bank‘s collapse in March 2023. What Happened: The venture brings together a powerhouse...

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel says Elon Musk's plan for "a billion humanoid robots in the U.S. in 10 years" collides with the Tesla chief's alarm over ballooning federal deficits, proof, Thiel argues, that Musk hasn't “thought through" the proposition just yet. What Happened: In a recent...

SpaceX and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk‘s vision for Mars as a political project was reportedly thwarted in 2024 due to concerns about AI and political interference, according to a conversation revealed by Peter Thiel. What Happened: Peter Thiel, the co-founder of PayPal (...

Defense tech firm Anduril Industries has landed $2.5 billion in fresh capital, catapulting its valuation to $30.5 billion and marking a defining moment in its rapid rise within the national security sector. What Happened: Executive Chairman Trae Stephens announced the funding milestone during an...

Venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale is sounding the alarm on Chinese competition in the flying car sector while showcasing American innovation through Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), as regulatory delays threaten U.S. market leadership in the emerging electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)...

Jeffrey Epstein invested $40 million in Peter Thiel‘s Valar Ventures during 2015-2016, creating what has become the largest remaining asset in the deceased financier’s estate. What Happened: The investment, now valued at approximately $170 million according to confidential estate...

Elon Musk has split his time in recent months between his role as CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and his role as senior advisor to President Donald Trump in the White House. The billionaire’s political activities in the U.S., plus his views on Europe, were controversial, to say the least....

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency venture run by the Trump family, secured over $550 million from investors worldwide, but concerns about conflicts between presidential power and private business interests remain. What Happened: WLFI is 60% owned by a Trump family entity and has...

Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) has signed a $29.8 million contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency to enhance its immigration enforcement tools. This new deal is an expansion of an existing agreement and concentrates on tracking visa...

Thanks to their shared history in the venture capital space, there is some overlap in investments and past company dealings between Peter Thiel and Vice President J.D. Vance. A Medicare startup that recently raised $75 million at a $1.5 billion valuation counts Thiel and Vance as early investors...

Peter Thiel said the United States urgently needs an overhaul in its economic relationship with China, highlighting that China directly accounts for roughly a quarter of America’s trade deficit, with another quarter linked indirectly. What Happened: Thiel spoke with fellow Palantir co-founder...