Vinod Khosla becomes new Seahawks owner in record NFL sale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Vinod Khosla has acquired the Seattle Seahawks from the Allen family for a record $9.6 billion. Khosla, a billionaire businessman and co-founder of Sun Microsystems, previously held a limited role with the San Francisco 49ers. He is expected to take on a significant leadership role with the team. This sale follows the team's legacy under the late Paul Allen.
- •Khosla is now the control owner of the Seahawks.
- •The sale amount is reported at $9.6 billion.
- •Khosla's net worth is approximately $15.6 billion.
- •He has a background as the co-founder of Sun Microsystems.
- •The Seahawks were previously owned by the Allen family.
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"The Seattle Seahawks will soon be owned by a venture capitalist who is currently a minority owner of the 49ers. The deal must be approved by NFL owners.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 11:12 PMSeattle Seahawks sold to current NFL owner for record price. Who is Vinod Kohsla?
The Seattle Seahawks will soon be owned by a venture capitalist who is currently a minority owner of the 49ers. The deal must be approved by NFL owners.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 10:48 PMWho is Vinod Khosla? Meet the new Seahawks owner after record NFL sale
The Seattle Seahawks have a new owner.
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