Thrive takes minority stake in San Francisco Giants

10 articles · Updated · Forbes · Apr 24

The deal, Thrive Eternal's first sports investment, is subject to MLB approval and involves a noncontrolling stake; financial terms were not disclosed.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger will advise Thrive Eternal, which aims to invest long-term in cultural assets as technology and AI advance.
Thrive, led by Joshua Kushner, is known for major tech investments and now expands into sports amid growing institutional capital in U.S. franchises.

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