# Mexican Investor Gonzalo Hevia Becomes Co-Owner of Seattle Seahawks

Mexican entrepreneur Gonzalo Hevia Baillères joins the ownership group of the Seattle Seahawks NFL franchise.

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Gonzalo Hevia Baillères represents the Aramburuzabala family, making him one of the first Mexicans to acquire a stake in an NFL franchise. [^1][^3]

The sale of the Seattle Seahawks franchise to the Khosla family reached a record value of 9,612 million dollars. [^2] The ownership group is led by Vinod Khosla, his wife Neeru, and his son Neal, who hold a stake valued at $9,612 million. [^4] The Seattle Seahawks announced the closing of the franchise sale on September 3, 2026. [^5]

The NFL approved the sale unanimously on August 26, and the official closing took place on September 3, 2026. [^6] Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, will assume the role of president of the team. [^7] Hevia Baillères stated through his investment firm HBeyond that the Seahawks represent a world-class franchise with a winning tradition. [^8]

Other members of the ownership group include Mark Stevens, Val Blavatnik, Sheryl Sokoloff, Jesse van der Werf, Samir Kaul, Sunny Gupta, Nader Naini, Penny Pritzker, Carlyle, Dynasty Equity, and Sixth Street. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. Gonzalo Hevia Baillères, a Mexican businessman, joined the ownership group of the Seattle Seahawks NFL franchise. (El Universal, News)
2. The sale of the Seattle Seahawks franchise to the Khosla family reached a record value of 9,612 million dollars. (Vanguardia, News)
3. Gonzalo Hevia Baillères represents the Aramburuzabala family, making him one of the first Mexicans to acquire a stake in an NFL franchise. (El Universal, News)
4. The ownership group is led by Vinod Khosla, his wife Neeru, and his son Neal, who hold a stake valued at $9,612 million. (El Universal, News)
5. The Seattle Seahawks announced the closing of the franchise sale on September 3, 2026. (Diario de Yucatán, News)
6. The NFL approved the sale unanimously on August 26, and the official closing took place on September 3, 2026. (Vanguardia, News)
7. Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, will assume the role of president of the team. (Vanguardia, News)
8. Hevia Baillères stated through his investment firm HBeyond that the Seahawks represent a world-class franchise with a winning tradition. (El Universal, News)
9. Other members of the ownership group include Mark Stevens, Val Blavatnik, Sheryl Sokoloff, Jesse van der Werf, Samir Kaul, Sunny Gupta, Nader Naini, Penny Pritzker, Carlyle, Dynasty Equity, and Sixth Street. (Diario de Yucatán, News)

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