Josh Kusher family and net worth in focus after Lakers purchase deal: Meet wife, kids and brother Jared Kushner

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are acquiring the Los Angeles Lakers for $12 billion from Mark Walter.

Updated on: Aug 12, 2026, 20:50:03 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Josh (Joshua) Kusher and Bob Iger are reportedly acquiring the Los Angeles Lakers for an unprecedented $12 billion, purchasing the NBA franchise from Mark Walter, who had acquired it from the Buss family in 2025.

Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are acquiring the Lakers for $12 billion. Josh, brother of Jared Kushner, has a net worth of $5.2 billion through Thrive Capital. (Getty Images)

If you are curious, considering Kushner's surname: Is the Thrive Capital founder connected to Jared Kushner, the former advisor and current son-in-law of Donald Trump?

The answer is yes: he is Jared's younger sibling, and both are sons of Charles Kushner

The Kushner family

The Kushner family stands out as one of America's most distinguished business dynasties. In 2019, Joshua Kushner secured a 2.5% share in the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. Forbes has estimated his net worth at $3.6 billion, ranking him among the richest entrepreneurs worldwide.

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He is also a co-founder of Oscar Health, a health insurance company, in addition to various other business endeavors linked to his family. Jared Kushner, in particular, has served as an adviser to Donald Trump throughout his presidency. Joshua attended Harvard University, where he first exhibited his entrepreneurial talents by launching the social networking platform Vostu.

Joshua Kushner is the founder and managing partner of Thrive Capital, a venture capital firm that is valued at roughly $5.3 billion. The investment portfolio of Thrive includes major technology success stories like Instagram, Spotify, and Slack. Notable investors in the firm include Disney CEO Bob Iger, as well as a lineup of global billionaires, including Mukesh Ambani from India, Xavier Niel from France, and Jorge Paulo Lemann, a Brazilian entrepreneur.

Joshua Kushner's father was pardoned by Trump

Charles Kushner, the father of Joshua, is a prominent real estate developer who faced conviction for offenses such as illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering. Nevertheless, he was granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump in 2020.

In contrast, Joshua has taken a political stance that distances him from Trump.

Joshua Kushner wife and kids

Joshua is married to supermodel Karlie Kloss, who is an outspoken Democrat, and he has refrained from endorsing the U.S. president in previous election cycles.

They have two sons, born in March 2021 and July 2023, and a daughter, born in September 2025.

Joshua completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard in 2008 and earned his MBA from the same institution in 2011.

Joshua Kusher's net worth

In November 2025, Forbes estimated his net worth to be $5.2 billion, largely derived from his stake in Thrive.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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