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On Friday, Liverpool Football Club confirmed that a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin has acquired a minority stake in the club, which remains under the ownership of Fenway Sports Group (FSG).
The deal, officially announced by FSG, involves the sale of a minority equity share to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by Amit Bhatia. Bhatia, who is the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and a former shareholder of Queens Park Rangers, spearheads the investment group. The consortium also includes investments from the Mittal Family Trusts, K5 Sports (a K5 Global Fund), with Bezos as the lead investor in the K5 Sports fund, and EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Eduardo Saverin.
Strategic Investment Aimed at Long-Term Growth
FSG described the transaction as a strategic move designed to support Liverpool’s long-term ambitions. By bringing together expertise from global business, technology, and investment sectors, the club aims to leverage the strengths of its new minority stakeholders to fuel future growth.
Jeff Bezos is estimated to have a net worth exceeding €240 billion ($260 billion), positioning him as one of the richest individuals globally. Meanwhile, Eduardo Saverin, who was involved in a consortium that unsuccessfully bid to take over Chelsea in 2022, holds an estimated net worth of around €28 billion ($30.5 billion).
Mike Gordon, President of Fenway Sports Group, emphasized that Liverpool’s approach has always focused on long-term planning rather than short-term gains. The involvement of this consortium aligns with the club’s vision of sustained growth and success on and off the pitch.
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