Vinod Khosla must divest 49ers stake after Seahawks purchase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Vinod Khosla has agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.623 billion, alongside several limited partners. This acquisition requires Khosla to sell his 3.1% stake in the San Francisco 49ers, as stipulated in the NFL's agreement. Khosla's family, which includes his wife Neeru and son Neal, is set to take leadership roles in the Seahawks' ownership group. The NFL is currently reviewing transaction documents related to this sale. Khosla's announcement has generated public interest with a tweet expressing excitement for the proceeds going to a non-profit.
- •Khosla acquires Seahawks for a record $9.623 billion.
- •He must sell his 3.1% stake in the 49ers.
- •Neeru Khosla will be the controlling owner of the Seahawks.
- •NFL is reviewing key transaction documents for approval.
- •Khosla's comments indicate support for non-profit funding.
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers minority owner Vinod Khosla issued an important stipulation after Seahawks’ purchase
"Khosla was required to divest his 3.15 stake of the 49ers
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