Case for Larry
Oracle infrastructure underpins global systems; signed Giving Pledge
What voters may question: Lavish lifestyle, limited actual giving, aggressive Oracle lawsuit history
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Larry Ellisonvs
Peter Thiel
Head-to-head comparison
Larry Ellison vs Peter Thiel
Who is richer—and who do voters respect more?
Larry Ellison has the larger estimated fortune ($188.8B vs $31.6B), while the public-impact ranking measures something different: which billionaire voters believe has contributed more positively. Compare their records and cast your vote.
This matchup is based on public perception from anonymous votes. Pick the person you think had the better impact.
At a glance
Larry Ellison
Peter Thiel
$188.8B
Estimated net worth
$31.6B
Oracle
Main company
PayPal, Palantir, investments
#6
Public rank
#17
Open
Matchup result
Open
Estimated net worth is shown in USD billions. Source estimates: Larry Ellison: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗); Peter Thiel: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗). The public rank and matchup result update as votes change.
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Case for Peter
Thiel Fellowship bypasses costly degrees; funded breakthrough biotech
What voters may question: Palantir's surveillance contracts; funded takedown of Gawker; anti-democratic writings
Larry Ellison
Peter Thiel
1,568
ELO
1,434
56%
Win rate
42%
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7d trend
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