Melinda French Gates takes minority stake in Seattle Kraken hockey team

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French Gates called herself "a big believer in the power of sports" and said that after many years of "cheering on Seattle from the sidelines," she's excited "to have an even deeper connection to the Seattle sports community." https://www.geekwire.com/2026/melinda-french-gates-takes-minority-stake-in-seattle-kraken-hockey-team/">Read More