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Joshua Kushner's Thrive moves into pro sports investing

Axios · · 344 words · By Dan Primack
Venture Capital Strategy/IPO Planning

Joshua Kushner's Thrive is establishing a new holding company, Thrive Eternal, to invest in assets deemed non-technology related, such as pro sports. The article details that Thrive Eternal is intended to diversify the firm's portfolio, potentially leading to an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The piece notes that the deal is subject to MLB approval and outlines potential limitations, such as the NFL's current application process and Kushner's existing investment in the Miami Heat.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://axios.com/2026/04/27/joshua-kushner-sports-giants-thrive-eternal

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6 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Joshua Kushner's Thrive is now investing in pro sports, agreeing to buy a small stake in the San Francisco Giants.”
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Multiple web search results report that Joshua Kushner's investment group, Thrive, has reached an agreement to take a minority stake in the San Francisco Giants. Specific reports mention Thrive Eternal being involved in this investment.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jared Corey Kushner (born January 10, 1981) is an American businessman, investor, and government official. Through his marriage to Ivanka Trump, he is the son-in-law of the 45th and 47th president of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Kushner
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — OpenGov Inc. is a private technology company headquartered in San Francisco. In February 2024, minority owner Cox Enterprises agreed to acquire the company.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGov
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thrive Capital Management, LLC, commonly Thrive Capital, is an American venture capital firm based in New York City. It focuses on software and internet investments. The firm was founded by Joshua Kus…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrive_Capital
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“It's being done via a new holding company called Thrive Eternal, which will focus on assets with "qualities that cannot be replicated by technology."”
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The concept of 'Thrive Eternal' focusing on assets that cannot be replicated by technology is mentioned in the context of the Giants investment via web search results, but the provided evidence does not offer multiple independent sources confirming this specific strategic focus for the new entity.
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web search NEUTRAL — Find frequently asked questions about Thrive Market and contact us with any further questions you have!
https://help.thrivemarket.com/hc/en-us
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web search NEUTRAL — Thrive Market is an online market offering the highest quality, healthy and sustainable products, delivered at member-only prices. With the annual membership, members save on the highest-rated product…
https://help.thrivemarket.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036218992…
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web search NEUTRAL — Thanks for checking out Thrive Market! The membership is offered on a yearly basis for $59.95 or on a monthly basis for $12.00. The membership fee is what gets you access to our discounted prices, exc…
https://help.thrivemarket.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001342823…
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“Thrive Eternal is a permanent capital vehicle initially funded by many existing investors in Thrive Capital's venture capital and growth equity funds.”
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Multiple web search results indicate that Thrive Eternal is established as a permanent capital holding company. One source explicitly states it will be concentrated in assets that can be owned and stewarded over many decades, implying funding from existing investment structures.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fort Provintia or Providentia, also known as Chihkan Tower (Chinese: 赤嵌樓; pinyin: Chìkǎnlóu; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chhiah-khám-lâu), was a Dutch outpost on Formosa at a site now located in West Central District…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Provintia
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Huesca (Aragonese: Uesca; Catalan: Osca), officially Huesca/Uesca, is a province of northeastern Spain, in northern Aragon. The capital is Huesca. Positioned just south of the central Pyrenees, Huesca…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Huesca
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Brotherhood of Eternal Love was an organization of drug users and distributors that operated from the mid-1960s through the late 1970s in Orange County, California. They were dubbed the Hippie Maf…
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“Former Disney CEO Bob Iger, who recently rejoined Thrive as an advisor, will be deeply involved.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Bob Iger rejoined Thrive Capital in an advisory capacity. Sources specify his role as a venture partner or special advisor, advising on initiatives.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Alan Iger (; born February 10, 1951) is an American media executive who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company twice, from 2005 to 2020 and from 2022 to 2026. He previ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Iger
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page details the international expansion of Disney Channel since launching on 18 April 1983. Its first local variants were launched on 1 September 1995 in the United Kingdom & Ireland and on 22 M…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_Channel_(international)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joshua Kushner (born June 12, 1985) is an American businessman and venture capitalist. He is the founder and managing partner of the venture capital firm Thrive Capital, co-founder and vice-chairman o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Kushner
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“The NFL isn't currently accepting applications for its group of pre-approved franchises.”
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The web search results provide general information about NFL franchise moves and schedules but do not contain a direct statement confirming that the NFL is *currently* not accepting applications for pre-approved franchises. This specific status update is not corroborated by multiple sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — See also: List of defunct NFL franchises, Timeline of the National Football League, and NFL franchise moves and mergers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League
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web search NEUTRAL — The pro football landscape changed again today when the 30 National Football League owners approved the Houston Oilers' move to Nashville by a vote of 23 to 6, with one abstention; 23 votes were neede…
https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/01/sports/pro-football-nfl-o…
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web search NEUTRAL — Get the full schedule for the 2025 NFL season, including matchups, dates, times and TV and ticket information.
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“Kushner has a small personal investment in the Miami Heat, which may preclude Thrive Eternal from buying into other NBA clubs.”
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Multiple web search results link Kushner's investment in the Giants to his personal investments, suggesting a potential conflict or limitation. However, the evidence does not provide multiple independent sources confirming that his Miami Heat investment *will* preclude Thrive Eternal from buying into *other* NBA clubs.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Founders Fund is an American venture capital fund formed in 2005 and based in San Francisco. The fund has roughly $17 billion in total assets under management as of 2025. Founders Fund was the first i…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joshua Kushner (born June 12, 1985) is an American businessman and venture capitalist. He is the founder and managing partner of the venture capital firm Thrive Capital, co-founder and vice-chairman o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Kushner
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thrive Capital Management, LLC, commonly Thrive Capital, is an American venture capital firm based in New York City. It focuses on software and internet investments. The firm was founded by Joshua Kus…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrive_Capital
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