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OpenAI Chair Bret Taylor Buys Minority Stake in 49ers After NFL Approval

The addition continues a 2025 wave of tech investors in the club during a high-profile stretch for Levi’s Stadium.

Overview

  • The team said the sale received league approval at Wednesday’s NFL meeting.
  • Jed York and the York family remain the controlling owners, according to the club.
  • Sports Business Journal reported Taylor’s share at about 1%, with broader terms not disclosed.
  • Taylor joins recent investors tied to Vinod Khosla in May and Pete Briger Jr. in October.
  • Levi’s Stadium is scheduled to host Super Bowl LX and six FIFA World Cup matches in 2026.