Jeff Bezos buys part of Liverpool Football Club

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has become one of the few billionaires to invest in a major sports team by purchasing a minority stake in Liverpool FC. The investment was made through his fund, 1892 Holdings, alongside steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. This marks Bezos' foray into sports ownership, joining an exclusive group among the world's wealthiest individuals.

The 1892 group, managed by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Mittal, purchased approximately one-third of the club, which is valued at over $7 billion. The deal requires regulatory approval before it can be finalized. Bhatia, who previously served as director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers, managed the 1892 group, which includes K5 Sports, the fund where Bezos is the lead investor.

Fenway Sports Group, the club's parent entity, stated that the consortium's management aligns with Liverpool's philosophy of prioritizing long-term interests. Liverpool FC recently won the Premier League in the 2024-25 season under the ownership of John Henry, the owner of MLB's Boston Red Sox.