Affinity Partners

Affinity Partners, founded in 2021 by Jared Kushner, is a private equity firm headquartered in Miami, Florida. The firm specializes in investing in American and Israeli companies, particularly those expanding into markets such as India, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Affinity Partners has secured significant funding from Middle Eastern investors, including a $1.5 billion capital infusion from Qatar's sovereign wealth fund and Abu Dhabi-based Lunate in 2024, increasing its assets under management to $4.8 billion. Notable investments include a €225 million ($225 million) Series F funding round for Munich-based fitness-technology company EGYM in July 2023, marking its first European investment, and discussions in March 2024 with Aman Resorts to build an eco-resort community off the coast of Albania. In September 2025, Affinity, alongside Silver Lake and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, began the process of acquiring video game company Electronic Arts in a deal valued at $52.5 billion, the largest leveraged buyout on record. As of 2024, the firm had earned $157 million in management fees since its inception in 2021, including $87 million from the Saudi government alone. The firm's growth and activities have attracted attention from U.S. congressional investigators, who are examining potential foreign influence ahead of the 2024 election. Affinity Partners continues to focus on strategic investments that align with its mission to support innovative companies in their global expansion efforts.

Focus on American and Israeli companies expanding into international markets, Preference for investments in technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and other dynamic sectors, Interest in companies with strong growth potential and innovative solutions, Willingness to engage in both minority and majority stake investments, Alignment with Affinity Partners' strategic vision and values