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Founders Fund

Venture FundNamed in Epstein files15/100high confidence · 7 issuesNamed in Epstein files
7 opposed1 mixed1 supported

Peter Thiel's VC firm. Known for SpaceX, Palantir, Stripe investments. Contrarian approach.

The receipts (9)

Opposed📁Epstein FilesFeb 2026

Peter Thiel appears in 2,200+ Epstein files. Direct correspondence. Lunches at Thiel office. No accountability from Founders Fund despite documented relationship.

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Opposed🗳️PoliticsNov 2024

Peter Thiel major Trump ally since 2016. Spoke at 2016 RNC. Invested in Rumble. Portfolio includes Palantir (ICE contracts), Anduril (defense). JD Vance, Thiel protégé, became VP. Fund embodies tech-right movement.

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Opposed🤖AI EthicsJan 2024

Founders Fund invests in AI without ethics constraints. Peter Thiel against AI safety focus. Move fast philosophy.

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Opposed👷Worker TreatmentJan 2024

Founders Fund Thiel philosophy of "monopoly." Push for dominance over worker welfare.

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Mixed🛂ImmigrationJan 2024

Founders Fund Peter Thiel immigrant but supports restrictive policies. Contradictory.

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Supported📢Free SpeechJan 2024

Founders Fund Peter Thiel funded Gawker lawsuit. Free speech when convenient.

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Opposed🗳️PoliticsMay 2022

Founders Fund Peter Thiel major Trump donor. Supported J.D. Vance for Senate. MAGA aligned.

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What they funded (5)

Documented funding relationships. A cheque is a fact, not a verdict — these do not affect the grade above.