Kushner started Affinity in 2021, shortly after leaving his advisory role in the White House alongside his wife, Ivanka Trump.
Neumann, who was ultimately ousted from WeWork by top SoftBank execs, introduced Kushner to Unybrands early the following year.
Affinity's investment in Unybrands, which hasn't previously been reported, was one of the private equity firm's earliest deals.
Following a continued slide, the company laid off roughly 10% of its staff in November 2022, according to people familiar with the matter.
The House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into the investment in 2022, looking into whether Kushner's financial interests influenced Trump's foreign policy.
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