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Thrive Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Joshua Kushner. The firm specializes in software and internet investments, focusing on building and investing in internet, software, and technology-enabled companies. Thrive Capital is known for its concentrated investment strategy, making significant investments in a select number of high-growth companies to build deep relationships with founders and actively support their growth. This approach has led to early investments in companies like Instagram, GitHub, Spotify, Twitch, Stripe, and OpenAI. As of November 2024, Thrive Capital has raised a total of $12.3 billion and manages nearly $25 billion in assets. In August 2024, the firm raised over $5 billion for Thrive IX, its largest fund to date, which includes a $4 billion late-stage investment fund and a $1 billion fund dedicated to early-stage ventures. Thrive Capital's portfolio includes high-profile technology platforms such as Instagram, GitHub, Spotify, Twitch, Stripe, and OpenAI. The firm has also invested in Scale AI, A24, Airtable, Glossier, Plaid, Anduril, Ramp, and Databricks. Thrive Capital's strategy involves investing heavily in fewer companies to provide a closer relationship with founders and more visibility into companies, allowing it to remain faithful to early-stage investing while also participating in growth and late-stage investments. The firm has been recognized for its disciplined approach to long-term growth, coupled with a deep network of industry leaders and founders, ensuring sustained value creation and unparalleled access to innovative opportunities.