Bezos-backed consortium buys a third of Liverpool FC
Liverpool's owners agree to sell around a third of the club to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos - in a deal that values the Reds at more than £5bn.
A consortium led by Jeff Bezos and including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin has acquired a 30% stake in Liverpool FC, according to a statement from Fenway Sports Group (FSG). The deal values the club between £5bn and £6bn, and the new investors will work with FSG to explore opportunities that enhance the club's objectives on and off the pitch.
Bezos, the world's fourth-richest person with an estimated net worth of $256bn, is investing through his venture capital firm K5 Sports, while Saverin's wife Elaine will also join the Anfield board. The consortium includes British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia, who will become Liverpool's vice-chairman and join an expanded board.
No new transfer budget is associated with the investment, and the deal does not impact the club's approach to the transfer window. FSG retains majority ownership and operational control of Liverpool. The acquisition marks a significant increase in the club's value, following record revenues of £703m in the 2024-25 financial year.
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