Joe Lonsdale

Joe Lonsdale

Joe Lonsdale (#1404)

  • $ 3 B
  • tech investments
  • United States
  • M
  • 43 Years

About Me

Joe Lonsdale is the managing partner of venture capital firm 8VC, which he cofounded in 2015 and relocated to Texas in 2020. 8VC, with $6 billion in assets, has made several big bets on startups in defense tech and life sciences. A serial entrepreneur, Lonsdale has also cofounded data mining firm Palantir, which went public in 2020, and government software firm OpenGov. After studying computer science at Stanford, Lonsdale started his career working for billionaire investor Peter Thiel's hedge fund. In 2018 he founded the Cicero Institute, a conservative think tank that advocates for entrepreneur-friendly public policy in healthcare, housing and other causes.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Joe Lonsdale’s rise and global influence.

  • #1440   Billionaires (2026)
  • #18   The Midas List: Top Tech Investors (2021)
  •   30 Under 30 - Enterprise Technology (2012)
  •   30 Under 30 - Technology (2011)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Joe Lonsdale’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $3.0B (May 4, 2026)