Net worth, Oct 2026

Peter Thiel net worth

Forbes put his wealth at $37.7 billion in October 2026.

Forbes estimated Peter Thiel's net worth at $37.7 billion as of October 2026.

His fortune began with PayPal. He co-founded the payments company in 1998 with Max Levchin and Luke Nosek and served as CEO until eBay acquired it in 2002 for $1.5 billion.

In May 2003 he incorporated Palantir, and he has been its chairman since. Alex Karp is also named as a co-founder.

Thiel was born in Frankfurt on October 11, 1967, and studied at Stanford, earning a BA and a law degree in 1992. He holds German, U.S. and New Zealand citizenship. New Zealand granted its citizenship in 2011.

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Where and when was Peter Thiel born?

Peter Thiel was born on October 11, 1967, in Frankfurt am Main, West Germany. He is 59 years old. He has a younger brother, Patrick.

What is Peter Thiel's education?

Thiel studied at Stanford University. He earned a BA there and a law degree from Stanford Law School in 1992.

Who is Peter Thiel married to?

Thiel married Matt Danzeisen in 2017. His parents are Klaus Friedrich Thiel and Susanne Thiel.

What did Peter Thiel do at Palantir and PayPal?

He incorporated Palantir in May 2003 and has served as chairman. Earlier he co-founded PayPal in 1998 with Max Levchin and Luke Nosek and was CEO until eBay bought it in 2002 for $1.5 billion.