The latest news and top stories on Peter Thiel, a prominent American billionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Known for co-founding PayPal and Palantir Technologies, he was also the first outside investor in Facebook, where he served on its board for many years. He leads Founders Fund, a venture capital firm backing transformative companies like SpaceX and Airbnb. Thiel’s expertise spans technology investment, data analytics and strategic innovation. He is also a notable political activist, supporting conservative causes and fostering new talent through the Thiel Foundation.