FSG sells minority stake in Liverpool to Bezos consortium

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have confirmed the sale of a minority stake in the club to a consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The consortium, named 1892 Holdings, will be led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia, who will become Liverpool's new vice-chairman.

Sources told ESPN the stake is in the range of 30%, taking Liverpool's overall valuation to a fee in the region of £5.5 billion. The consortium also includes the K5 Sports fund, led by Bezos, and EE Capital, the family office of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and his wife Elaine, who is set to join Liverpool's board.

FSG, who bought Liverpool for £300 million in 2010, retain majority ownership and operational control of the club, with day-to-day operations not expected to change. Bezos is not expected to sit on Liverpool's board, with his representation instead coming via K5 Global's managing partner, Bryan Baum.

Bhatia said the consortium is making the investment because it believes deeply in Liverpool and its leadership. FSG president Mike Gordon said the consortium shared their long-term philosophy and their experience will complement the foundation already in place.

This is the first external minority investment in Liverpool since Dynasty Equity purchased a 3% stake in the club for around $200 million in September 2023.