Thrive Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

2009

AUM

$2 300 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Africa Europe South America North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 15 July, 2026

Profile

Thrive Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2009. The firm focuses on technology investments and has a diverse team of experienced professionals. Thrive Capital was founded by Joshua Kushner, who has been involved in various successful ventures. Thrive Capital is known for its strategic approach and commitment to supporting portfolio companies through different stages of growth. The firm has built a strong reputation in the venture capital space, working closely with entrepreneurs to drive value and innovation.

Thrive Capital invests in technology-focused sectors such as SaaS, E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, and Media and Entertainment. Their investments range across different stages, typically from Series A to late-stage, with a focus on North American companies. The firm has a robust fund management strategy with several funds under management. Thrive Capital is backed by a network of LPs who support its investment thesis and entrepreneurial vision.

Some of Thrive Capital's notable portfolio companies include Stripe - online payment processing platform, Instagram - social media and photo-sharing platform, Robinhood - stock trading app, Slack - business communication platform, and Twitch - live streaming service platform. Thrive Capital has played a significant role in the growth and success of these companies by providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to its network.

Industry

Software SaaS Other E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Internet and Web Services Media and Entertainment Consumer Products Fintech AI HealthTech

Contacts

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Jared Weinstein General Partner
General Partner
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Joshua Kushner Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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FAQs about Thrive Capital

Thrive Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Thrive Capital is located in New York, New York, United States.
Thrive Capital was founded in 2009.
Thrive Capital invests in companies and startups in Software, SaaS, Other, E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Internet and Web Services, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Products, Fintech, AI, HealthTech.
Thrive Capital invests in companies and startups in Africa, Europe, South America, North America, Asia.
Thrive Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Thrive Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Thrive Capital has around $2 300m assets under management.
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