Richest man in LA - Peter Thiel now tops the list, and his rise has been something

Peter Andreas Thiel is the richest person in Los Angeles — and it isn't particularly close. Thiel has risen from LA County's 24th wealthiest person in 2020 to first place in 2025, with his wealth growing from about $2 billion to almost $24 billion over that period. That's a staggering climb — built on Palantir, Founders Fund, and a string of legendary early-stage bets — and it leaves every other LA billionaire well in his wake.