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Matt Danzeisen

Matt Danzeisen is an American financier and investor best known for working in investment management and for being married to entrepreneur Peter Thiel.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Matt Danzeisen is an American financier and investor best known for his work in investment management. He is a portfolio manager at Thiel Capital and co-founder of Crescendo Equity Partners. He is also known for being married to entrepreneur Peter Thiel.

Early life and education

Sources identify Danzeisen's full name as Charles Matthew Danzeisen and indicate that he was born around 1977. He is reported to have attended Cornell University.

Career

Danzeisen has been described as a financier and investor with experience in portfolio management. Sources also state that he worked with Thiel Capital and co-founded Crescendo Equity Partners.

Personal life

Danzeisen married Peter Thiel in 2017. Public reporting about his personal life is limited, and he is generally described as maintaining a low profile.

Key facts

  • Danzeisen is an American financier and investor.
  • He is a portfolio manager at Thiel Capital.
  • He co-founded Crescendo Equity Partners.
  • He studied at Cornell University.
  • He married Peter Thiel in 2017.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Matt Danzeisen?
Matt Danzeisen is an American financier and investor known for his work in investment management and for being married to Peter Thiel.
What is Matt Danzeisen known for?
He is known for serving as a portfolio manager at Thiel Capital and for co-founding Crescendo Equity Partners.
Where did Matt Danzeisen study?
Available sources say he attended Cornell University.
Who is Matt Danzeisen's spouse?
He is married to Peter Thiel, with sources indicating the marriage took place in 2017.
What is Matt Danzeisen's nationality?
He is described in sources as American.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Danzeisen
    Supports: Full name, approximate birth year, alma mater, occupation, known for, and spouse.
  2. Wikipédia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Danzeisen
    Supports: Finance career details, Thiel Capital role, Asia-Pacific involvement, Crescendo Equity Partners co-founding, and marriage to Peter Thiel.
  3. hmn.in.th — https://hmn.in.th/wiki/Matt_Danzeisen
    Supports: Occupation, Thiel Capital role, Crescendo Equity Partners co-founding, and marriage to Peter Thiel.