Liverpool confirm group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buying minority stake
Liverpool's owners have confirmed a consortium featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has concluded an agreement to buy a minority stake in the club.
Liverpool Football Club has announced a strategic minority investment from a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, with significant backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Fenway Sports Group, the club's majority owners, confirmed the agreement to sell a minority equity stake to the consortium. The investment includes Bhatia and the Mittal Family Trusts, K5 Sports, a K5 Global Fund led by Bezos, and EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Eduardo Saverin.
Despite this new investment, FSG will maintain majority ownership and control of the Premier League club. The deal is aimed at supporting Liverpool's long-term growth ambitions, with the consortium bringing expertise from global business, technology, and investment. FSG President Mike Gordon stated that the consortium's philosophy and understanding of Liverpool align with FSG's long-term approach to managing the club.
The investment also brings several high-profile business figures into Liverpool's ownership structure while ensuring FSG retains control. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions before completion.
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