Bezos, Saverin may join Amit Bhatia-led Liverpool investment bid
Fenway Sports Group is in early talks to sell a minority stake in Liverpool FC to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia. High-profile tech figures, including Eduardo Saverin and potentially Jeff Bezos, have been approached to join the investment group.
Why it matters
The potential entry of major tech billionaires into Premier League football underscores the increasing intersection of global sports and private equity.
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are in preliminary talks with a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia over the sale of a minority stake in the Premier League club.According to The Guardian, the consortium has made a provisional offer of £1.35 billion for around 30% of Liverpool, valuing the club at approximately £4.5 billion. Neither FSG nor Bhatia has confirmed the size of the proposed stake or the investment amount, but FSG has acknowledged the discussions, describing them as being at an early stage.Eduardo Saverin joins list of potential investorsThe consortium is also reportedly trying to bring in another tech billionaire.
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