Rivendell Trust
Peter Thiel's Single Family Office · Los Angeles, California
$5B estimated AUM
AUM figures are estimates compiled from public sources. How we source our data.
About Rivendell Trust
Rivendell Trust is the single family office of Peter Thiel, formed in 2011 and headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm provides strategic and operational support to Thiel's funds and ventures and has been described by Barron's as the venture-capital arm of his family office. Its assets are estimated by a third party at approximately $5 billion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rivendell Trust?
Rivendell Trust is a single family office associated with Peter Thiel, based in Los Angeles, California.
Where is Rivendell Trust located?
Rivendell Trust is based in Los Angeles, California.
How much does Rivendell Trust manage?
Rivendell Trust is estimated to oversee approximately $5B in assets. As a private family office it files no public AUM disclosures, so figures are third-party estimates compiled from public sources.