Thrive Capital

Josh Kushner's growth-stage firm — major OpenAI and Stripe backer

VC Growth 📍 New York, NY Founded 2009

AUM

$24B

as of 2026-Q1

MID

Thrive Capital was founded in 2009 by Joshua Kushner and is one of the most consequential growth-stage venture firms of the last decade. Led the recent OpenAI tender at $500B and has been a major Stripe backer since 2016.

Firm Profile

Firm Type

Subtype

Growth

Founded

2009

New York, NY

Country

USA

Active Fund

Thrive IX ($5.0B) · 2024

Notable Partners

Joshua KushnerVince HankesJared Weinstein

Portfolio Companies (48)

Enriched 2026-08-02 · QuantLogix research

OpenAI Stripe Unit Shield AI Enter Base Power Cadence Chai Discovery Consensys Software MediaLab.AI Crusoe Energy Systems Ambience Healthcare Found Databricks Ramp Neuralink Cityblock Health OpenEvidence Sierra Skims Mercor Airtable Benchling Gong Physical Intelligence Justworks Patreon Rogo Imprint turbopuffer Console Pitch Dutchie Stytch Isomorphic Labs Headway Homebound XDOF295 Lafayette StreetSuite 701New York, NY 10012Company NameDeal DateDeal TypeDeal SizeIndustryCompany StageLead Partner

Investment Focus

Stages

Series B · Growth

Sectors

AI · Fintech · Healthcare · Consumer

VCTier-1 VCGrowthAI Heavy

Investor data reflects publicly disclosed AUM, fund sizes, and portfolio holdings as of 2026-Q1. Refreshed periodically.