Vinod Khosla buys Seahawks in whopping $9 bn deal

On Wednesday, NFL owners unanimously approved the $9.612 billion acquisition of the Seattle Seahawks by Vinod Khosla and his family, who are currently part owners of the San Francisco 49ers. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised the family for their timely purchase of the team, which recently won its second Super Bowl. Goodell noted that it is rare to buy a Super Bowl champion team, and Khosla's family will be inheriting a fresh, victorious trophy.

The sales agreement was announced on July 11 and required approval at a special owners meeting in Atlanta.

The Khosla family will be required to sell their stake in the 49ers as part of the deal. Vinod Khosla, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, joined the 49ers ownership group as a minority owner in 2025, purchasing 3.1% of the team. The NFL owners were attracted to Khosla's experience with the 49ers, as they understand the league's passion and the Seattle community.

Khosla, who was born in India, expressed his gratitude to the 12s, the Seattle fans, for their passion and community value. His wife, Neeru, mentioned that their son, Neal, played a significant role in the family's interest in buying the team, as he is a big football fan. Khosla, who has been a Steelers fan since moving to the United States in 1976, shared that football has been a lifelong passion for his family.