The Thiel Capital Mafia
8 people came through Thiel Capital and went on to found or lead other companies.
Michael LeeThiel FellowFounded Empathic +1Andrew McCormackPrincipalFounded PayPalKoki MashitaThiel FellowFounded Aeolus LabsJason CammDirector, HealthcareFounded BerenHugo ChrostPeter Thiel FellowFounded SolvemedBrendan FoodyThiel FellowFounded MercorJesse LeimgruberThiel FellowFounded OpenhomeKiara NirghinThiel FellowFounded Chima
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Thiel Capital mafia?
- The Thiel Capital mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Thiel Capital and went on to found or lead other companies, including Empathic, PayPal, Aeolus Labs, Beren, Solvemed.
- Who is in the Thiel Capital mafia?
- Notable members include Michael Lee (Empathic), Andrew McCormack (PayPal), Koki Mashita (Aeolus Labs), Jason Camm (Beren), Hugo Chrost (Solvemed), Brendan Foody (Mercor), Jesse Leimgruber (Openhome), Kiara Nirghin (Chima).
- What companies did Thiel Capital alumni found?
- Companies founded by Thiel Capital alumni include Empathic, PayPal, Aeolus Labs, Beren, Solvemed, Mercor, Openhome, Chima.








