Khosla family closes purchase of reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks for $9.6 billion
Summary
The Khosla family has completed the purchase of the Seattle Seahawks, the current Super Bowl champions, for $9.612 billion. The sale was approved by NFL owners and follows the wishes of the late previous owner, Paul Allen.Key Facts
- The Khosla family officially bought the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion.
- NFL owners approved the sale about a week before the purchase was finalized.
- Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, will be the team’s chair.
- Neeru Khosla will be the controlling owner and president of the team’s charitable foundation.
- Neal Khosla will be the vice chair of the Seahawks.
- The family includes several co-owners such as Mark Stevens and Penny Pritzker.
- The sale followed the wishes of the late Paul Allen, who previously owned the team.
- The Khosla family had to give up ownership in the San Francisco 49ers to complete this deal.
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