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Peter Thiel

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Co-founder PayPal, Palantir, Founders Fund; primary network architect

Billionaire venture capitalist and political operator. Co-founded PayPal with Musk, founded Palantir Technologies with CIA seed funding, manages Thiel Capital and Founders Fund. Donated $1.25M to Trump 2016 campaign, introduced JD Vance to Trump. Primary funder and ideological architect of the network traced in this document.

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← David Sacks person
professional/PayPal Mafia
David Sacks served as Chief Operating Officer at PayPal, where Peter Thiel was co-founder and CEO. Both are members of the 'PayPal Mafia' - the group of early PayPal executives who went on to found or invest in major tech companies.
← David Sacks person
professional/colleague
Both were part of the PayPal executive team - Sacks served as Chief Operating Officer at PayPal while Thiel was a co-founder and executive. They are part of the 'PayPal Mafia' network of former PayPal executives.
← David Sacks person
professional/business
David Sacks served as Chief Operating Officer at PayPal, where Peter Thiel was a co-founder and CEO. Both are part of the 'PayPal Mafia' network of former PayPal executives.
← Thiel Capital company
Ownership/Control
Thiel Capital LLC is Peter Thiel's personal investment office and family office, managing his personal wealth and investments. Peter Thiel is listed as employer on FEC filings for his political contributions.
← Thiel Capital company
ownership_control
Thiel Capital LLC is Peter Thiel's personal investment vehicle and family office, managing his personal wealth and investments. Peter Thiel is the principal of Thiel Capital, with FEC filings listing 'Thiel Capital' as his employer on individual political contribution records.
← Clarium Capital company
founder_and_owner
Peter Thiel founded Clarium Capital in 2002 and is listed as the principal owner in SEC registration documents for Clarium Capital
← Clarium Capital company
Founder and Principal Owner
Peter Thiel founded Clarium Capital in 2002 and is listed as the principal owner in SEC registration documents for Clarium Capital. Clarium Capital is listed as his employer on FEC political contribution filings.
→ Palantir Technologies company
Co-Founder and Chairman
Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies in 2003 and serves as Chairman of the Board, with beneficial ownership disclosed in SEC proxy statements and Form 4 filings since the company's September 2020 direct listing. He held approximately 7% ownership stake at IPO.
Facts (100)
Primary — Government & Official Records (64)
primary THIEL, PETER of WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA (employer: FOUNDERS FUND, occupation: MANAGING PARTNER) made a campaign contribution of $-3.5K to DON BACON FOR CONGRESS on 2025-08-29. FEC transaction ID: A4793172D928C4A4FBD4.
primary THIEL, PETER of LOS ANGELES, CA (employer: FOUNDERS FUND, occupation: MANAGING PARTNER) made a campaign contribution of $-3.5K to FRIENDS OF DAVID SCHWEIKERT on 2025-10-16. FEC transaction ID: ABC45F5646CA249CC97B.
primary THIEL, PETER A. of LOS ANGELES, CA (employer: SELF EMPLOYED, occupation: INVESTOR) made a campaign contribution of $3.5K to JACE YARBROUGH FOR CONGRESS on 2025-12-24. FEC transaction ID: A83C816CE406845B9B76.
primary THIEL, PETER A. MR. of MIAMI, FL (employer: THIEL CAPITAL, occupation: CHAIRMAN) made a campaign contribution of $1.50M to CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION on 2026-02-03. FEC transaction ID: SA11A.9761776.
primary THIELEN, PETER of PLYMOUTH, MN (employer: GENERAL MILLS, occupation: ENGINEER III) made a campaign contribution of $22 to GENERAL MILLS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE on unknown date. FEC transaction ID: 55428-P129636.
primary THIELEN, PETER of PLYMOUTH, MN (employer: GENERAL MILLS, occupation: ENGINEER III) made a campaign contribution of $11 to GENERAL MILLS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE on unknown date. FEC transaction ID: 55423-P127994.
primary THIELEN, PETER of PLYMOUTH, MN (employer: GENERAL MILLS, occupation: ENGINEER III) made a campaign contribution of $22 to GENERAL MILLS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE on unknown date. FEC transaction ID: 55426-P128758.
primary Peter Thiel filed filing with the SEC on 2022-02-14. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2022-02-14 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Peter Thiel (2022-02-14)
primary Peter Thiel filed filing with the SEC on 2024-02-14. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2024-02-14 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Peter Thiel (2024-02-14)
primary Peter Thiel filed filing with the SEC on 2023-04-24. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2023-04-24 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Peter Thiel (2023-04-24)
primary Peter Thiel filed filing with the SEC on 2021-02-16. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2021-02-16 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Peter Thiel (2021-02-16)
primary Palantir Technologies, co-founded by Thiel, has been subject of numerous congressional inquiries and Government Accountability Office reports regarding federal contracts
Date: Various Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary The New Zealand Labour Party raised parliamentary questions about the citizenship decision and the process by which it was granted
Date: 2017 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary New Zealand Internal Affairs documents released in 2017 confirmed Thiel spent only 12 days in New Zealand before receiving citizenship, citing his 'exceptional circumstances' as a prominent investor
Date: 2017 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Peter Thiel was granted New Zealand citizenship in 2011 under exceptional circumstances, despite not meeting standard residency requirements, which later became subject of parliamentary questions and public records requests in New Zealand
Date: 2011 (citizenship granted); 2017 (publicly disclosed) Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel publicly stated his motivation for funding the litigation was Gawker's 2007 article that discussed his sexual orientation, which he considered a privacy violation
Date: 2016 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Gawker Media filed for bankruptcy in June 2016 following the Bollea verdict and was subsequently sold to Univision
Date: 2016-06 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel's secret funding of the Gawker litigation was publicly revealed in May 2016 when he confirmed his involvement to the New York Times
Date: 2016-05 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Peter Thiel funded Hulk Hogan's (Terry Bollea) lawsuit against Gawker Media, which resulted in a $140 million jury verdict in March 2016
Date: 2016-03 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Court records from Palantir's lawsuit against the U.S. Army (2016) became public, revealing details about government procurement processes and Palantir's attempts to secure contracts
Date: 2016-2018 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel's personal financial disclosures became partially public through his role on the Facebook board of directors, as documented in Facebook/Meta proxy statements filed with SEC
Date: 2005-2022 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Palantir's S-1 filing with the SEC for its 2020 direct listing disclosed that approximately 56% of revenue came from government contracts
Date: September 2020 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel served on President Trump's transition team in 2016, a role that generated public documentation through transition team disclosure requirements
Date: November-December 2016 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary FEC filings document Thiel's political contributions, including $1.25 million to the pro-Trump Make America Number 1 super PAC in 2016
Date: 2016 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Palantir Technologies, co-founded by Thiel, has filed numerous government contract disclosures through USASpending.gov and FPDS (Federal Procurement Data System) for work with agencies including CIA, NSA, FBI, ICE, and the Department of Defense
Date: 2008-present Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Palantir's government revenue and major contract information is disclosed in SEC filings following its 2020 direct listing
Date: 2020-present Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Federal contracts are awarded to Palantir Technologies Inc. as a corporate entity, not to Peter Thiel personally
Date: N/A Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Palantir has received contracts from Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and intelligence agencies
Date: 2010s-present Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Palantir Technologies is a registered federal contractor with awards searchable on USASpending.gov
Date: Ongoing Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies in 2003 and served as its chairman
Date: 2003-present Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel supported Ron Paul's 2012 presidential campaign with a Super PAC contribution of $2.6 million to Endorse Liberty
Date: 2012 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel has made maximum individual contributions to various Republican Senate and House candidates over multiple election cycles
Date: 2010-2022 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel spoke at the 2016 Republican National Convention in support of Donald Trump
Date: July 2016 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel donated $1.25 million to a Super PAC supporting Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign
Date: 2016 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel was a major donor to the Club for Growth, a conservative political organization
Date: 2016-2022 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel contributed approximately $15 million to Saving Arizona PAC, supporting Blake Masters' 2022 Senate campaign
Date: 2021-2022 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Peter Thiel contributed $15 million to Protect Ohio Values PAC, a Super PAC supporting J.D. Vance's 2022 Senate campaign
Date: 2021-2022 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Form 4 filings document Thiel's periodic sales of Palantir stock following the expiration of lockup periods
Date: 2021-2023 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Founders Fund, Thiel's venture capital firm, appears in SEC filings of portfolio companies that have gone public, documenting pre-IPO investments
Date: Various Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Palantir SEC filings show Thiel held Class F shares with enhanced voting rights, documented in proxy statements and beneficial ownership tables
Date: 2020-present Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary As a co-founder and board member of Palantir Technologies, Thiel's shareholdings are disclosed in Palantir's SEC filings including the S-1 registration statement for its September 2020 direct listing
Date: September 2020 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel filed Form 4 insider trading disclosures as a Facebook board member, documenting share sales including significant dispositions following the IPO
Date: 2012-2022 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Peter Thiel filed Schedule 13G and 13D forms with the SEC related to his Facebook shareholdings, documenting his status as an early investor who acquired shares in 2004
Date: 2012 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel spent only 12 days in New Zealand before citizenship was granted, according to documents released under New Zealand's Official Information Act
Date: 2011 (revealed 2017) Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Internal Affairs Minister at the time of citizenship grant was Nathan Guy; the matter was reviewed by subsequent minister Peter Dunne who confirmed the grant was lawful under the Citizenship Act 1977 Section 9
Date: 2017 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary New Zealand Parliament records show questions were raised in 2017 regarding Peter Thiel's grant of citizenship in 2011 under exceptional circumstances, despite not meeting standard residency requirements
Date: 2017 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
VERIFIED primary Palantir Technologies, co-founded by Thiel, has been involved in multiple federal contract disputes and litigation, though Thiel is typically not a named individual party
Date: Various Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Gawker Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2016 following the verdict, listing the judgment as a primary liability
Date: June 2016 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel confirmed publicly in May 2016 that he had provided approximately $10 million to fund the Bollea v. Gawker litigation
Date: May 2016 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Peter Thiel financed Terry Bollea (Hulk Hogan) v. Gawker Media LLC, case filed in Florida state court, which resulted in a $140 million jury verdict against Gawker in March 2016
Date: 2012-2016 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel's Founders Fund and personal investments in various companies are partially disclosed through SEC 13F filings for the fund
Date: Ongoing Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary New Zealand government records confirmed Thiel was granted citizenship in 2011 under exceptional circumstances, despite spending only 12 days in the country, following a disclosed $1 million donation to Christchurch earthquake relief
Date: 2011, disclosed 2017 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Palantir went public via direct listing in September 2020 (NYSE: PLTR), requiring extensive SEC disclosures including Thiel's ownership stake of approximately 7% at IPO
Date: September 2020 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary As a publicly traded company board member (Facebook/Meta), Thiel's stock transactions and compensation were disclosed in SEC filings until his departure from the board in 2022
Date: 2005-2022 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel served on the Trump transition team's executive committee in 2016-2017, a role requiring certain ethics disclosures
Date: 2016-2017 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Thiel contributed approximately $15 million to support J.D. Vance's 2022 Ohio Senate campaign through super PAC Protect Ohio Values, per FEC filings
Date: 2021-2022 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary FEC records show Thiel donated $1.25 million to the pro-Trump super PAC Make America Number 1 in 2016
Date: 2016 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies in 2003, which has received billions in government contracts from agencies including CIA, FBI, NSA, and Department of Defense, requiring standard government contractor disclosures
Date: 2003-present Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary USASpending.gov would list contracts under 'Palantir Technologies Inc.' rather than Peter Thiel's name personally, as individuals do not typically hold direct federal contracts
Date: N/A Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Peter Thiel served as Palantir's Chairman of the Board, maintaining significant equity stake in the company
Date: 2003-present Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Palantir received contracts from HHS and CDC related to COVID-19 data tracking and response efforts
Date: 2020-2021 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Palantir won a major Army contract (Army Vantage) initially valued at approximately $800 million, later expanded
Date: 2019 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Palantir's largest federal contract relationships include the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, and intelligence community agencies
Date: 2010s-2024 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
primary Palantir Technologies, co-founded by Peter Thiel in 2003, is a major federal contractor with cumulative contract awards exceeding $2 billion as documented in federal procurement databases
Date: 2003-present Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
Secondary — Press & Filings (32)
secondary Palantir's federal contracting revenue flows through Palantir USG Inc., a subsidiary specifically structured for government work, creating a corporate layer between federal payments and Thiel's personal shareholding
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Peter Thiel's Class B and Class F founder shares in Palantir carry 10-to-1 voting power over Class A shares, meaning stock sales of Class A shares would reduce his economic benefit from federal contracts while potentially preserving disproportionate corporate control
Date: 2020 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Thiel's executive committee role on the Trump transition team would have provided access to personnel discussions for intelligence community positions without requiring disclosure of specific individuals under consideration
Date: 2016-2017 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary The President's Intelligence Advisory Board appointment process structurally allows for extensive pre-nomination consideration without generating publicly accessible records, unlike Senate-confirmed positions
Date: 2017 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Thiel's documented 2022 Super PAC contributions totaled approximately $25 million rather than the claimed $30M+, with $15M to Saving Arizona PAC and $10M to Protect Ohio Values PAC
Date: 2022 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Peter Thiel's political giving continued at substantial levels post-2022, including a $1.5 million contribution to Club for Growth Action in February 2026, contradicting claims of cessation or significant reduction
Date: 2026 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary No parliamentary records found for "Peter Thiel" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Peter Thiel — Parliamentary records (no results)
secondary No court records found for "Peter Thiel" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Peter Thiel — Court records (no results)
secondary No lobbying disclosures found for "Peter Thiel" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Peter Thiel — Lobbying disclosures (no results)
secondary Palantir operates a subsidiary specifically structured for government contracting—Palantir USG Inc.—which holds facility security clearances and serves as the contracting entity for classified work, creating corporate infrastructure dedicated to federal revenue capture
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture capital arm, was an early investor in Palantir Technologies circa 2004-2005, creating a structural relationship where the intelligence community served as both seed funder and subsequent major customer
Date: 2004-2005 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Palantir's dual-class share structure grants Class B shares 10 votes per share compared to 1 vote for Class A shares, with Thiel holding Class B and Class F founder shares that provide voting control disproportionate to his economic ownership stake
Date: 2020 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Peter Thiel's role on the Trump transition team executive committee in 2016-2017 did not require Senate confirmation or public testimony, unlike cabinet-level nominees
Date: 2016-2017 Added: 06 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Despite Palantir Technologies holding over $2 billion in federal contracts with sensitive agencies including ICE, CIA, and DOD, no congressional committee has publicly called Peter Thiel as chairman to testify about the company's government work
Date: 2024 Added: 06 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Federal procurement litigation structurally names corporate contractor entities rather than individual shareholders or directors, meaning Thiel's non-party status reflects standard legal practice rather than deliberate distancing
Added: 06 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Palantir's SEC 10-K filings contain required disclosures of material legal proceedings involving the company, providing a corporate summary of litigation exposure
Date: 2020-present Added: 06 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary GAO bid protest records document multiple protests filed by Palantir entities against federal agency contract decisions
Added: 06 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Palantir USG Inc. v. United States (Case No. 16-784C) in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims resulted in a 2016 ruling that the Army violated federal procurement law by not considering Palantir's commercial software for the DCGS-A program
Date: 2016 Added: 06 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Thiel's 2022 political spending represented a significant concentration in Senate races featuring candidates with prior professional or investment relationships with Thiel (Vance was a former Mithril Capital employee; Masters was a former Thiel Capital employee)
Date: 2022 Added: 06 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Peter Thiel's combined Super PAC contributions to Saving Arizona PAC (~$15M) and Protect Ohio Values PAC ($10M) totaled approximately $25 million in the 2022 cycle, funding two Senate candidates associated with the 'New Right' movement
Date: 2021-2022 Added: 06 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Thiel has been referenced in U.S. Senate and House hearings concerning technology companies, data privacy, and Palantir's government contracts, though primarily in discussions rather than direct testimony
Date: Various, 2010s-2020s Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Thiel funded multiple lawsuits against Gawker Media beyond the Bollea case, reportedly spending approximately $10 million on legal efforts
Date: 2016 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Thiel was reportedly considered for positions including the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, though formal nomination disclosures were not filed as he did not take a formal government position
Date: 2017 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary As a co-founder and major shareholder, Thiel benefits financially from Palantir's federal contract revenue
Date: Ongoing Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Total reported political contributions by Thiel exceeded $30 million in the 2022 election cycle alone
Date: 2022 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Thiel-affiliated entities have filed SEC documents related to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), including involvement with Bridgetown Holdings
Date: 2020-2021 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Thiel himself has not provided direct testimony before US Congress in any widely documented public hearing
Date: As of 2024 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary US Senate Judiciary Committee records include references to Palantir Technologies (Thiel's company) in hearings on government surveillance and data privacy
Date: Various, 2013-2020 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Thiel was a plaintiff in early litigation related to PayPal's corporate formation and control disputes in the late 1990s-early 2000s
Date: 1999-2000 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Anduril Industries, founded by Palmer Luckey with Thiel's Founders Fund investment, also holds defense contracts, representing indirect Thiel connection to federal spending
Date: 2017-present Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Total documented political contributions by Thiel in the 2022 cycle exceeded $30 million, making him one of the largest individual Republican donors that cycle
Date: 2022 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Thiel reportedly indicated he would not be a major donor in the 2024 election cycle, stepping back from large political contributions
Date: 2023 Added: 05 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
Inferential — AI-Reasoned (4)
inferential Thiel's post-2022 political strategy appears to have shifted from candidate-specific Super PACs to broader conservative infrastructure organizations like Club for Growth Action
Date: 2025-2026 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential Peter Thiel's SEC Form 4 filings following Palantir's 2020 direct listing document substantial stock sales, potentially reducing his proportional financial benefit from federal contract revenue compared to his position at IPO
Date: 2020-2024 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential Thiel's consideration for the President's Intelligence Advisory Board did not proceed to formal nomination, thereby avoiding the public disclosure and potential congressional review that formal nomination would have triggered
Date: 2017 Added: 06 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
FLAGGED inferential Media reports indicated Thiel planned to significantly reduce or cease political donations following the 2022 cycle, suggesting the $30M+ investment represented a targeted peak rather than baseline giving
Date: 2022-2023 Added: 06 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
All Connections (81)
→ Palantir Technologies company
Co-Founder and Chairman primary since 2003
Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies in 2003 and serves as Chairman of the Board, with beneficial ownership disclosed in SEC proxy statements and Form 4 filings since the company's September 2020 direct listing. He held approximately 7% ownership stake at IPO.
→ Alex Karp person
Co-Founder Relationship primary since 2003
Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies in 2003, where Alex Karp serves as CEO. Both are documented in Palantir's SEC filings as company principals.
→ JD Vance person
Major Political Donor primary since 2022
Thiel contributed $10 million to Protect Ohio Values PAC, a Super PAC supporting J.D. Vance's 2022 U.S. Senate campaign in Ohio, as documented in FEC filings.
→ Founders Fund company
Founder/Principal primary since 2005
Thiel's Founders Fund investments are partially disclosed through SEC 13F filings. The fund invested in companies including Anduril Industries.
→ Palmer Luckey person
Investor Relationship primary since 2017
Anduril Industries, founded by Palmer Luckey, received investment from Thiel's Founders Fund, representing an indirect Thiel connection to federal defense spending through Anduril's defense contracts.
→ Anduril Industries company
Investor via Founders Fund primary since 2017
Anduril Industries, founded by Palmer Luckey with Thiel's Founders Fund investment, holds defense contracts, representing indirect Thiel connection to federal spending.
→ Thiel Capital company
Founder/Principal inferential since 2011
Thiel Capital is Peter Thiel's personal investment vehicle, through which he manages various investments and holdings.
→ Clarium Capital company
Founder inferential since 2002
Thiel founded Clarium Capital, a global macro hedge fund, as part of his investment management activities.
→ Valar Ventures company
Founder/Principal inferential since 2010
Valar Ventures is a Thiel-affiliated venture capital entity; Schedule 13D/13G filings have been made disclosing Thiel-affiliated entities' stakes in various companies.
→ Steve Bannon person
Trump Transition Team Colleagues secondary since 2016
Thiel served on the Trump transition team's executive committee in 2016-2017, during which Steve Bannon was also a key figure in the transition.
→ David Sacks person
PayPal Co-Founder/Business Associate secondary since 1999
David Sacks was part of the PayPal founding team alongside Thiel. SEC filings related to PayPal's 2002 IPO and acquisition by eBay included disclosures of founding team ownership.
→ Elon Musk person
PayPal Co-Founder/Business Associate secondary since 2000
Elon Musk and Peter Thiel were both involved in PayPal through the merger of Confinity and X.com. SEC filings related to PayPal's 2002 IPO included disclosures of ownership.
→ Alex Karp person
Business Partner/Co-Founder primary since 2003
Alex Karp is CEO of Palantir Technologies, which Peter Thiel co-founded in 2003. Both are documented in Palantir's SEC filings as key executives and shareholders.
→ JD Vance person
Political Donor/Supporter primary since 2022
Thiel contributed $10-15 million to Protect Ohio Values PAC, a Super PAC supporting J.D. Vance's 2022 U.S. Senate campaign in Ohio, as documented in FEC filings.
→ Palmer Luckey person
Investor primary since 2017
Anduril Industries, founded by Palmer Luckey, received investment from Thiel's Founders Fund. Anduril holds defense contracts, representing an indirect Thiel connection to federal spending.
→ Bridgetown Holdings instrument
SPAC Involvement primary since 2020
Thiel-affiliated entities have filed SEC documents related to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), including involvement with Bridgetown Holdings.
→ Alex Karp person
Business Partner / Co-Founder primary since 2003
Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies with Alex Karp in 2003. Karp serves as CEO while Thiel serves as Chairman, as documented in Palantir's SEC filings.
→ JD Vance person
Political Donor / Supporter primary since 2022
Thiel contributed $10-15 million to Protect Ohio Values PAC, a Super PAC supporting J.D. Vance's 2022 U.S. Senate campaign in Ohio, as documented in FEC filings.
→ Founders Fund company
Founder / Principal primary since 2005
Thiel's venture capital firm Founders Fund appears in SEC filings of portfolio companies that have gone public, documenting pre-IPO investments. The fund made investments including in Anduril Industries.
→ Anduril Industries company
Investor (via Founders Fund) primary since 2017
Anduril Industries, founded by Palmer Luckey, received investment from Thiel's Founders Fund. Anduril holds defense contracts, representing an indirect Thiel connection to federal spending.
→ Palmer Luckey person
Investor / Business Relationship primary since 2017
Thiel's Founders Fund invested in Anduril Industries, founded by Palmer Luckey. This represents a significant investor-founder relationship in the defense technology sector.
Indirect (via Palantir contracts) primary since 2003
Palantir Technologies, co-founded by Thiel, has received government contracts from the CIA, requiring standard government contractor disclosures.
Indirect (via Palantir contracts) primary since 2003
Palantir Technologies, co-founded by Thiel, has received government contracts from the FBI, requiring standard government contractor disclosures.
Indirect (via Palantir contracts) primary since 2003
Palantir Technologies, co-founded by Thiel, has received government contracts from the NSA, requiring standard government contractor disclosures.
Indirect (via Palantir contracts) primary since 2003
Palantir Technologies has contract relationships with the Department of Defense and intelligence community agencies, with cumulative federal contract awards exceeding $2 billion.
→ US Army institution
Indirect (via Palantir contracts) primary since 2018
Palantir won the Army Vantage contract initially valued at approximately $800 million, later expanded. The U.S. Army is among Palantir's largest federal contract relationships.
→ Steve Bannon person
Political Association (Trump Campaign/Transition) secondary since 2016
Thiel served on the Trump transition team's executive committee in 2016-2017, during which Bannon was also a key figure in the Trump campaign and transition.
→ Robert Mercer person
Co-Donor / Political Alliance primary since 2016
Both Thiel and Robert Mercer were major donors to pro-Trump efforts in 2016. Thiel donated $1.25 million to Make America Number 1, a Super PAC associated with the Mercer family.
→ Rebekah Mercer person
Co-Donor / Political Alliance primary since 2016
Thiel donated to Make America Number 1, a Super PAC associated with the Mercer family including Rebekah Mercer, supporting Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.
→ David Sacks person
Business Partner (PayPal Mafia) secondary since 1999
Thiel and Sacks were both part of PayPal's founding team. Thiel's ownership as co-founder and CEO was disclosed in PayPal's 2002 IPO and subsequent eBay acquisition filings.
→ Elon Musk person
Business Partner (PayPal) secondary since 2000
Thiel and Musk were both involved in PayPal's formation and early corporate history. SEC filings related to PayPal's 2002 IPO documented ownership structures from this period.
← Matt Danzeisen person
spouse primary since 2017
Matt Danzeisen married Peter Thiel in Vienna, Austria in October 2017
← Elon Musk person
business_associate secondary since 2008
Peter Thiel was an early investor in SpaceX through Founders Fund, and both are prominent figures in the PayPal network (PayPal Mafia). They share overlapping political and business circles in Silicon Valley.
← Alex Karp person
co-founder_business_partner primary since 2003
Alex Karp and Peter Thiel are co-founders of Palantir Technologies, which was founded in 2003. Both are documented in SEC filings as principals of the company, with Karp serving as CEO and Thiel as a major investor and board member.
← David Sacks person
professional/PayPal Mafia primary since 1999
David Sacks served as Chief Operating Officer at PayPal, where Peter Thiel was co-founder and CEO. Both are members of the 'PayPal Mafia' - the group of early PayPal executives who went on to found or invest in major tech companies.
← JD Vance person
employer/investor/donor primary since 2016
JD Vance worked at Mithril Capital Management, a venture capital firm founded by Peter Thiel, as a principal from 2016-2017. Thiel subsequently contributed $10 million to Protect Ohio Values PAC, a super PAC supporting Vance's 2022 Senate campaign, making it one of the largest-funded single-candidate super PACs in 2022 Senate races.
← Ron Wyden person
policy_opposition inferential since 1996
Wyden co-authored Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (1996) which provides liability protections for internet platforms. Thiel, as a major tech investor and Palantir co-founder, operates in sectors directly affected by this legislation. Wyden's surveillance reform efforts and privacy advocacy also relate to companies in Thiel's portfolio.
← Trae Stephens person
professional association/investor network primary since 2016
Stephens is a partner at Founders Fund, the venture capital firm founded by Peter Thiel. Stephens also previously worked at Palantir Technologies, which Thiel co-founded, and both are connected to Anduril Industries through the Thiel network.
← Curtis Yarvin person
investor-founder secondary since 2017
Peter Thiel was a venture capital investor in Tlon Corporation, the company Curtis Yarvin co-founded to develop the Urbit computing platform
← Steve Bannon person
ideological_network secondary since 2016
Both Bannon and Thiel are prominent figures in the nationalist-populist right movement that supported Trump's 2016 campaign. Bannon served as CEO of Trump's 2016 campaign (August-November 2016) while Thiel was a major Trump donor and RNC speaker. Both have connections to Curtis Yarvin's neoreactionary intellectual circles.
← Palantir Technologies company
co-founder and chairman primary since 2020
Peter Thiel is a co-founder of Palantir Technologies and serves as chairman. The S-1 filing revealed a dual-class stock structure giving founders including Thiel significant voting control. Thiel's political contributions are distinct from Palantir corporate activity, as the company does not operate a corporate PAC.
← Thiel Capital company
ownership_control primary since 2002
Thiel Capital LLC is Peter Thiel's personal investment vehicle and family office, managing his personal wealth and investments. Peter Thiel is the principal of Thiel Capital, with FEC filings listing 'Thiel Capital' as his employer on individual political contribution records.
← Founders Fund company
co-founder primary since 2005
Peter Thiel co-founded Founders Fund in 2005 along with Ken Howery and Luke Nosek. His board positions at public companies required proxy statement disclosures identifying his Founders Fund affiliation.
← SpaceX company
investor_indirect secondary since 2008
Peter Thiel has investment exposure to SpaceX through Founders Fund, which he co-founded. Founders Fund has been a significant investor in SpaceX's private funding rounds.
← Anduril Industries company
indirect connection via Founders Fund and Palantir inferential since 2017
Peter Thiel is the founder of both Palantir Technologies and Founders Fund, organizations where Anduril co-founder Trae Stephens previously worked. This establishes an indirect but significant network connection between Thiel and Anduril through shared personnel.
← MoneyHero company
Indirect investment connection secondary since 2023
Through Thiel Capital's role as a sponsor of Bridgetown Holdings (the SPAC that merged with MoneyHero), Peter Thiel has an indirect connection to MoneyHero's public listing.
← Bridgetown Holdings instrument
Key Sponsor/Principal primary since 2020
Peter Thiel, through Thiel Capital, was disclosed as a key sponsor of Bridgetown Holdings and Bridgetown 2 Holdings in SEC filings for both SPAC vehicles.
← Valar Ventures company
Co-founder and Principal primary since 2010
Peter Thiel is listed as a co-founder and principal of Valar Ventures in SEC filings. He co-founded the firm with Andrew McCormack in 2010.
← Clarium Capital company
founder_and_owner primary since 2002
Peter Thiel founded Clarium Capital in 2002 and is listed as the principal owner in SEC registration documents for Clarium Capital
← Starshield instrument
indirect_investor inferential since 2022
Through Founders Fund, Peter Thiel has investment exposure to SpaceX and by extension its Starshield division. Thiel was also an early SpaceX investor.
← Elon Musk person
Business associate and political ally inferential since 2024
Both are prominent tech billionaires who supported Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Thiel co-founded PayPal where Musk was also involved. Both have connections to the same political network including support for JD Vance and involvement in Trump-aligned political activities.
← Alex Karp person
Co-founder relationship primary since 2003
Alex Karp and Peter Thiel are co-founders of Palantir Technologies, which was established in 2003. Both hold leadership positions and significant equity in the company.
← Palmer Luckey person
investor/business connection secondary since 2017
Peter Thiel is a co-founder and major investor in Anduril Industries, the company Palmer Luckey founded in 2017. Thiel's Founders Fund has invested in Anduril
← JD Vance person
employer/investor primary since 2016
JD Vance worked at Mithril Capital Management, a venture capital firm founded by Peter Thiel, serving as a principal from 2016-2017
← JD Vance person
political donor/supporter primary since 2022
Peter Thiel contributed $10-15 million to Protect Ohio Values PAC, a super PAC supporting Vance's 2022 Senate campaign, making it the largest outside spending group supporting Vance in the Republican primary
← David Sacks person
professional/colleague primary since 1999
Both were part of the PayPal executive team - Sacks served as Chief Operating Officer at PayPal while Thiel was a co-founder and executive. They are part of the 'PayPal Mafia' network of former PayPal executives.
← Trae Stephens person
Professional Associate secondary since 2016
Stephens is a Partner at Founders Fund, which was co-founded by Peter Thiel. Stephens also previously worked at Palantir Technologies, which Thiel co-founded. Both are connected through the Thiel-associated investment and defense technology ecosystem.
← Palmer Luckey person
Investor/Business Associate inferential since 2017
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund was an early investor in Anduril Industries, founded by Palmer Luckey. Thiel has been a notable backer of Luckey's defense technology ventures
← Thiel Capital company
Ownership/Control primary since 2000
Thiel Capital LLC is Peter Thiel's personal investment office and family office, managing his personal wealth and investments. Peter Thiel is listed as employer on FEC filings for his political contributions.
← Founders Fund company
Co-founder/Principal primary since 2005
Peter Thiel co-founded Founders Fund in 2005 and remains a key principal. His board positions at public companies have required proxy statement disclosures identifying his Founders Fund affiliation. He personally funded the Gawker litigation ($140 million judgment) though this was in personal capacity, not as Founders Fund entity.
← SpaceX company
indirect_investor secondary since 2008
Peter Thiel, through Founders Fund, has invested in SpaceX. Both Thiel and Musk are part of the 'PayPal Mafia' network and have overlapping investment and business relationships.
← Anduril Industries company
investor network connection inferential since 2017
Trae Stephens' background at both Palantir (co-founded by Peter Thiel) and Founders Fund (founded by Peter Thiel) indicates a connection through the Thiel investment and technology network. Anduril has raised venture capital funding and operates in sectors aligned with Thiel-backed companies.
← MoneyHero company
Indirect investor via SPAC sponsor secondary since 2023
Peter Thiel's Thiel Capital was a sponsor of Bridgetown Holdings Limited, the SPAC that merged with MoneyHero to take the company public on NASDAQ.
← Bridgetown Holdings instrument
sponsor/key backer primary since 2020
Peter Thiel, through Thiel Capital, was a key sponsor of Bridgetown Holdings Limited and Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited SPACs, as disclosed in SEC registration filings.
← ImmigrationOS instrument
Investor/Founder Connection secondary since 2019
As co-founder and major investor in Palantir Technologies, Peter Thiel has ownership interest in the company that develops ImmigrationOS for federal immigration enforcement and processing systems.
← Clarium Capital company
Founder and Principal Owner primary since 2002
Peter Thiel founded Clarium Capital in 2002 and is listed as the principal owner in SEC registration documents for Clarium Capital. Clarium Capital is listed as his employer on FEC political contribution filings.
← SpaceX company
investor_network inferential since 2008
Peter Thiel is a co-founder of PayPal with Elon Musk and part of the same Silicon Valley network. Thiel's Founders Fund has invested in SpaceX, connecting the entities through both personal networks and investment relationships.
← Anduril Industries company
investor_network secondary since 2017
Through Trae Stephens' background at both Palantir (co-founded by Thiel) and Founders Fund (Thiel's VC firm), Anduril has direct connections to Peter Thiel's investment and professional network.
← MoneyHero company
indirect financial connection inferential since 2023
MoneyHero went public through a SPAC (Bridgetown Holdings) that was sponsored by Thiel Capital, which is Peter Thiel's investment vehicle
← Elon Musk person
business_associate_political_ally secondary since 1999
Musk and Thiel are both 'PayPal Mafia' members, having co-founded PayPal. Both have supported Trump-aligned political activities. Thiel backed JD Vance who became Trump's running mate, while Musk funded America PAC supporting Trump.
← Alex Karp person
co-founder primary since 2003
Peter Thiel and Alex Karp are co-founders of Palantir Technologies, established in 2003. Both are documented in SEC filings as key figures in the company's founding and governance structure.
← JD Vance person
political donor/benefactor primary since 2022
Peter Thiel contributed $10-15 million to Protect Ohio Values PAC, a super PAC supporting Vance's 2022 Senate campaign. This was the largest outside spending group supporting Vance in the 2022 Republican primary.
← David Sacks person
professional/business primary since 1999
David Sacks served as Chief Operating Officer at PayPal, where Peter Thiel was a co-founder and CEO. Both are part of the 'PayPal Mafia' network of former PayPal executives.
← Trae Stephens person
Professional Association secondary since 2017
Stephens is a partner at Founders Fund, which was co-founded by Peter Thiel. Stephens also previously worked at Palantir Technologies, which Thiel co-founded, and co-founded Anduril which has received Thiel-connected funding.
← Palmer Luckey person
investor_investee inferential since 2017
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund is a known major investor in Anduril Industries, the defense technology company founded by Palmer Luckey
← Curtis Yarvin person
investor primary since 2018
Peter Thiel invested in Tlon Corporation, the company Curtis Yarvin co-founded to develop the Urbit computing platform. Thiel provided venture capital funding to the company.
← Palantir Technologies company
CO-FOUNDER_AND_CHAIRMAN primary since 2003
Peter Thiel is a co-founder and chairman of Palantir Technologies. The S-1 filing revealed a dual-class stock structure giving founders including Thiel significant voting control over the company.
alleged sponsorship/backing inferential since 2020
Multiple facts reference a 'claimed Thiel sponsorship' of Crescendo Equity Partners, though no US-side verification has been identified in SEC, FEC, or LDA records. The six confirmed SEC Form D filings (2020-2022) contain mandatory 'Related Persons' disclosures that could verify or refute this claim but remain uninvestigated.
← Hanmi Semiconductor company
investor_beneficial_owner primary since 2016
Peter Thiel, through Thiel Capital and alongside Danzeisen/Crescendo, participated in a 2016 convertible bond investment of 75 billion won (approximately $65-70 million USD) in Hanmi Semiconductor. SEC filings from 2015-2018 attributed to Hanmi Semiconductor most likely represent Schedule 13D or 13G beneficial ownership disclosures filed by U.S. investors including Thiel Capital regarding their Hanmi holdings.
← Thiel Capital company
ownership primary since 2021
Thiel Capital LLC is Peter Thiel's personal investment vehicle and family office, managing his personal wealth and investments. Peter Thiel is the principal owner and operator of Thiel Capital.
← Bridgetown Holdings instrument
Sponsor/Investor primary since 2020
Peter Thiel, through Thiel Capital, was a key sponsor of Bridgetown Holdings SPACs as disclosed in SEC filings for the IPO and subsequent business combination documents.
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2025-08-29 ↗ FEC: THIEL, PETER donation $-3.5K to DON BACON FOR CONGRESS fec_record Processed
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2025-12-24 ↗ FEC: THIEL, PETER A. donation $3.5K to JACE YARBROUGH FOR CONGRESS fec_record Processed
2026-02-03 ↗ FEC: THIEL, PETER A. MR. donation $1.50M to CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION fec_record Processed
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