Dynasty Equity
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Overview
Dynasty Equity is a global sports investment firm co-founded and led by Jonathan Nelson and K. Don Cornwell. With deep industry relationships, extensive investment experience, and a creative approach, we provide partnership solutions to support investments throughout the sports ecosystem.
The firm targets strategic investments in sports-enabled operating businesses, franchises, leagues and adjacent assets. It looks for assets it considers resilient, compelling and differentiated, and its founders bring backgrounds in sector-specific private equity and in the business of sports, media and entertainment.
Dynasty Equity organizes its work around four principles: integrity, a thoughtful approach, diverse perspectives and entrepreneurial teamwork. Its investment process emphasizes underwriting discipline, rigorous analytics and sound judgment, along with a collaborative, team-oriented approach aimed at building long-term partnerships.
Funding rounds
1 round. Latest: Other, 20 Feb 2026.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | Other | $31.3M |
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Recent posts from the Dynasty Equity blog
- We're proud to announce that Dynasty Equity, alongside our NFL investment partner, The Carlyle Group, has…
closed our investment in the Seattle Seahawks, supporting the Khosla family's purchase of the franchise, marking our first investment in an NFL franchise. As the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Seahawks are one of the world’s premier organizations, with a passionate fanbase, a strong culture, and meaningful opportunity ahead.
- Recently, our Co-Founder & CEO K.
Don Cornwell spoke at the inaugural The Wall Street Journal Sports Summit. Don joined Samuel Porter, Chief Strategy Officer of Apollo Sports Capital, and Todd Sisitsky, President of TPG, on a panel moderated by Andrew Beaton to discuss how sports have evolved from a passion play for wealthy individuals into a rigorous institutional asset class.