Peter Thiel.
German-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist (born 1967)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 118
What's happening
Active this week
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Peter Thiel made remarks during an interview with Mathias Döpfner's podcast.Some support1 report
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Altman, Thiel, and Andreessen are Silicon Valley backers of a project focused on experimental economic zones.Some support1 report
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Peter Thiel founded Objection AI for private investigations. Concurrently, Gawker sued Thiel's interests, which resulted in bankruptcy.Some support5 reports
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A group of influential tech figures, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Peter Thiel, and Marc Andreessen, are competing to conquer Mars and influence future technology.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Health officials warned about risks to the NHS stemming from foreign technology, involving Palantir and Peter Thiel.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Palantir Technologies is aggressively expanding into government and defense work, driven by co-founder Peter Thiel.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Tom Watson was appointed Senior Vice President at Palantir Technologies, a company founded by Peter Thiel.Some support1 report
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Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel executed multi-tranche sales, and CEO Alex Karp disposed of large share blocks.Some support1 report
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Tech leaders and authors discuss the elite preparing for planetary collapse and escaping Earth's limits.Some support1 report
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Elites, including Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, are accused of protecting their wealth from the common good.Some support1 report
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Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, is mentioned in connection with early investments and ideas informing experimental governance in Honduras.Some support1 report
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Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir and PayPal, while MoneyHero operates across Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Jill Lepore studies how Silicon Valley influenced the views of Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel.Some support1 report
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AI data center power requirements are a bottleneck as Thiel Macro invested in Amazon stock, leveraging his background with Palantir.Some support3 reports
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Peter Thiel's fund has begun investing in companies like American Electric Power (AEP), which operates in the major market of Texas.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Curtis Yarvin was interviewed by Tucker Carlson on Fox News, discussing political influence and connections to figures like Peter Thiel.Some support2 reports
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Legislation is being introduced to curb the mass adoption of AI surveillance, backed by figures like Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen.Some support1 report
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Peter Thiel, who co-founded Palantir, maintains a long-term belief in the company's business model, which is currently linked to partnerships with Nvidia.Some support1 report
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Peter Thiel is involved in a situation governed by insider trading disclosure rules set by the SEC.Some support2 reports
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ProPublica investigated Peter Thiel's use of Roth IRAs and his early investments utilizing PayPal's structure.Some support2 reports
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Peter Thiel and Vista Group acquired a 1% stake in an oil company and met with Javier Milei to discuss economic policies.Well supported12 reports
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Flock Safety received a contract from New Hanover County, while protests criticized the company's data harvesting ties to Peter Thiel. Separately, David Perry challenged David Rouzer in the primary.Some support1 report
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Peter Thiel holds a huge stake, controlling 48.8% of the shares in SpaceX.Some support1 report
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Byron Donalds' campaign is receiving funding from AI and VC firms, while Florida has challenged Alabama's status.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A new book analyzes the ideas of Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and James Dale Davidson regarding Greenland's geopolitical future.Some support1 report
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Tech giants are facing increased scrutiny from established venture capitalists.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Gil Duran critiqued the influence of Peter Thiel's group, examining the role of the tech elite in recall efforts.Some support2 reports
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Peter Thiel sold a large portion of his Nvidia shares on August 10, 2026, shifting the capital into Microsoft and Tesla.Some support2 reports
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The event provides biographical context on key figures like Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, and Paul Graham, linking them to early investments and AI development.Some support2 reports
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Following the GENIUS Act, key figures like Peter Thiel and companies such as Coinbase and Circle are positioning themselves to benefit from stablecoin regulatory clarity.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Peter Thiel is recognized for his tech expertise and draws upon insights from 19th-century economist Henry George.Some support1 report
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Peter Thiel was noted as an early Facebook investor, lectured in Rome, and co-authored essays in First Things, while also bankrolling Donald Trump.Some support3 reports
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq, is involved as the police technology deal utilizing AI intelligence from Palantir and the Ministry of Defence was blocked by the Mayor's office.Some support2 reports
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Lux Capital led a $30 million funding round for Anduril Industries, which is backed by Peter Thiel.Some support1 report
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Peter Thiel and Auren Hoffman co-founded the organization Dialog, which is holding its 2026 retreat near Dublin.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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An advisory council warned against limitations on AI, calling for mandatory testing and government approvals while criticizing government regulation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Peter Thiel is relocating to Argentina, specifically Buenos Aires, utilizing the country as a base for his move.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Peter Thiel moved his family to Argentina, purchasing a mansion in Buenos Aires, while warning that Anthropic's technology could influence the 2028 election.Some support2 reports
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Thiel's business history, including the founding of Founders Fund and PayPal's sale to eBay, is detailed alongside Palantir's use in military and government operations.Well supported6 reports
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JD Vance and Alex Karp, along with others, were influential co-founders of Palantir, and Vance maintained close ties to the company.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Alex Karp and Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir with other partners on July 1, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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Multiple prominent figures and firms, including Peter Thiel and Andrej Karpathy, invested in Etched, a competitor of Nvidia.Some support1 report
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Prominent investors Stanley Druckenmiller and Peter Thiel sold their entire holdings in Nvidia in early June 2026.Some support1 report
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Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, held conference calls regarding political figures.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Peter Thiel organized high-level geopolitical discussions at a private retreat, details of which were leaked by Maia Arson Crimew.Some support2 reports
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Elon Musk and Peter Thiel shared a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) of SpaceX.Well supported3 reports
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Peter Thiel provided backing for JD Vance's political career.Well supported7 reports
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Investigates influence of tech companies like Palantir and procurement issues affecting public services under Keir Starmer's watch.Some support1 report
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Prominent figures, including Donald Trump and Peter Thiel, challenged the necessity of college education.Some support1 report
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt stated on June 18th that he does not know Peter Thiel, while another report noted that Bush opposes Thiel's ideological views.Some support2 reports
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Alexus Grynkewich was appointed Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, and Peter Thiel was noted as being part of a key dialog cabal.Some support2 reports
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Dialog discussions took place involving tech executives from Google and high-profile government officials, including Jim Himes, with Peter Thiel also present.Some support2 reports
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Milo Rau's work was criticized in connection with the Vienna Festival Weeks, leading him to comment on the situation surrounding Peter Thiel's disinvitation, which sparked 'cancel culture' accusations.Some support1 report
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Palantir Technologies and Peter Thiel are involved in operational work concerning targets in Iran, leading to a contract termination due to client concerns about US dependency.Some support1 report
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Grant Cardone discussed investment strategies similar to Peter Thiel's success, alongside updates on Musk and Tesla's performance.Speculative1 report
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Robinhood and Peter Thiel are currently linked to high-risk investment narratives.Speculative1 report
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Benzinga reported on Welltower's financial data, linking it to investment promotion using quotes from Warren Buffett and Peter Thiel.Speculative1 report
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Musk, CEO of SpaceX, revealed that AI warnings led him to view Mars as a political issue, a shift noted by Peter Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal.Some support2 reports
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Peter Thiel has been identified as a financial backer of the White House.Speculative1 report
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Multiple investors, including Peter Thiel and Cathie Wood, acquired stakes in BitMine Immersion Technologies, an Ethereum treasury company.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Around Peter Thiel this week
News at the entities that move Peter Thiel most-
Dialog StructuralDialog was established in Moscow in 2017 and maintains a cultural centre in Yerevan, remaining relevant to the Karabakh issue.Moves Peter Thiel
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Alex Karp StructuralPalantir is alleged to be using its surveillance tools in cooperation with Israel.Moves Peter Thiel
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DSA OperationalCNN exposed Abdul El-Sayed's past political statements, while DSA backed Angie Nixon's Senate candidacy, and AOC remained active in political discourse.Moves Peter Thiel
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PayPal StructuralBryan Johnson sold his mobile-payment business, Braintree, to financial-technology firm PayPal.Moves Peter Thiel
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Founders Fund StructuralFounders Fund hosted a retreat with Alan Kay on September 25, 2026.Moves Peter Thiel
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Elon Musk OperationalA discussion regarding universal high income support and cost of living issues took place in New York City involving Elon Musk.Moves Peter Thiel
Connections
The 40 strongest of 118, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Dialog Structural
Peter Thiel co-founded the company Dialog.
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PayPal Structural
Peter Thiel is a co-founder of PayPal, establishing a foundational structural link.
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Palantir Technologies Structural
Peter Thiel is a co-founder and major shareholder of Palantir Technologies, maintaining significant influence over its direction.
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Amazon Transactional
Peter Thiel and his associated funds hold significant financial stakes in Amazon stock.
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Alex Karp Structural
Alex Karp and Peter Thiel are co-founders of Palantir Technologies.
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Bullish Transactional
Peter Thiel has provided financial backing and investment support to the crypto exchange Bullish.
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Anthropic Operational
Peter Thiel is an investor in Anthropic and actively influences its strategic and political direction.
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JD Vance Structural
Thiel provides significant financial backing and strategic influence for Vance's political career, while Vance has also worked for Thiel's firms.
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Founders Fund Structural
Peter Thiel is a co-founder and key operator of the venture capital firm Founders Fund.
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Elon Musk Operational
The two figures actively influence each other's narratives and share ideological spheres within the tech and conservative movements.
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Meta Transactional
Peter Thiel was identified as an early outside investor in Facebook (Meta).
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SEC Structural
Peter Thiel's financial activities are formally governed by the rules and filings required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Ethereum Structural
Peter Thiel uses his investment influence to drive capital and support companies within the Ethereum ecosystem.
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Donald Trump Operational
Peter Thiel has provided financial backing and ongoing political support to Donald Trump.
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Leo XIV Operational
The relationship is characterized by ongoing critical discourse where the Pope's institutional warnings about AI are challenged by Peter Thiel's views, culminating in specific accusations regarding foreign influence.
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PENTAGON Structural
Peter Thiel provides financial backing and exerts oversight over military branches associated with the Pentagon.
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Nvidia Transactional
Peter Thiel has been divesting his financial stake in Nvidia through sales of shares via his investment fund.
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Marc Andreessen Operational
Both individuals are recognized as influential figures whose ideas and work are seen as co-shaping future technological development and shared political landscapes.
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Javier Milei Operational
Milei and Thiel engage in direct discussions and share ideological alignment on radical free-market economic policies.
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Cathie Wood Transactional
Both Cathie Wood and Peter Thiel acquired stakes in BitMine Immersion Technologies in August 2025.
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Flock Safety Structural
Flock Safety receives financial backing from Peter Thiel.
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DSA Operational
DSA actively challenges the existence and success of billionaires like Peter Thiel.
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Gawker Media Operational
Gawker Media sued Peter Thiel's interests, which resulted in Gawker Media's bankruptcy.
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Argentina Operational
Peter Thiel's investments and property purchases in Argentina are cited as signaling confidence in the country's economic model.
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Michael Kratsios Structural
Michael Kratsios held a formal employment role, including chief of staff, within Peter Thiel's investment fund.
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Microsoft Transactional
Peter Thiel has shifted capital into Microsoft through investment.
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Gil Duran Operational
Gil Duran actively critiques the sphere of influence of Peter Thiel's associated groups.
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Chris Larsen Operational
Both Chris Larsen and Peter Thiel are currently financing opposition to a specific tax policy.
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SpaceX Transactional
Peter Thiel made a significant investment in SpaceX in 2008 and currently holds a huge stake.
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Bitcoin Transactional
Peter Thiel's firm has actively invested in and acquired stakes in Bitcoin and related crypto assets.
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Tim Ryan Operational
The relationship is defined by a competitive dynamic where Thiel's funding success is contrasted against Ryan's fundraising success.
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Curtis Yarvin Transactional
The relationship is characterized by Thiel providing financial support as a major GOP donor associated with Yarvin's sphere.
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American Electric Power Transactional
Peter Thiel's fund holds investments in American Electric Power.
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Jim Himes Mentioned together
Jim Himes and Peter Thiel are connected through a shared private organization.
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Rumble Transactional
Peter Thiel was one of the earliest investors in Rumble.
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Joe Rogan Operational
Joe Rogan actively promotes Peter Thiel in his public commentary.
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TD Cowen Mentioned together
A co-mentioned in industry discussions regarding Peter Thiel's views on competition.
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Jill Lepore Mentioned together
Jill Lepore is studying how Silicon Frontier influenced Peter Thiel's views.
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Alan Kay Operational
The relationship was characterized by competition between the two pioneers, though they failed to connect at a 2015 retreat.
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ProPublica Transactional
ProPublica investigated Peter Thiel's use of Roth IRAs.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
12 events- Peter Thiel made remarks during an interview with Mathias Döpfner's podcast.
- Altman, Thiel, and Andreessen are Silicon Valley backers of a project focused on experimental economic zones.
- A group of influential tech figures, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Peter Thiel, and Marc Andreessen, are competing to conquer Mars and influence future technology.
- Health officials warned about risks to the NHS stemming from foreign technology, involving Palantir and Peter Thiel.
- Tom Watson was appointed Senior Vice President at Palantir Technologies, a company founded by Peter Thiel.
- Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel executed multi-tranche sales, and CEO Alex Karp disposed of large share blocks.
- Tech leaders and authors discuss the elite preparing for planetary collapse and escaping Earth's limits.
- Elites, including Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, are accused of protecting their wealth from the common good.
- Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, is mentioned in connection with early investments and ideas informing experimental governance in Honduras.
- Jill Lepore studies how Silicon Valley influenced the views of Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel.
- AI data center power requirements are a bottleneck as Thiel Macro invested in Amazon stock, leveraging his background with Palantir.
- Peter Thiel's fund has begun investing in companies like American Electric Power (AEP), which operates in the major market of Texas.
August 2026
13 events- Peter Thiel founded Objection AI for private investigations. Concurrently, Gawker sued Thiel's interests, which resulted in bankruptcy.
- Curtis Yarvin was interviewed by Tucker Carlson on Fox News, discussing political influence and connections to figures like Peter Thiel.
- Legislation is being introduced to curb the mass adoption of AI surveillance, backed by figures like Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen.
- Peter Thiel, who co-founded Palantir, maintains a long-term belief in the company's business model, which is currently linked to partnerships with Nvidia.
- Peter Thiel is involved in a situation governed by insider trading disclosure rules set by the SEC.
- ProPublica investigated Peter Thiel's use of Roth IRAs and his early investments utilizing PayPal's structure.
- Peter Thiel and Vista Group acquired a 1% stake in an oil company and met with Javier Milei to discuss economic policies.
- Flock Safety received a contract from New Hanover County, while protests criticized the company's data harvesting ties to Peter Thiel. Separately, David Perry challenged David Rouzer in the primary.
- Peter Thiel holds a huge stake, controlling 48.8% of the shares in SpaceX.
- A new book analyzes the ideas of Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and James Dale Davidson regarding Greenland's geopolitical future.
- Gil Duran critiqued the influence of Peter Thiel's group, examining the role of the tech elite in recall efforts.
- Peter Thiel sold a large portion of his Nvidia shares on August 10, 2026, shifting the capital into Microsoft and Tesla.
- The event provides biographical context on key figures like Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, and Paul Graham, linking them to early investments and AI development.
July 2026
10 events- Byron Donalds' campaign is receiving funding from AI and VC firms, while Florida has challenged Alabama's status.
- Tech giants are facing increased scrutiny from established venture capitalists.
- Peter Thiel is recognized for his tech expertise and draws upon insights from 19th-century economist Henry George.
- Peter Thiel was noted as an early Facebook investor, lectured in Rome, and co-authored essays in First Things, while also bankrolling Donald Trump.
- The Mayor of London, Sadiq, is involved as the police technology deal utilizing AI intelligence from Palantir and the Ministry of Defence was blocked by the Mayor's office.
- Lux Capital led a $30 million funding round for Anduril Industries, which is backed by Peter Thiel.
- Peter Thiel moved his family to Argentina, purchasing a mansion in Buenos Aires, while warning that Anthropic's technology could influence the 2028 election.
- JD Vance and Alex Karp, along with others, were influential co-founders of Palantir, and Vance maintained close ties to the company.
- Alex Karp and Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir with other partners on July 1, 2026.
- Multiple prominent figures and firms, including Peter Thiel and Andrej Karpathy, invested in Etched, a competitor of Nvidia.
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June 2026
25 events- Palantir Technologies is aggressively expanding into government and defense work, driven by co-founder Peter Thiel.
- Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir and PayPal, while MoneyHero operates across Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.
- Following the GENIUS Act, key figures like Peter Thiel and companies such as Coinbase and Circle are positioning themselves to benefit from stablecoin regulatory clarity.
- Peter Thiel and Auren Hoffman co-founded the organization Dialog, which is holding its 2026 retreat near Dublin.
- An advisory council warned against limitations on AI, calling for mandatory testing and government approvals while criticizing government regulation.
- Peter Thiel is relocating to Argentina, specifically Buenos Aires, utilizing the country as a base for his move.
- Thiel's business history, including the founding of Founders Fund and PayPal's sale to eBay, is detailed alongside Palantir's use in military and government operations.
- Prominent investors Stanley Druckenmiller and Peter Thiel sold their entire holdings in Nvidia in early June 2026.
- Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, held conference calls regarding political figures.
- Peter Thiel organized high-level geopolitical discussions at a private retreat, details of which were leaked by Maia Arson Crimew.
- Elon Musk and Peter Thiel shared a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) of SpaceX.
- Peter Thiel provided backing for JD Vance's political career.
- Investigates influence of tech companies like Palantir and procurement issues affecting public services under Keir Starmer's watch.
- Prominent figures, including Donald Trump and Peter Thiel, challenged the necessity of college education.
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt stated on June 18th that he does not know Peter Thiel, while another report noted that Bush opposes Thiel's ideological views.
- Alexus Grynkewich was appointed Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, and Peter Thiel was noted as being part of a key dialog cabal.
- Dialog discussions took place involving tech executives from Google and high-profile government officials, including Jim Himes, with Peter Thiel also present.
- Milo Rau's work was criticized in connection with the Vienna Festival Weeks, leading him to comment on the situation surrounding Peter Thiel's disinvitation, which sparked 'cancel culture' accusations.
- Palantir Technologies and Peter Thiel are involved in operational work concerning targets in Iran, leading to a contract termination due to client concerns about US dependency.
- Grant Cardone discussed investment strategies similar to Peter Thiel's success, alongside updates on Musk and Tesla's performance.
- Robinhood and Peter Thiel are currently linked to high-risk investment narratives.
- Benzinga reported on Welltower's financial data, linking it to investment promotion using quotes from Warren Buffett and Peter Thiel.
- Musk, CEO of SpaceX, revealed that AI warnings led him to view Mars as a political issue, a shift noted by Peter Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal.
- Peter Thiel has been identified as a financial backer of the White House.
- Multiple investors, including Peter Thiel and Cathie Wood, acquired stakes in BitMine Immersion Technologies, an Ethereum treasury company.