A profile of Thrive Capital, whose biggest portfolio companies include OpenAI and Stripe, as rivals say the VC firm's approach is closer to asset management (@georgenhammond / Financial Times) https://t.co/Xk62U2ltE5 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/M2JPix4lPp
Excellent read on Thrive Capital by @GeorgeNHammond https://t.co/x00bWwSrg6
Several media and tech executives say UK VC Matt Clifford, who has advised successive Tory and Labour governments, has an outsized influence over AI policy (@annasophiegross / Financial Times) https://t.co/jA4VDKwrK4 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/PoZEtACANa

Thrive Capital, led by Josh Kushner, has invested approximately $1.3 billion in OpenAI since the company's inception. The venture firm is known for its unconventional investment strategy, which emphasizes a concentrated approach, differing from traditional venture capital models. This strategy has drawn attention as Thrive Capital's significant bets include not only OpenAI but also Stripe, positioning the firm closer to asset management in the eyes of some industry observers. The firm's influence and investment philosophy have sparked discussions among media and tech executives regarding its implications for the venture capital landscape.