Mithril Capital Management

2012

Founded

54

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Mithril Capital Management is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments in technology companies. Founded in 2012 by Peter Thiel, Ajay Royan, and James F. McKelvey Jr., the firm focuses on identifying and supporting innovative startups with the potential to disrupt industries and create significant value.

Mithril's investment philosophy centers on backing visionary entrepreneurs who are building transformative technologies across various sectors, including software, hardware, and biotechnology. The firm is known for its data-driven approach to investment selection, leveraging extensive research and analysis to inform decision-making. Mithril's team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship, enabling them to provide strategic guidance and operational support to portfolio companies.

The firm has a history of successful investments in companies such as Palantir Technologies, SpaceX, and Lyft, demonstrating its ability to identify and nurture high-growth startups. Mithril's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting visionary entrepreneurs has established it as a prominent player in the venture capital landscape.

Portfolio Companies

Palantir Technologies, SpaceX, Lyft, Affirm, Wish, DoorDash, Stripe, Airbnb, Uber, Snap

Gepgraphic Focus

United States, Global

Key Differentiators

Data-driven investment approach, Experienced team with diverse backgrounds, Focus on transformative technologies

Thypical Investment Size

$10 million to $50 million

Total Funds Raised

$1.5 billion

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Enterprise

FinTech

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Software

Robotics

Marketing (MarTech)

San Francisco

Series B

Series C

Series D

Seed

United States