Liverpool attracts major investment with Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin in new consortium
Liverpool Football Club, one of the giants of English football, confirmed on August 14, 2026 the arrival of a new group of high-caliber investors. The consortium, which includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, has acquired a minority stake of around 30% in the club. The operation does not change majority control of the team, which remains under the management of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), its owner since 2010.
Understand the new group of investors behind Liverpool
More on this story: Consortium with Bezos and Saverin buys 30% of Liverpool in billion-dollar deal
The investment group now part of Liverpool is 1892 Holdings, led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia. Bhatia is known for being chairman of Queens Park Rangers and son-in-law of billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. The consortium structure also includes funds from the Mittal family, EE Capital, which represents the investments of Eduardo and Elaine Saverin’s family, and K5 Sports, a fund where Jeff Bezos stands out as the main investor.
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Who are Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin, the new big investors
Among the prominent names in Liverpool’s new shareholding structure are two global figures from the world of technology and business. Eduardo Saverin, one of the founders of Facebook, is currently recognized as the richest Brazilian, with an estimated fortune of US$35.9 billion, equivalent to around R$187.4 billion, maintaining this position for the third consecutive year in an annual survey of billionaires. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has an even greater wealth, exceeding US$280 billion, approximately R$1.47 trillion. The presence of such figures indicates a substantial financial contribution and a potential expansion of the club’s global visibility.
What Fenway Sports Group said about the strategic partnership
The board of directors of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which holds the majority of shares and command of Liverpool’s operations, treated the arrival of the new investors as a strategic partnership. Mike Gordon, president of FSG, stated in an official statement that the consortium demonstrates a vision aligned with the club’s long-term objectives.
“Liverpool has always been built on thinking beyond one season and making decisions with the long-term interests of the club in mind,” Gordon said. He added that this approach continues to attract interest from respected business leaders and that the experience and perspective of the new partners will complement the strong foundation already in place. FSG’s expectation is to work together to further strengthen the club.
Liverpool’s recent challenges and future in the Premier League
The capital injection comes at a time of transition for Liverpool, who had an underwhelming previous season in the Premier League, finishing in fifth place. The club also recently said goodbye to its idol Mohamed Salah. Despite the challenges, Liverpool has a successful record, being one of the biggest title holders in English football, with 20 national victories. The new season is scheduled to begin on August 23, with the team facing Newcastle in their opener.
Main entities and investors involved in the acquisition
- 1892 Holdings:Consortium that acquired a minority stake in Liverpool.
- Amit Bhatia:British-Indian businessman, leader of 1892 Holdings and former chairman of Queens Park Rangers.
- Jeff Bezos:Founder of Amazon and main investor in the K5 Sports fund, which is part of the consortium.
- Eduardo Saverin:Co-founder of Facebook and the richest Brazilian, participant via EE Capital, his family’s investment office.
- Mittal Family:Funds associated with billionaire Lakshmi Mittal are also part of the investor structure.
- Fenway Sports Group (FSG):Majority ownership and command of Liverpool remain with the group.
