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title: "Carlyle, Dynasty Equity close minority investments in Seattle Seahawks"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/ae655fe4-8669-4e45-ba24-423de985953b
source: "PE Hub"
original_url: https://www.pehub.com/carlyle-dynasty-equity-close-minority-investments-in-seattle-seahawks/
category: "General"
published: 2026-09-03T19:48:56.000Z
modified: 2026-09-06T04:45:39.513Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1524749292158-7540c2494485?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Carlyle, Dynasty Equity close minority investments in Seattle Seahawks

**TL;DR:** Carlyle and Dynasty Equity have completed minority investments in the Seattle Seahawks, supporting the Khosla family's acquisition of the NFL franchise. The investments received league approval at a Special League Meeting on August 26.

*originally published in PE Hub on 2026-09-03. [Read the original](https://www.pehub.com/carlyle-dynasty-equity-close-minority-investments-in-seattle-seahawks/).*

## Story

Carlyle and Dynasty Equity have completed undisclosed minority investments in the Seattle Seahawks, backing the Khosla family’s purchase of the NFL franchise. The investments received league approval at a Special League Meeting on August 26.

"Our experience investing in sports in Seattle has given us a real appreciation for the passion of the region’s fans, and we look forward to supporting the Khosla family and the organization’s long-term success," said Ben Fund, partner at Carlyle.

"It’s a privilege to partner with this iconic franchise and group of world-class investors as the Seattle Seahawks continue to build on its legacy under the ownership of the Khosla family," said K. Don Cornwell, co-founder and chief executive of Dynasty Equity. "The franchise has cultivated one of the most dedicated fan bases in the NFL and a brand that resonates deeply, well beyond the Pacific Northwest. We are excited to support the Seahawks’ continued success and further our enduring partnership with the NFL."

## Entities

- General (sector)
- private equity (topic)
- PE Hub (publication)
- Carlyle Group (investor)
- minority investment (topic)
- NFL (regulator)
- Dynasty Equity (investor)
- Seattle Seahawks (company)
- Khosla family (investor)
- Carlyle Group investment in Seattle Seahawks (deal)
- Ben Fund (person)
- K. Don Cornwell (person)

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Originally reported by PE Hub (https://www.pehub.com/carlyle-dynasty-equity-close-minority-investments-in-seattle-seahawks/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ae655fe4-8669-4e45-ba24-423de985953b).