Thiel Fellowship
San Francisco, Californiathielfellowship.org
Overview
The Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program founded by Peter Thiel in 2011. It provides $200,000 in grant money, mentorship, and resources to young people under the age of 22 who want to build new things instead of pursuing a traditional college education. Fellows are expected to drop out of college to focus on their projects, which can include scientific research, startups, or social movements.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swoop | Apr 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Oligo Space | May 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| CoMind | Jan 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| CodeGem | Feb 2021 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Brinc AI | Dec 2020 | Grant | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
