A consortium including Jeff Bezos has agreed to purchase a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club, marking Bezos's first investment in a sports property. The group will acquire roughly one-third of the Premier League club, with the transaction valuing Liverpool FC at approximately $7.1 billion, according to individuals familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly [1]. The deal was confirmed by Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the current owners of Liverpool FC, on Friday [1].
The investment group, named 1892 Holdings, is managed by businessman Amit Bhatia, who will become Liverpool's new vice chairman and join the club's expanded board. Other board additions include Bryan Baum from K5 Sports and Elaine Saverin from EE Capital, while Jeff Bezos will not hold a board seat [1]. The largest contribution to the $7.1 billion minority investment—over $1 billion—comes from K5 Global, with Bezos as the lead investor in the K5 fund [1]. The consortium also includes K5 Sports and EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Eduardo Saverin, the co-founder of Facebook [1].
As part of the agreement, the consortium has an option to become the majority shareholder of Liverpool FC at a valuation of around $8 billion within the next 12 months [1]. FSG President Mike Gordon stated that the new minority owners will support Liverpool FC's long-term ambitions by bringing together experts from global business, technology, and investment, emphasizing the club's philosophy of long-term planning and attracting respected investors [1].
Liverpool FC is currently valued at $6 billion according to CNBC's 2026 Official Global Soccer Team Valuations, making it the fourth-most valuable soccer club in the world [1]. The club competes in the English Premier League and has won 20 league titles [1].
CONCLUSION
The acquisition of a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC by a Jeff Bezos-led consortium at a $7.1 billion valuation signals strong investor confidence in the club's long-term prospects. With an option for majority control at an $8 billion valuation within a year, the deal is poised to have a substantial impact on the club's future direction and the broader sports investment landscape.