Josh Kushner
Coverage of Josh Kushner in the Nexus archive.
- Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger announced a stunning agreement to buy the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter at $12.5 billion, which is stated as the highest valuation for a team sports sale. This deal marked a high-profile entry into the sports market for the tech investor Josh Kushner. Historically, he has also utilized his venture capital firm, Thrive Capital, to invest in companies like OpenAI and SpaceX.
- Football and politics, brought to you by Big Business (and energy drinks)
The article critiques FIFA's plan to privatize World Cup commercial operations under Gianni Infantino, involving a venture capital firm led by Josh Kushner. It compares Infantino to Sepp Blatter and highlights concerns over excessive commercialization of football, including sponsored hydration breaks by Powerade. The piece also humorously speculates about corporate sponsorship of politics and sports.