Josh Kushner

Josh Kushner (#820)

There are three ways to make a return. You can create something no one else has created. You can discover something before anyone else. Or access something that very few can.

$ 5 B
Venture capital
United States
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40 Years

About Me

Josh Kushner founded and runs VC firm Thrive Capital, which has backed some of the past decade's most notable startups, including Instagram, Spotify, Stripe and OpenAI. Thrive was valued at $5.3 billion in a $175 million funding round in January 2023; Kushner is estimated to own a 66% stake. Thrive's investors include Disney CEO Bob Iger and a handful of billionaires: Henry Kravis, Mukesh Ambani, Jorge Paulo Lemann and Xavier Niel. Thrive raised $5 billion for its ninth fund in August 2024; the firm now manages approximately $25 billion in assets. The liberal Kushner cofounded a health insurance company built around Obamacare before his brother Jared's father-in-law Donald Trump became president. He is the son of real estate tycoon Charles Kushner, who became Trump's ambassador to France in May 2025.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Josh Kushner’s rise and global influence.

#823 Billionaires (2026)
#295 Forbes 400 (2025)
30 Under 30 - All Star Alumni (2017)
30 Under 30 - Finance (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Josh Kushner’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $5.2B (May 4, 2026)