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Thiel Foundation

San Francisco, California, USAEst. 2011

Peter Thiel's foundation — $200,000 grants for young innovators (≤22) who skip college to build companies.

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Thiel Foundation at a glance

Established2011
AddressSan Francisco, California, USA
Programmes1 open call right now
Official websitethielfellowship.org

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Thiel Fellowship — $250K Grant for Young Founders Under 22

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About Thiel Foundation

The Thiel Foundation is a private foundation started by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel. It is best known for administering the Thiel Fellowship — a two-year program that awards $200,000 to young people aged 22 or younger to pursue ambitious, self-directed projects such as startups or breakthrough innovations, instead of attending college.

Program Details

  • Grant: $200,000, no equity taken
  • Duration: Two years
  • Eligibility: Age 22 or younger, without an undergraduate or graduate degree
  • Support: Mentorship from established founders, investors, and scientists within the Thiel network

Impact

Fellows have founded 11+ unicorns with a combined valuation exceeding $100 billion. Notable alumni include co-founders of Ethereum, Figma, Mercor, OYO Rooms, and Scale AI.

Philosophy

The Fellowship is rooted in the belief that the most talented young people can build more value by starting companies than by spending years in traditional higher education.

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Frequently asked questions about Thiel Foundation

What does Thiel Foundation do?

The Thiel Foundation is a private foundation started by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel.

Where is Thiel Foundation located?

Thiel Foundation is based in San Francisco, California, USA.

What sectors does Thiel Foundation support?

Thiel Foundation works with startups in All Sectors and DeepTech.

What stage of startup does Thiel Foundation support?

Thiel Foundation supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.

How do I apply to Thiel Foundation?

Applications run through each programme's own call. Thiel Foundation lists 1 open programme — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://thielfellowship.org.

When was Thiel Foundation founded?

Thiel Foundation was founded in 2011. It operates as a ngo / foundation.