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Joshua Kushner

Joshua Kushner is an American businessman and venture capitalist.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Joshua Kushner is an American businessman and venture capitalist. He is the founder and managing partner of Thrive Capital and a co-founder and vice-chairman of Oscar Health. He is also known as the younger brother of Jared Kushner and the son of real estate developer Charles Kushner.

Early life and education

Joshua Kushner was born in 1985 and grew up in Livingston, New Jersey. He attended Harvard College and later Harvard Business School.

Career in venture capital

Kushner founded Thrive Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in technology and internet businesses. Thrive Capital became the main vehicle for his work as an investor and founder.

Oscar Health and other ventures

Kushner co-founded Oscar Health and served as vice-chairman of the company. He also co-founded Vostu and has been reported as a minority owner of the Miami Heat.

Family background

Kushner is part of the Kushner family, a prominent business family in the United States. His relatives include Jared Kushner, who served as a senior adviser to Donald Trump.

Key facts

  • Founded Thrive Capital, a venture capital firm focused on technology and internet investments.
  • Co-founded Oscar Health, a technology-oriented health insurer.
  • Born in Livingston, New Jersey, and educated at Harvard College and Harvard Business School.
  • Younger brother of Jared Kushner and son of Charles Kushner.
  • Minority owner of the Miami Heat and co-founder of Vostu.
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Canadian context

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joshua Kushner?
He is an American businessman and venture capitalist best known as the founder and managing partner of Thrive Capital.
What is Thrive Capital?
Thrive Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Joshua Kushner that focuses on technology and internet-related investments.
What is Joshua Kushner’s connection to Oscar Health?
He is a co-founder and vice-chairman of Oscar Health, a health insurance company with a technology focus.
Who are Joshua Kushner’s immediate family members?
He is the son of Charles Kushner and the younger brother of Jared Kushner.
Where did Joshua Kushner study?
He attended Harvard College and Harvard Business School.

References

  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.