Topline
A consortium led by Jeff Bezos has secured a minority stake in Liverpool FC, the tech billionaire’s first investment in a professional sports franchise, according to a team statement released Friday.
Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos speaks onstage ahead of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Blue Origin in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on February 2, 2026.
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Key Facts
The investor consortium, led by Bezos, secured an approximately 30% minority stake in Liverpool FC, according to multiple reported accounts.
The consortium comprises billionaires Jeff Bezos, Eduardo Saverin, and the Mittal family, whose fortune stems from ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel producer.
Fenway Sports Group will retain majority ownership and operational control of Liverpool FC, though CNBC reported the consortium may acquire majority shareholder status within the next year under the agreement terms.
The transaction values Liverpool FC at approximately $7.4 billion, per The Guardian, with the consortium holding options to acquire a larger stake should Fenway Sports Group elect to sell.
Forbes Valuation
Forbes estimates Jeff Bezos’ net worth at $274.1 billion, positioning him as the world’s third-wealthiest individual behind Google co-founder Larry Page and Tesla chief Elon Musk. Eduardo Saverin’s wealth is estimated at $33 billion, while the Mittal family’s fortune was valued at $17.2 billion in 2017.
Key Background
Fenway Sports Group acquired Liverpool FC in 2010 for $406 million, rescuing the club from potential collapse under the heavy debt load of former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett. Following a turbulent period through much of the 2010s, former manager Jürgen Klopp revitalized the franchise, delivering its first modern Premier League title in 2019. Liverpool has since sustained its status as an English soccer powerhouse, adding another Premier League crown in the 2024–2025 season. Earlier this year, the team was ranked fourth on Forbes’ list of the world’s most valuable soccer teams, with an estimated valuation of $6.2 billion.