Clarium Capital Management

Clarium Capital is a hedge fund and investment management firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 1996 by Peter Thiel and Bill Calayag. The firm specializes in a global macro strategy, focusing on early-stage ventures and pursuing absolute returns through high conviction, directional investments. Clarium Capital manages separate client-focused equity and fixed income portfolios and caters to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm invests in public equity, fixed income, and hedging markets worldwide, leveraging key economic drivers and fundamental themes that may be underappreciated in the marketplace. Clarium Capital operates as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Matthew Alexander

CFO

Peter Thiel

Founder and President

7 past transactions

Stych

Series B in 2022
Stych is a driving school based in Paris, France, founded in 2014. Originally known as auto-ecole.net, the company specializes in providing online driving courses and training services. Stych's offerings encompass a wide range of training programs, including the highway code, motorcycle, bicycle, and scooter lessons, as well as B license preparations. The platform is designed to facilitate flexible and personalized training, allowing students to access online course materials and road safety training while also providing offline driving lessons with instructors who can pick them up at their preferred locations. This approach aims to enhance the learning experience and accommodate the diverse needs of learners.

Stych

Venture Round in 2018
Stych is a driving school based in Paris, France, founded in 2014. Originally known as auto-ecole.net, the company specializes in providing online driving courses and training services. Stych's offerings encompass a wide range of training programs, including the highway code, motorcycle, bicycle, and scooter lessons, as well as B license preparations. The platform is designed to facilitate flexible and personalized training, allowing students to access online course materials and road safety training while also providing offline driving lessons with instructors who can pick them up at their preferred locations. This approach aims to enhance the learning experience and accommodate the diverse needs of learners.

Eight19

Venture Round in 2017
Eight19 Limited, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the development and manufacture of organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules designed for lightweight solar panels. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on providing energy harvesting solutions for various applications, including indoor, outdoor, and off-grid environments. Eight19's innovative use of roll-to-roll manufacturing processes and solution-based organic materials allows for cost-effective scaling of its technology. Their products are particularly suited for the internet of things, wireless devices, and portable electronics, offering benefits such as flexibility, thinness, and robustness. The company also produces integrated demonstration units, including Bluetooth-connected temperature and light sensors powered by its OPV modules, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions.

FreedomPay

Venture Round in 2008
FreedomPay, Inc. is a commerce platform that specializes in providing cashless payment solutions for various industries, including retail, hospitality, gaming, education, healthcare, and financial services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, the company offers a range of services designed to simplify complex payment environments. These include mobile payments, payment processing, loyalty programs, and advanced analytical tools that help merchants optimize sales and customer engagement. FreedomPay's platform is validated for security standards and supports various payment methods, such as EMV and NFC. It also features a comprehensive suite of tools, including identity management, branding engines, and business intelligence solutions, which enable clients to analyze transaction data and improve customer retention. The company’s offerings are customizable, allowing clients to tailor cashless programs to meet their specific needs while ensuring rigorous security and operational efficiency.

Zynga

Series A in 2008
Zynga Inc., established in 2007, is a leading global developer, publisher, and operator of social games. The company's portfolio spans over 6 billion downloads across 175 countries, featuring popular franchises like FarmVille, Words With Friends, and Zynga Poker. Zynga's games are played on mobile platforms (iOS, Android) and social networking sites, with revenue generated through game downloads, in-game purchases, and advertising services. The company's headquarters are in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Cavendish Kinetics

Series B in 2006
Cavendish Kinetics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets tunable components for radio frequency (RF) circuits utilized in a variety of consumer wireless devices, including cellular handsets, laptops, netbooks, and tablets. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, the company specializes in antenna tuners and other RF applications. Its innovative technology, rooted in third-generation RF MEMS expertise and proprietary semiconductor processes, addresses challenges faced by the wireless industry by enabling manufacturers to pack more features and services into devices without increasing size or adding radios. The tunable RF solutions from Cavendish Kinetics enhance RF signaling, leading to improved performance, lower power consumption, and more efficient network operations. This technology not only elevates user experiences by improving voice and web browsing capabilities but also optimizes network efficiency for cellular operators, reducing dropped calls and increasing data throughput. Cavendish Kinetics operates as a subsidiary of Qorvo, Inc.

Remanage

Series B in 2003
REMANAGE, Inc. is a leading provider of property management software systems. The REMANAGE staff is comprised of industry veterans with over 200 years of combined Real Estate and software expertise. The Company was formed as a result of the merger of REMANAGE, Inc. and AXEO Corporation in April 2000. Prior to the merger, AXEO had developed custom Real Estate management software for nearly ten years, and was the first company to ship a Windows-based property management system in Microsoft Access. At the time of the merger, REMANAGE also successfully closed a round of funding led by Goff-Moore Strategic Partners.
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