Thiel Foundation
Overview
The Thiel Foundation is a nonprofit private foundation that supports scientific research, breakthrough technologies, and unconventional approaches to solving major societal problems through grants and fellowship programs.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain | May 2015 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Strateos | Apr 2012 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Solcoa Industries | May 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Modern Meadow | Jun 2014 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Cytovale | Jun 2014 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Julia Moore
Portfolio Director
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Thiel Foundation based?
Thiel Foundation is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Thiel Foundation founded?
Thiel Foundation was founded in 2005.
How many portfolio companies does Thiel Foundation have?
Thiel Foundation has 29 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Thiel Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Fountain, Strateos, Solcoa Industries, Modern Meadow, Cytovale.
What was Thiel Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
Thiel Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Solcoa Industries in 2025.
What sectors does Thiel Foundation focus on?
Thiel Foundation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Thiel Foundation focus on?
Thiel Foundation typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Thiel Foundation's AUM?
Thiel Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.