Seattle Seahawks sold to venture capitalists for $9.6 billion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are under new ownership after a record-setting sale announced on July 11. Vinod Khosla, a venture capitalist and minority owner of the San Francisco 49ers, heads the purchasing group. However, Neeru Khosla, Vinod's wife, will assume the role of controlling owner, with their son, Neal Khosla, also involved in management. This transition follows the team's victory in Super Bowl 60, marking a significant change in leadership for the defending champions.
- •Seahawks sold for a record $9.6 billion.
- •Vinod Khosla leads the ownership group.
- •Neeru Khosla becomes the controlling owner.
- •Neal Khosla will have a leadership role.
- •The sale follows the Seahawks' Super Bowl 60 victory.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Venture seekers want to steer new NFL seas with Seahawks
"The Seahawks were purchased for a record $9.6 billion. Meet Neeru Khosla, who will be the new controlling owner.
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