Jeff Bezos Acquires Stake in Liverpool FC

Jeff Bezos is making headlines as he steps into the world of sports ownership. On Friday, Liverpool Football Club, a prominent team in the English Premier League, revealed that Fenway Sports Group has sold a minority equity stake in the club to 1892 Holdings, a group in which Bezos is the lead investor.

This marks a significant moment for Bezos, as it is the first time he has been publicly associated with a major sports team. The 1892 group is managed by Amit Bhatia, who is related by marriage to steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, whose net worth is estimated at $42.6 billion. Previously, Bhatia held a role as director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers, another well-known English club.

In addition to 1892 Holdings, EE Capital, which is the family office of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and his partner Elaine, also took part in the transaction, according to the press release from Fenway Sports Group.

This minority stake values Liverpool FC at just over $7 billion, with 1892 Holdings acquiring approximately one-third of the club. A source familiar with the transaction disclosed this information to Business Insider. The finalization of the sale is pending necessary regulatory approvals as outlined in the club’s statement.

Fenway Sports Group’s principal owner is John Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox. Henry acquired Liverpool when the club was struggling and has witnessed its resurgence, as the team secured the Premier League title in the 2024-25 season.

While Bezos has shown interest in various sports teams in the past, including a reported consideration to acquire the NFL’s Washington Commanders, he ultimately did not pursue that bid. An investment group led by billionaire Josh Harris secured the team instead. This latest move into sports ownership shows Bezos expanding his portfolio in a very public way.