The Man Behind The American Oligarchy
Narya and Peter Thiel Lead Investment in Rumble
https://corp.rumble.com/blog/narya-and-peter-thiel-lead-investment-in-rumble/
Peter Thiel-Backed Rumble (RUM) Goes Public in SPAC Deal
Facebook director Peter Thiel invests in conservative rival Rumble
https://nypost.com/2021/05/19/facebook-director-peter-thiel-invests-in-conservative-rival-rumble/
Meet the Man Whose Philosophy Has Influenced Peter Thiel and the Technocrats
https://www.thelastamericanvagabond.com/influences-modern-technocrat/
One of the largest influences on Thiel’s thinking is a man named Curtis Yarvin, sometimes known by his pen name Mencius Moldbug. Yarvin and fellow philosopher Nick Land founded the school of thought known as the Dark Enlightenment, or the Neo-Reactionary movement.
A Brief History of Curtis Yarvin’s Ideas
From 2007 to 2014, Yarvin outlined his views of Dark Enlightenment on his blog Unqualified Reservations. Specifically,
Yarvin has argued that American Democracy has failed and should be replaced by a monarchy with similarities to corporate governance structures. He has called for a “national CEO, [or] what’s called a dictator.”
https://www.unqualified-reservations.org/
A Trump Party Hosted by Peter Thiel, With All of Silicon Valley
https://dnyuz.com/2025/01/18/a-trump-party-hosted-by-peter-thiel-with-all-of-silicon-valley/
Paypal CEO History: From Thiel to Chriss
https://www.historyoasis.com/post/paypal-ceo-history
Elon Musk was dethroned by Peter Thiel in a coup led by the ‘PayPal Mafia’
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/elon-musk-dethroned-peter-thiel-coup-led-paypal-mafia
Peter Thiel and the $5 Billion Roth IRA - IRA Financial Group
Since his company was not yet public, there was no value set on it on a public exchange. Thiel reportedly bought 1.7 million shares of PayPal
(founder's stock) at $0.001 - one tenth of a penny each.
That's $1,700 for almost 2 million shares! At the end of 1999, Pensco valued Thiel's Roth IRA at $1,664,
Israel-Palestine war: Military tech firm backing war in Gaza awarded
Earlier this month, Palantir reported quarterly earnings of $558m and said it expected its annual earnings for 2023 to exceed $2.2b.
JD Vance's mentor co-founded company that helps Israel generate 'kill lists' of Palestinians in Gaza
Peter Thiel, a co-founder of Palantir, has spent millions funding Vance, Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate
Peter Thiel, the venture capitalist who introduced Vance to Silicon Valley more than a decade back and spent a record-breaking $15m to ensure he succeeded in becoming a senator in Ohio, is a co-founder of Palantir Technologies, the CIA-backed analytics firm currently playing a key role in Israel's war on Gaza.
Thiel owns eight percent of Palantir, which is valued at around $69bn.
U.S. Army gets Palantir's AI-fueled TITAN trucks - Axios
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/12/palantir-anduril-titan-army-california
Palantir delivers first 2 next-gen targeting systems to Army
Deploying the Army’s first AI-defined vehicle.
The Palantir TITAN team unites some of the nation’s strongest traditional and non-traditional partners, including Anduril Industries, Northrop Grumman, L3 Harris, Pacific Defense, SNC, Strategic Technology Consulting, and World Wide Technology on a common mission to deliver a best-in-class solution.
https://www.palantir.com/offerings/defense/titan/
Palantir delivers first 2 next-gen targeting systems to Army
Early Life and Education: A Maverick in the Making
Born in 1967 in Frankfurt, Germany, Peter Thiel’s family immigrated to the United States when he was just a year old. Thiel’s intellect was evident from an early age, and he went on to earn a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and later a JD from Stanford Law School.
However, law wasn’t Thiel’s passion. His time at Stanford exposed him to libertarian ideas, and it wasn’t long before his interests shifted to technology, finance, and the shaping of future economies.
The PayPal Mafia: Thiel’s First Major Success
In 1998, Thiel co-founded PayPal, an online payment platform, with Max Levchin and Luke Nosek. Elon Musk joined the venture soon after. Initially intended to be a digital wallet service, PayPal grew rapidly, enabling consumers to make secure online payments.
PayPal became a massive success, and in 2002, eBay acquired it for $1.5 billion in stock. Thiel’s 3.7% stake earned him around $55 million, which he promptly used to fund future ventures. This acquisition not only marked Thiel’s first big payday but also cemented his status in the tech world.
“PayPal was one of the rare opportunities where we could build a global financial infrastructure. That was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” — Peter Thiel
Investing Early in Facebook: The Game-Changer
Thiel’s knack for identifying high-potential startups came in 2004, when he became Facebook’s first outside investor. He invested $500,000 in the fledgling social media company for a 10.2% stake. At the time, Facebook was a scrappy startup with only a few thousand users, but Thiel recognized its potential.
When Facebook went public in 2012, Thiel sold the majority of his shares, turning his initial investment into over $1 billion. This strategic investment made him one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture capitalists.
Building Palantir: A Billion-Dollar Data Giant
Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies in 2004, a data analytics company that specializes in assisting governments and large organizations in tackling complex data challenges. Palantir’s clients include the U.S. government and defense agencies, as well as major corporations.
By 2020, Palantir was valued at $21 billion after going public. Thiel’s deep involvement in Palantir has highlighted his belief in the power of data to solve world problems, especially in areas like defense and national security.
Financial Impact:
IPO Valuation: $21 billion
Thiel’s stake: Approximately $1.9 billion
Founders Fund: Investing in the Future
In 2005, Thiel founded Founders Fund, a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in disruptive technologies. The fund has backed some of the most successful tech startups, including:
SpaceX
Airbnb
Stripe
Spotify
Founders Fund currently manages over $6 billion in assets, and its portfolio reflects Thiel’s bold approach to venture capitalism — investing in companies that seek to change entire industries.
Philosophy and Political Influence: A Controversial Figure
Apart from his ventures in tech, Thiel is known for his outspoken political views. He has championed libertarian principles throughout his career and is a vocal critic of big government and overregulation. In 2016, he made headlines by publicly supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, a move that divided opinions in the tech world.
Despite the controversy, Thiel’s influence is undeniable. He continues to shape conversations around innovation, governance, and the future of technology.
“We wanted flying cars; instead, we got 140 characters.” — Peter Thiel
The Billionaire Visionary Who Still Dares to Dream
Peter Thiel’s rise from PayPal co-founder to billionaire venture capitalist is a testament to his vision, risk-taking, and contrarian thinking. Today, his net worth stands at over $7 billion, and his investments continue to shape the future of industries like data analytics, space exploration, and fintech.
Whether you admire him for his bold investments or question his political stances, there’s no denying Peter Thiel’s legacy as one of the most influential figures of our time.
The Nazis who fled to South Africa
https://www.butterfliesandwheels.org/2018/the-nazis-who-fled-to-south-africa/
The Rise of Peter Thiel: From PayPal to Billionaire Visionary
Elon Musk’s Anti-Semitic, Apartheid-Loving Grandfather
The billionaire has described his grandfather as a risk-taking adventurer. A closer read of history reveals something much darker.
The Gen X Files: The Mysteries of Peter Thiel's Father, Grandfather and Grandparents
Why is the nephew of foreign military intelligence allowed to build our defense technology?
https://charlesjohnson.substack.com/p/the-gen-x-files-the-mysteries-of
What were Thiel’s grandparents doing during the War?
Three men with SA ties who are changing democracy in the US
https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/daily-maverick/20241123/281749864902719
"Musk, Thiel and the shadow of apartheid South Africa
https://www.armwoodopinion.com/2024/10/musk-thiel-and-shadow-of-apartheid.html
You Can See Apartheid From Space - Duke University Press
https://read.dukeupress.edu/books/book/3266/chapter/8314860/You-Can-See-Apartheid-From-Space
How waste from the mining industry has perpetuated apartheid
How the PayPal Mafia Looks Set to Dominate the New Trump Administration
https://www.investopedia.com/the-paypal-mafia-8759491
How A 'Deviant' Philosopher Built Palantir, A CIA-Funded Data-Mining Juggernaut
How Peter Thiel's Secretive Data Company Pushed Into Policing
A Backchannel investigation reveals the difficult issues police and communities face when they adopt Palantir’s data-scooping software.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-peter-thiels-secretive-data-company-pushed-into-policing/
Company Overview - Palantir
Godfather of DOGE: Peter Thiel Laid the Groundwork for Musk's Cuts
CREW exposes dark money donors including Thiel, DeVos and Adelson
Meet The Peter Thiel Acolytes in Donald Trump’s 2nd Administration
https://www.activistpost.com/peter-thiel-the-power-player-behind-trumps-team/
The Man Who's Everywhere: 7 Peter Thiel Companies
https://www.thelastamericanvagabond.com/influences-modern-technocrat/
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