Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Epstein Invested in Thiel-Founded Firm, Report Reveals
A company co-founded by Peter Thiel may have received a $40 million investment from Jeffrey Epstein, according to a New York Times report.
Epstein's investment in Valar Ventures, associated with Thiel, occurred in 2015 and 2016.
This investment, previously undisclosed, is now reportedly worth nearly $170 million.
Epstein, aiming to rehabilitate his reputation after a 2008 conviction, invested in technology and science ventures.
Several tech figures, including Google founders and Microsoft's CEO, have faced scrutiny over connections to Epstein.
Thiel publicly discussed Epstein, making the revelation of the financial tie ironic.
Jeffrey Epstein invested $40 million in Valar Ventures, a venture capital firm.
Valar Ventures is associated with PayPal co-creator Peter Thiel.
The investment occurred in 2015 and 2016, before Epstein's death in 2019.
The investment's current value is reportedly close to $170 million.
This financial connection between Thiel and Epstein had not been previously disclosed.
- Who
- Jeffrey Epstein invested in Valar Ventures, associated with Peter Thiel.
- What
- Jeffrey Epstein invested in Valar Ventures, a firm associated with Peter Thiel.
- When
- The investment was made in 2015 and 2016.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Epstein was seeking to rehabilitate his reputation and invested in tech and science ventures.
- Investment Amount
- $40 million
- Investment Firm
- Valar Ventures
- Associated Person
- Peter Thiel
- Investment Years
- 2015-2016
- Current Value
- Nearly $170 million