Investment group headed by Jared Kushner buys a stake in the San Francisco Giants

The son-in-law of President Trump is now in the baseball business, as he enters into an agreement to become a minor partner with the Team by the Bay

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Billionaire financier Jared Kushner, who has gained public prominence as the wife of Ivanka Trump and the son-in-law of the President of the United States, and his venture capital firm have agreed in principle to purchase a portion of the San Francisco Giants franchise.

Thrive Capital, a venture firm founded by Kushner, is a major investor in innovative companies like OpenAI and SpaceX. The deal with the Giants will be the first investment from Thrive Eternal, a new subsidiary designed to invest in cultural assets, according to Forbes.

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According to a social med post by Kushner the firm's strategy is focusing on cultural investments as much as technological ones. Their investment portfolio widens great with a foray into North American sports, and the First Son-in-Law is betting that, in the ling run. this expansion opens up even more entertainment opportunities.

“Our first partnership is expected to be with the San Francisco Giants - an institution built on more than a century of shared identity and community, and among the most iconic sports franchises in America,” Kushner posted on his X account. “We have reached an agreement, subject to league approval, to acquire an ownership stake. We feel privileged by the opportunity to be long-term partners to the Giants.”

In the same report, Forbes estimated the San Francisco Giants are worth around $4 billion, which makes them the fifth most valuable MLB team.

What does this mean for the team?

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In terms of the baseball product, not much will be affected by this transaction, based on early reports. Minority owners are typically known as 'money people' - those who look at a franchise strictly as an investment and not as a vanity project... or to have some say on the competitive side of things.

Kushner appears content in that role. Despite having the influence of being part of the Trump Empire, even his power and influence shouldn't have a ripple effect on baseball operations. This is a financial move, not a baseball one.

The onyl potential drawback is that some San Francisco fans may reject the idea of Kushner being involved in any capacity at all. A liberal city that President Trump has routinely attacked in the media, the family is not widely popular in the Bay Area. The chance for some public relations problems and public pushback is entirely possible. However, in this case, ownership feels that risk is worth the reward.