https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inside-josh-kushner-s-17-billion-fortune-the-lakers-openai-spacexContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inside-josh-kushner-s-17-billion-fortune-the-lakers-openai-spacexhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inside-josh-kushner-s-17-billion-fortune-the-lakers-openai-spacex#u47606Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:57:11 +0000Josh Kushner has amassed a $17 billion fortune driven by Thrive Capital's investments in OpenAI and SpaceX. The venture capital firm nearly tripled its assets this year, with its 2022 fund marked at 7x. While these gains have surged due to OpenAI and Cursor, most of the 2022 fund's value remains unrealized. Kushner is now exploring a purchase involving the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. Despite these gains, Kushner has criticized other Silicon Valley venture capitalists for their euphoria regarding artificial intelligence.Why it mattersThrive Capital operates as a primary vehicle for