Social networking company; Thiel was the first outside investor in 2004 and served on Facebook’s board.
Cumulative raised across 4 rounds, totaling $278M.
Fundraising history.
Seed — $500K
Aug 2004Peter Thiel became Facebook's first outside investor with a $500,000 investment in 2004.
Led by Peter Thiel
Source ↗Series A — $12M
May 2005Thefacebook raised a first round of financing led by Accel Partners in 2005.
Led by Accel Partners
Source ↗Series B — $25M
Apr 2006Facebook announced a $25 million round led by Greylock Partners, with Meritech Capital Partners, Accel Partners, and Peter Thiel participating.
Led by Greylock Partners · with Meritech Capital Partners, Accel Partners, Peter Thiel
Source ↗Strategic investment — $240M
Oct 2007$15B
Microsoft invested $240 million for a 1.6% stake, valuing Facebook at $15 billion.
Led by Microsoft
Source ↗
Invested in Facebook.
Peter ThielInvested in FacebookPeter Thiel is a technology entrepreneur and investor best known as a co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund. He has served as Palantir’s chairman since its founding and has backed category-defining technology companies including Facebook, Airbnb, SpaceX, LinkedIn, and Stripe. Earlier in his career, Thiel co-founded Confinity/PayPal, led PayPal as CEO and chairman through its sale to eBay, founded Clarium Capital, and later established Founders Fund.Accel PartnersLead investorSeries A, Series B participant
Greylock PartnersLead investorSeries B participant
Social networking company; Thiel was the first outside investor in 2004 and served on Facebook’s board.
Social networking company; Thiel was the first outside investor in 2004 and served on Facebook’s board.
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Meta NewsroomFacebook Secures $25M InvestmentOfficial Facebook announcement for the 2006 $25 million Greylock-led round, participating investors, user count, and CEO/founder reference.
ForbesMicrosoft Gets Facebook Stake; $240M For 1.6%; $15B Valuation; More Money May Come From OthersSupports Microsoft's 2007 $240 million strategic investment and reported $15 billion valuation.
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money.cnn.comFacebook's first big investor, Peter Thiel, cashes outSupports Peter Thiel as Facebook's first big/early outside investor and the $500,000 2004 investment.
venturebeat.comThefacebook raises $12 millionSupports Facebook's 2005 first institutional financing round led by Accel Partners.