Andreas Thiel
German-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist (born 1967)
1967 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist (born 1967)
Born
October 11, 1967
Age
~59 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, computer scientist, entrepreneur
New ZealandBorn in Frankfurt
1967
Born in Frankfurt (1967-10-11)
2003
Positionboard of directors member
2005
Positionboard of directors member (2005–2022)
Present
Age ~59
About
Peter Andreas Thiel is a German and American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist. A co-founder of PayPal (1998), Palantir Technologies (2003), and Founders Fund (2005), he was also the first outside investor in Facebook (2004). According to The New York Times, as of December 2025, Thiel's estimated net worth stood at US$27.5 billion, placing him among the 100-richest individuals in the world.
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Who is Andreas Thiel?+
Peter Andreas Thiel is a German and American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist. A co-founder of PayPal (1998), Palantir Technologies (2003), and Founders Fund (2005), he was also the first outside investor in Facebook (2004). According to The New York Times, as of December 202
What does the name Andreas mean?+
The name Andreas means "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is of German origin.
When was Andreas Thiel born?+
Andreas Thiel was born on October 11, 1967.
Name Meaning
male given name (Ανδρέας)
The name Andreas is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andreas — October 11, 1967
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Respect.
— .
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Case study on your company. Chapter 7 is wild.
— a business student
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