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Joshua Kushner

Joshua Kushner is an American businessman and venture capitalist.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Joshua Kushner is an American businessman and venture capitalist, best known as the founder and managing partner of Thrive Capital and a co-founder of Oscar Health.

What it is

Joshua Kushner is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur. He founded Thrive Capital, a firm that invests in technology and internet companies. He also co-founded Oscar Health, a tech-focused health insurer, and Vostu, a social games company. He is a minority owner of the Miami Heat.

Key details

Born June 12, 1985, in Livingston, New Jersey, Kushner earned degrees from Harvard College and Harvard Business School. He is the younger brother of Jared Kushner and son of real estate developer Charles Kushner. Thrive Capital is his primary investment vehicle.

Why it matters

Kushner represents a prominent figure in venture capital and health-tech innovation. His family connections and business ventures place him at the intersection of technology, finance, and politics, though he maintains a lower public profile than his brother.

In short

  • Founder and managing partner of Thrive Capital
  • Co-founder and vice-chairman of Oscar Health
  • Younger brother of Jared Kushner
  • Minority owner of the Miami Heat
Canadian angle

No major direct Canada-specific connection is established in the provided sources.

Quick questions

Who is Joshua Kushner?
He is an American businessman and venture capitalist, founder of Thrive Capital and co-founder of Oscar Health.
What is Thrive Capital?
Thrive Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Joshua Kushner that focuses on technology and internet investments.
What is Joshua Kushner’s connection to Oscar Health?
He is a co-founder and vice-chairman of Oscar Health, a technology-oriented health insurer.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Kushner
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career, family background, education, and roles including Thrive Capital, Oscar Health, Vostu, and Miami Heat ownership.
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Kushner
    Supports: Thrive Capital founding and Oscar Health co-founding; family background.
  3. North Jersey — https://northjersey.com/story/entertainment/2018/07/26/who-ivanka-trump-brother-law-joshua-kushner/832559002/
    Supports: Education at Harvard College and Harvard Business School; background and venture capital career.
  4. People — https://people.com/who-is-joshua-kushner-karlie-kloss-husband-7497669
    Supports: Birth date, family relationships, Thrive Capital, and Oscar Health background.