Peter Thiel's hedge fund, Thiel Macro LLC, disclosed the acquisition of a roughly 1% stake in Argentine shale oil producer Vista Energy, valued at approximately $76 million, making it the fund's second-largest disclosed position. The move extends Thiel's recent focus on Argentina, following his relocation to Buenos Aires and an April 2026 meeting with President Javier Milei to discuss economic reforms and attracting foreign capital.
- Thiel Macro LLC acquired a 1% stake in Argentine shale oil producer Vista Energy for about $76 million, its second-largest disclosed position.
- Vista Energy operates in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation; the investment was disclosed in an August 2026 SEC filing.
- Thiel recently relocated to Buenos Aires and met with Argentine President Javier Milei in April 2026 to discuss economic reforms and attracting foreign capital into natural resources.