Peter Thiel’s Mithril and Two Other Stories You Need to Know
Peter Thiel’s Mithril and Two Other Stories You Need to Know
Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. Today, we’re looking at three particularly interesting stories.
Peter Thiel Launches Mithril Fund
Angel investor Peter Thiel, best known for his early investment in Facebook, has launched Mithril Capital Management, a late-stage fund with $402 million to spend.
Named after the legendary metal mithril from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, the fund will focus on fast-growing tech companies that haven’t yet gone public.
Microsoft Kept Surface a Secret From Its Partners
Microsoft has developed its tablet, Surface, under a veil of secrecy…
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