Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates is taking her business acumen to the ice as a minority investor in the Seattle Kraken, the NHL team that has been making waves in the Pacific Northwest since its 2021 debut. As one of the most influential women in the world, French Gates brings a wealth of experience in business and philanthropy to the table, having co-founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with her ex-husband Bill Gates. Her involvement with the Kraken is expected to not only bring a new level of sophistication to the team's business operations but also help drive growth and expansion in the Seattle sports market. With her significant investment, French Gates is poised to become a key player in the world of professional hockey.

Melinda French Gates to be Seattle Kraken minority investor  ESPN