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49ers Sell 6.2% Stake, Valuation Soars to $8.5 Billion

5/16/2025

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The San Francisco 49ers are making headlines by selling 6.2% of the team to three prominent Bay Area families, catapulting the franchise's value to a staggering $8.5 billion—an unprecedented milestone in sports history. Billionaire Vinod Khosla is set to acquire 3.1%, while the Deeter and Griffith families will take 2.1% and 1%, respectively. The deal awaits approval at the upcoming owners' meeting.

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The San Francisco 49ers are making headlines by selling 6.2% of the team to three prominent Bay Area families, catapulting the franchise's value to a staggering $8.5 billion—an unprecedented milestone in sports history. Billionaire Vinod Khosla is set to acquire 3.1%, while the Deeter and Griffith families will take 2.1% and 1%, respectively. The deal awaits approval at the upcoming owners' meeting.