Liverpool Sells Minority Stake to Jeff Bezos-Backed Consortium

Liverpool have agreed to sell a minority equity stake in the Premier League club to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia and backed by a group of prominent global investors, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s majority owner, announced on Friday that it had entered into a definitive agreement with the consortium for the strategic investment.

The club said the deal would strengthen its long-term growth ambitions by bringing together expertise from international business, technology and investment.

Despite the transaction, FSG will retain majority ownership and full operational control of Liverpool.

The investment group includes Bhatia, the Mittal Family Trusts, K5 Sports, K5 Global Fund, whose lead investor is Bezos, and EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Eduardo Saverin.

Liverpool said the new partners would work alongside FSG and the club’s leadership to identify opportunities capable of advancing the club’s objectives both on and off the pitch.

FSG President Mike Gordon said the agreement reflected the ownership group’s long-term approach to managing Liverpool.

According to Gordon, the consortium shared FSG’s philosophy and understanding of the club, making the partnership a natural fit.

Bhatia, speaking on behalf of 1892 Holdings, said the consortium was proud to invest in Liverpool alongside FSG.

He described becoming a partner in the club as a major privilege and said the investment reflected the group’s belief in Liverpool and its leadership.

The agreement adds several influential business and investment figures to Liverpool’s ownership structure without changing control of the club.

Liverpool stressed that the investment should be viewed as an expansion of its investment base rather than a transfer of majority ownership.

The club said the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Corestone Capital Advisors introduced the parties and facilitated their engagement during the transaction.

FSG acquired Liverpool in 2010 and has remained in control throughout a period that has included major domestic and European successes, including Premier League and Champions League triumphs.

The latest investment is therefore expected to provide Liverpool with additional financial, technological and business expertise while allowing FSG to continue directing the club’s operations.

The agreement also strengthens Liverpool’s links with high-profile investors from the technology, finance and global business sectors as the club pursues further growth.