Seattle Seahawks
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- HQ
- Seattle, Washington
- Sectors
- Sports, Professional sports team
- Founded
- 1976
BuyWander raises $21M Series A from Madrona and Inspired Capital, moves HQ to Seattle-area Kent to fuel nationwide warehouse expansion
BuyWander raised $21 million in a Series A led by Madrona Venture Group and Inspired Capital as it relocates its HQ to the Seattle area and expands nationwide, citing 400% year-over-year growth and 50,000 active customers. The auction-based marketplace for retail returns and overstock will use the funding to invest in technology and scale warehouses after recent launches in Denver and Chicago.
Cowboy Space signs 291,035-sq-ft Kent lease to build orbital AI data centers, adding ~300 jobs
Cowboy Space signed a 291,035-square-foot lease in Kent to build hardware for orbital AI data centers, marking the Puget Sound area's largest industrial lease of 2026 and expected to create about 300 jobs. The 2023-founded aerospace firm plans its first Nova Pathfinder rocket launch in early 2027 and has offices in San Carlos and Seattle.
Apptio Co‑founder Sunny Gupta Joins Vinod Khosla Family’s Investor Group to Become Seattle Seahawks Co‑Owner
Sunny Gupta, co-founder and former CEO of Apptio and a nearly 20-year Seahawks season-ticket holder, has joined a newly revealed investor group that purchased the Seattle Seahawks alongside the family of billionaire Vinod Khosla. Gupta called the ownership stake a "dream come true" and said he wants to represent the team as the 12th man.
Vinod Khosla-led group buys Seattle Seahawks for record $9.612B; NFL owners approve sale
Vinod Khosla, an Indian-American tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist who co-founded Sun Microsystems and founded Khosla Ventures, led a group that purchased the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.612 billion after previously holding a 3.1% stake in the San Francisco 49ers.
NFL Owners Unanimously Approve Khosla Family's Record $9.6B Purchase of Seattle Seahawks
NFL owners unanimously approved the Khosla family's $9.6 billion purchase of the Seattle Seahawks, a record NFL franchise sale that names Neeru Khosla as controlling owner though the deal is not yet final.
Vinod Khosla and family lead $9.6B bid to buy Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks
Vinod Khosla and his family are leading a pending $9.6 billion bid to buy the Super Bowl–champion Seattle Seahawks, a record-setting NFL franchise purchase that will test his venture-capital leadership style in sports ownership.
Dopl Technologies raises $6.3M to commercialize remotely operated robotic ultrasound platform while pursuing FDA clearance
Seattle-area startup Dopl Technologies raised $6.3 million to advance a remotely operated robotic ultrasound system as it pursues FDA clearance, aiming to expand access to ultrasound exams in rural and underserved communities.
Vinod Khosla, Lead Buyer in Reported $9.612 Billion Seahawks Sale, Known for Tech Wealth, Beach Legal Fight and Political Donations
Vinod Khosla, lead buyer in the reported $9.612 billion agreement to buy the Seattle Seahawks, is a Bay Area venture capitalist known for his wealth, a long legal fight over beach access, investments through Khosla Ventures, and public political positions including opposing Trump, criticizing Bernie Sanders, and supporting higher capital gains taxes.
Vinod Khosla to Buy NFL’s Seattle Seahawks for Record $9.6 Billion; Khosla Ventures Founder Worth $13.7B
Indian-origin entrepreneur Vinod Khosla, founder and managing director of Khosla Ventures with a reported net worth of $13.7 billion, is set to buy the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.6 billion, according to a report dated July 13, 2026.
Indian Billionaire Vinod Khosla to Buy Seattle Seahawks for Record $9.612 Billion, Exiting 49ers Stake
Indian-born billionaire Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, is set to buy the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.612 billion, pending NFL approval, marking the most expensive NFL franchise sale. The Khosla family will sell their minority stake in the San Francisco 49ers before taking control of the Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks to Be Sold for $9.612 Billion to Khosla Family Including Vinod, Neeru, and Neal
The Seattle Seahawks are set to be sold for $9.612 billion to the Khosla family, led by billionaire Vinod Khosla, his wife Neeru, and son Neal, making them the fourth owners in the team's history. Neeru Khosla will be the controlling owner, with Neal expected to have a significant leadership role.
Seattle Seahawks Sold to Vinod Khosla-Led Group for $9.612 Billion After 2026 Super Bowl Win
The Seattle Seahawks have been sold to a group led by Bay Area venture capitalist Vinod Khosla shortly after winning the Super Bowl, making them the fourth ownership in franchise history. The $9.612 billion sale proceeds will benefit Paul Allen’s philanthropic estate.
Vinod Khosla Family to Buy Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 Billion, Must Sell 3.1% San Francisco 49ers Stake
Vinod Khosla and his family have agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.612 billion, which would require Khosla to divest his 3.1% stake in the San Francisco 49ers due to NFL rules. The deal, pending NFL approval, marks the richest sale in NFL history and involves Khosla's wife and son in leadership roles.
Vinod Khosla Family to Buy Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 Billion, Must Relinquish 49ers Stake
Vinod Khosla and his family have agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion, pending NFL approval, and will relinquish their stake in the San Francisco 49ers. The deal follows the wishes of the late owner Paul Allen and marks a new chapter for the defending Super Bowl champions.
Khosla Family Purchases Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 Billion, Exiting 49ers Minority Ownership
The Khosla family, minority owners of the San Francisco 49ers, has agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion, pending NFL approval. This transaction honors late Seahawks owner Paul Allen's wishes and will require the Khoslas to relinquish their 49ers stake.
Seattle Seahawks Sold to Vinod Khosla-Led Group for NFL-Record $9.6 Billion, Proceeds to Charity
The Seattle Seahawks are set to be sold to a group led by Vinod Khosla for an NFL-record $9.6 billion, with proceeds largely benefiting charity. The Khosla family, including Neeru (controlling owner) and Neal, will lead the new ownership after approval by NFL owners.
Vinod Khosla-led Family Agrees to Buy Seattle Seahawks for Reported $9.6 Billion
Veteran venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and his family agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks from the Paul Allen estate for a reported $9.6 billion; Khosla is a longtime Silicon Valley investor who founded Khosla Ventures and was an early OpenAI backer.
Seattle Seahawks Sold for Record $9.612 Billion to Venture Capitalist Vinod Khosla's Group, Pending NFL Approval
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold for a record $9.612 billion to a group led by venture capitalist and 49ers minority owner Vinod Khosla, pending NFL owners' approval. The sale proceeds will go to a non-profit, and Khosla's wife Neeru will be the controlling owner.
Shaquille O'Neal DJs World Cup Block Party in Seattle and Visits Big Chicken Restaurant in Renton
Shaquille O'Neal energized Seattle during a major World Cup weekend by DJing a packed block party in Pioneer Square as DJ Diesel and visiting his Big Chicken restaurant in Renton. His DJ set and casual restaurant visit drew significant local attention, showcasing his diverse interests beyond basketball.
Todd Boehly, Vinod Khosla Lead Billionaire Bidders for Seattle Seahawks in $9 Billion Sale
The Seattle Seahawks are up for sale for an expected record $9 billion, attracting bids from high-profile billionaires and venture capitalists including Todd Boehly, Vinod Khosla, Aditya Mittal, and Wyc Grousbeck. The sale is being managed by the estate of the late Paul Allen, with proceeds designated for philanthropy.
SpaceX IPO filing reveals Starlink's impact, Bezos sounds off on CNBC, and Gemini owes John a beer
This week on a supersized Memorial Day Weekend edition of the GeekWire Podcast: A massive IPO filing from SpaceX includes new details about Elon Musk's Starlink business and its satellite factory in Redmond. Jeff Bezos talks about wealth, inequality and eventually tech in an hour-long CNBC appearance. John goes to World Cup ticketing hell and turns to ChatGPT and Gemini when FIFA's support falls short. And a special Sam Altman/Seattle startup edition of GeekWire Trivia. With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. Related Links: SpaceX is churning out 70 Starlink satellites a week in Redmond, and other tidbits from…
Elon takes the stand, Big Tech drops big numbers, and a small VC gets in on a billion-dollar deal
This week on the show: Todd reports from inside the Oakland federal courthouse where Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Microsoft, with jury selection revealing just how hard it is to find anyone neutral about Musk these days. Meanwhile, Microsoft and OpenAI restructured their partnership the same morning the trial began — and less than 24 hours later, OpenAI's models landed on Amazon's cloud. Then, Microsoft and Amazon both dropped blockbuster earnings, with Azure up 40%, AWS posting its fastest growth in 15 quarters, and the two companies combining for nearly $400 billion in capital spending this year…
GeekWire Podcast, Live from Fremont: Seahawks, AI, and Seattle's Future
We're live this week in the "Center of the Universe" in Seattle for a special recording of the GeekWire Podcast, presented by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce at Fremont Brewing Co. Fresh off the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory, we debate some potential ownership groups for the Seahawks and Sonics — from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to Costco's Jim Sinegal. (Who wouldn't want $1.50 hot dogs and sodas at Lumen Field or Climate Pledge Arena?) Then we dig into the debate over Seattle's tech future, sparked by angel investor Charles Fitzgerald's GeekWire column, "A warning to Seattle: Don't become the…
Seattle Startup Arrived Proposes Fan-Based Private Equity Stake in $8 Billion Seattle Seahawks
Seattle startup Arrived is proposing a fan-based private equity model allowing everyday investors to collectively buy a minority stake in the Seattle Seahawks, leveraging NFL rules permitting private equity stakes. The initiative targets gathering 100,000+ fans to invest small amounts, aiming for a 3%-10% ownership share amid potentially an $8 billion team valuation.
Amazon fixes Alexa voice ordering bug; Microsoft rethinks AI data centers; Stadium cameras capture every Seahawks fan
Someone listening to last week’s GeekWire Podcast caught something we missed: a misleading comment by Alexa during our voice ordering demo — illustrating the challenges of ordering by voice vs. screen. We followed up with Amazon, which says it has fixed the underlying bug. On this week’s show, we play the audio of the order again. Can you catch it? Plus, Microsoft announces a "community first" approach to AI data centers after backlash over power and water usage — and President Trump scooped us on the story. We discuss the larger issues and play a highlight from our interview with…
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