Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship by Josh Kushner
Josh Kushner is founder and Managing Partner of Thrive Capital, a New York-based venture firm managing more than US $5.3 billion in assets. Thrive has invested in major companies including Instagram, Stripe, Spotify, and OpenAI. In 2023, the firm secured a funding round valuing it at US $5.3 billion, with Kushner retaining a 66% ownership stake. Flexibility introduced in 2022 allowed expansion into crypto and public equities, widening the firm’s portfolio into blockchain-driven ventures.
Kushner was recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 and has consistently appeared in industry rankings of top global investors. Active board involvement and regular participation in conferences such as TechCrunch Disrupt draw audiences exceeding 500 professionals. Personal net worth is estimated at US $3.6 billion in 2025, driven by equity and carried interest. With capital reach spanning traditional tech and emerging crypto platforms, Kushner remains one of the most influential figures directing institutional investment into Web3.