Winklevoss brothers

Extracted Attributes

• Born

  1981-08-21

• Education

  Harvard University (BA, Economics), University of Oxford's Saïd Business School (MBAs)

• Raised In

  Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

• Birthplace

  Southampton, New York, United States

• Full Names

  Tyler Howard Winklevoss and Cameron Howard Winklevoss

• Professions

  Investor, Entrepreneur, Former Olympic Rower

• Olympic Sport

  Men's Pair Rowing

• Political Donations

  Around $500,000 each to MAGA Inc.

• Estimated Bitcoin Holdings

  Around 70,000 Bitcoins (as of 2017)

• Facebook Lawsuit Settlement

  $65 million

Timeline

• Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss were born in Southampton, New York. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1981-08-21

• Enrolled as undergraduates at Harvard University, majoring in economics. (Source: Web Search Results)

  2000

• Sued Mark Zuckerberg, claiming he stole their ConnectU idea to create Facebook. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2004

• Competed in the men's pair rowing event at the 2008 Summer Olympics. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2008

• Their legal battle with Mark Zuckerberg was immortalized in the biographical film 'The Social Network'. (Source: Web Search Results)

  2010

• Founded Winklevoss Capital Management, a firm investing in early-stage startups. (Source: Web Search Results)

  2012

• Co-founded the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange. (Source: Wikipedia (founding year for Gemini))

  2014

• Attended a Trump Fundraiser in San Francisco, where Donald Trump mentioned them in his speech. (Source: Related Documents)

  2024

Tyler Winklevoss

Tyler Howard Winklevoss (born August 21, 1981) is an American investor, founder of Winklevoss Capital Management and Gemini cryptocurrency exchange and former Olympic rower. Winklevoss co-founded HarvardConnection (later renamed ConnectU) along with his identical twin brother Cameron Winklevoss and a Harvard classmate of theirs, Divya Narendra. In 2004, the Winklevoss brothers sued Mark Zuckerberg, claiming he stole their ConnectU idea to create the social networking service site Facebook, and received $65 million as settlement. As a rower, Winklevoss competed in the men's pair rowing event at the 2008 Summer Olympics with his identical twin brother and rowing partner, Cameron.

Web Search Results

• The incredible rise of the Winklevoss twins | Gentleman's Journal

  The Winklevoss brothers – also known as the Winklevii – are identical twins who are renowned for their legal battle with Mark Zuckerberg in 2004 over the ownership of Facebook. In 2010, their names became immortalised in the 2010 biographical film, The Social Network, which followed all three men’s encounters at Harvard University and their subsequent lawsuits regarding the conception of the website. [...] The gargantuan brothers hail from Southampton, New York and were brought up in Greenwich, Connecticut. In 2000, they enrolled at Harvard University as undergraduates and majored in economics; both earned BA degrees and were also members of the prestigious Porcellian Club (an elitist, all-male organisation) and the Hasty Pudding club (one of Harvard’s oldest affiliated social groups). It was during these years when both siblings encountered Mark Zuckerberg, now CEO of Facebook.

• Cameron Winklevoss - Wikipedia

  Cameron Howard Winklevoss (born August 21, 1981) is an American cryptocurrency investor, former Olympic rower "Rowing (sport)"), and cofounder of Winklevoss Capital Management and Gemini "Gemini (company)") cryptocurrency exchange. He competed in the men's pair rowing event at the 2008 Summer Olympics with his rowing partner and identical twin brother, Tyler Winklevoss. Winklevoss and his brother are known for co-founding HarvardConnection (later renamed ConnectU) along with Harvard classmate [...] Cameron Howard Winklevoss was born on August 21, 1981, in Southampton, New York,_New_York "Southampton (town), New York"), and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut. He is the son of Carol (née Leonard) and Howard Winklevoss. Howard was an adjunct professor of actuarial science at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. At an early age, he (left-handed) and his identical "mirror-image" twin brother Tyler (right-handed), demonstrated a pattern of teamwork, building Lego together and [...] In 2012, Winklevoss and his brother Tyler founded Winklevoss Capital Management, a firm which invests across multiple asset classes with an emphasis on providing seed funding and infrastructure to early-stage startups. The company is headquartered in New York's Flatiron District. ## Political donations [edit] In the first half of 2025, Winklevoss and his brother Tyler each donated around $500,000 to MAGA Inc., a super PAC that supports Donald Trump. ## Popular culture [edit]

• A Deep Dive Into the Winklevoss Twins' Bitcoin Empire - BitDegree.org

  The first step to understanding the Winklevoss twins’ Bitcoin-related intentions is to learn who exactly they are. Starting from the basics, they are two brothers, named Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Both attended Harvard University, studying Economics. They are also former Olympic rowers. However, their athletic prowess is rarely of interest to those who want to learn more about them. Latest Changelly Coupon Found: Verified CLAIM $100 BONUSChangelly Welcome Reward [...] In the crypto world, the Winklevoss twins are known for being co-founders of the Gemini crypto exchange, a top-performing platform within this industry. For some, this company is placed on the same pedestal as the likes of Binance or Coinbase, making it a major player in this space. [...] To sum up, the Winklevoss twins are individuals who come from a place of financial privilege and prestige and decided that despite the traditional economic world working in their favor, the way money is handled globally is outdated and flawed.

• Who Are the Winklevoss Twins? | CoinMarketCap

  ‍Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, popularly called Winklevii, are some of the most prominent figures in the crypto industry due to their penchant for managing, launching and investing in disruptive blockchain startups. At the last count, the identical twins, through their family office, Winklevoss Capital, have invested in over 25 digital asset startups. [...] ## Cameron Winklevoss Cameron Howard Winklevoss is the founder of Winklevoss Capital Management, founder and president of Gemini, entrepreneur and Olympic rower. Apart from majoring in the same undergraduate and postgraduate program as his brother, the twins also competed in pair rowing at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, finishing sixth in the final. Forbes estimates that the pair still own around 70,000 Bitcoins, along with other digital assets as part of their net worth. [...] After securing their MBAs at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, Tyler and Cameron looked to invest their settlement money in tech startups in Silicon Valley. This led them to launch Winklevoss Capital designed as a venture investment company. However, it was not long before the brothers faced the bitter truth – their dispute with Zuckerberg in famed Facebook history had left an indelible mark on their names. After several failed attempts at investing in tech startups, it became

• 46. Who are Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss? - Kanga University

  The Winklevoss twins were born on August 21, 1981, in Southampton, New York. As identical twins, they have often worked on joint projects and share many interests. They attended the prestigious Collegiate School in New York City, where they excelled in both academics and athletics. After graduating from high school, they both enrolled at Harvard University, each studying a different field, but both joined the Harvard rowing team. They competed in international regattas and, in 2008, represented [...] fbpx # 46. Who are Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss? Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss are American entrepreneurs, investors, and former Olympic rowers. They first became known for their lawsuit over the founding of Facebook, and later earned fame as some of the first Bitcoin billionaires. They are also the founders of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, one of the most recognized platforms in the world. ## Early Years and Education [...] Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss started as Harvard students and Olympic rowers. Their lawsuit against Zuckerberg provided the capital they later invested in Bitcoin. By 2017, they were known as the first “Bitcoin twins,” founding the Gemini exchange and playing a major role in securing Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. Through Gemini and Winklevoss Capital, they influence DeFi and Web3, while their educational and environmental initiatives help build a more sustainable and inclusive crypto ecosystem