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Chamath Palihapitiya

He's a self-made billionaire investor known as "The SPAC King."

By Scott Levine – Updated Jun 14, 2025 at 9:27PM | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

  • Chamath Palihapitiya, a self-made billionaire, transitioned from tech investing to running Social Capital.
  • He utilized SPACs for public offerings but now focuses on long-term investments in transformative tech.
  • As SPAC appeal wanes, he curtails these ventures, prioritizing equity in emerging technologies.

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