Thiel-Backed Fund Scores Big With $12 Billion Tilray Stake

Thiel-Backed Fund Scores Big With $12 Billion Tilray Stake

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The video discusses the recent market swings and highlights Peter Thiel's financial success through his investment in Tilray via Privateer Holdings. Thiel's hedge fund has been an early investor in several major companies, including Facebook, Lyft, Airbnb, SpaceX, and Palantir Technologies. The stake in Tilray has significantly increased in value since its public offering, raising questions about market trends and the shift of investments from Bitcoin to marijuana.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Tilray's business is owned by Privateer Holdings?

85%

76%

90%

50%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the revenue of Tilray in 2017?

$220 million

$100 million

$50 million

$20 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following companies was NOT mentioned as an early investment by Peter Thiel?

Facebook

Lyft

Amazon

SpaceX

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated worth of Privateer Holdings' stake in Tilray after the public offering?

$8 billion

$15 billion

$12 billion

$5 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential concern about the current valuation of Tilray's stake?

It is stable and reliable.

It is solely based on Bitcoin trends.

It could be overvalued or undervalued.

It might be undervalued.