Melinda French Gates to become minority investor in Seattle Kraken
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Melinda French Gates is set to join the Seattle Kraken as a minority investor, pending NHL approval. The announcement was made on June 1, 2026. This move marks a significant involvement of a high-profile investor in the NHL franchise, which seeks to enhance its position in the league. The Kraken have been working to bolster their business operations and expand their influence in professional hockey. Further details regarding the investment structure are expected as the NHL reviews the proposal.
- •Melinda French Gates will become a minority investor.
- •Approval by the NHL is still pending.
- •The announcement was made on June 1, 2026.
- •The Kraken aim to strengthen their business operations.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Melinda French Gates to become a minority investor in Seattle Kraken
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Melinda French Gates, ex-wife of Bill Gates, to join Seattle Kraken as minority investor
- 6:47 PMESPN NHL — French Gates to become Kraken minority investor
"Melinda French Gates, a billionaire philanthropist and businesswoman, will join the Seattle Kraken as a minority investor, pending NHL approval. French Gates, 61, is the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
"Philanthropist Melinda French Gates is set to become a minority investor in the Seattle Kraken, pending approval from the NHL, One Roof Sports and Entertainment said in a release on Monday.
"Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates will become a minority investor in the Seattle Kraken, pending approval by the NHL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 11:43 PMMelinda French Gates to become a minority investor in Seattle Kraken
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates is set to become a minority investor in the Seattle Kraken, pending approval from the NHL, One Roof Sports and Entertainment said in a release on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 11:11 PMMelinda French Gates, ex-wife of Bill Gates, to join Seattle Kraken as minority investor
Melinda French Gates, a billionaire philanthropist and businesswoman, will join the Seattle Kraken as a minority investor, pending NHL approval. French Gates, 61, is the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
- ESPN NHLJun 1, 2026, 6:47 PMFrench Gates to become Kraken minority investor
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates will become a minority investor in the Seattle Kraken, pending approval by the NHL.
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