Jeff Bezos reportedly joins pursuit of a Liverpool minority stake
Reports say Bezos is part of a group seeking a substantial Liverpool stake, but neither the billionaire nor the club has confirmed a deal.
By Jordan Bell · Startups & Deals Reporter
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Jeff Bezos is reportedly part of an investor group pursuing a minority position in Liverpool Football Club, a move that would mark his first known sports investment if it comes together. For investors following the Jeff Bezos Liverpool stake reports, the key point is that no deal has been confirmed by Bezos, Liverpool or the club’s owner.
TechCrunch reported Sunday, citing the Guardian, that Bezos and other investors including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin are looking at purchasing at least 30% of the English football club. The report placed the proposal at a £1.35 billion valuation, though it did not establish that figure as the cash price that would be paid for the stake.
A separate report from StyleCaster, citing Sky News, described the potential holding as one-third of Liverpool. It said the reported group includes Bezos and Saverin and is led by Amit Bhatia, a former shareholder in Queens Park Rangers.
Is Jeff Bezos buying all of Liverpool?
No completed purchase has been announced, and the reports describe a minority investment rather than a takeover of the whole club. A minority stake gives an investor an ownership interest in a team, but the reports do not say what governance rights, if any, Bezos or the wider group would receive.
The different descriptions, at least 30% in one report and one-third in another, underscore why readers should treat the precise terms as unconfirmed. Neither account provides confirmation from Bezos, Liverpool or the club’s owner.
Why the report fits a wider ownership trend
American investors have become more common in English football. TechCrunch cited a Sky Sports analysis finding that 13 of the Premier League’s 20 clubs had American shareholders. That trend provides context for the Liverpool report, but it does not confirm the proposed transaction or indicate whether it will close.
TechCrunch also cited a Forbes estimate putting Liverpool’s value at about $6 billion. That is a separate third-party valuation estimate, not a disclosed value for the reported Bezos-led investment.
Earlier Bezos sports-team reports did not lead to a known deal
Bezos has previously been tied to speculative reports involving U.S. franchises. A 2024 Seahawks Wire report republished by Yahoo Sports discussed whether he could pursue the Seattle Seahawks, while noting that the team had not been sold and remained under the stewardship of the Paul G. Allen Trust.
That same year, an NBC Sports Boston panel discussed reports and podcast commentary about possible Bezos interest in the Boston Celtics. The discussion did not establish a bid, agreement or acquisition.
The Liverpool matter is therefore the latest reported connection between Bezos and professional sports ownership, not a confirmed purchase. Until the parties involved announce terms, the reported consortium and stake size remain subject to change.
This story draws on original reporting from TechCrunch.
