Jeff Bezos makes sports debut with consortium taking nearly 40% of Liverpool
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has joined a consortium that acquired a nearly 40% stake in Liverpool Football Club. While the deal allows for potential future control, Fenway Sports Group will retain majority ownership and operational management.
Why it matters
This marks a significant entry of high-profile tech billionaires into the global sports ownership landscape, potentially shifting investment strategies in European football.
Jeff Bezos has entered sports ownership for the first time after joining a consortium that has bought about a 40% stake in Liverpool Football Club. The consortium, called 1892 Holdings, is led by former Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia and also includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s family office, and the Mittal Family Trusts. The deal gives the group a significant minority stake in the Premier League club, while Fenway Sports Group (FSG) will remain Liverpool’s majority owner and retain operational control. The agreement also includes an option that could allow the consortium to buy a controlling stake in Liverpool within the next 12 months.Jeff Bezos enters sports ownership with Liverpool dealJeff Bezos’ investment in Liverpool comes through K5 Sports and marks his first move into sports ownership. However, Bezos will not have a seat on Liverpool’s board.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in