Thiel

Peter Thiel has an estimated net worth of around $7 billion as of 2025, amassed primarily through founding and early-stage investments in major tech companies.

He co-founded PayPal in 1998 and served as its CEO before selling it to eBay in 2002, earning a substantial payout.

Thiel then became the first outside investor in Facebook in 2004, turning a $500,000 investment into over $1 billion.

He also co-founded Palantir Technologies, a data analytics company with government and commercial contracts.

His wealth is further supported by venture capital through Founders Fund, and early stakes in firms like LinkedIn, Stripe, and SpaceX.