Facebook co-founder with £24billion net worth 'approached' over Liverpool investment
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool are reportedly seeking new investment into the clubLiverpool has reportedly approached one of Facebook's co-founders, billionaire Eduardo Saverin, as part of the consortium to buy a stake in the football club. Sky News claims Saverin, who has a reported wealth of £24.3bn, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, was approached by the club several weeks ago.The club are reportedly looking to sell a stake in the club, which would see the interested party become the second-largest shareholder at Anfield.The 44-year-old was part of a consortium that tried to buy Chelsea during the 2022 auction of the Premier League club, following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.The Brazilian entrepreneur, along with Mark Zuckerberg, helped launch Facebook in 2004 and was part of the $1.5trn technology behemoth Meta Platforms.He now runs B Capital Group, a US-based venture capital group which has given financial support to dozens of AI, healthcare and financial start-ups.The news follows on from reports linking Amazon chief Jeff Bezos with an investment deal at the club.The report says it's unclear whether Saverin is still in talks with the club and that some sources have warned he may not be part of the investor group.The syndicate looking to invest in Liverpool is being led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of billionaire steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal.It's claimed Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are looking to sell 30 per cent of the club, which they've had control over since 2010.Other parties are also involved in the deal, which, if it goes through, would only highlight the growth and success Liverpool have had under FSG, with the club valued at more than £4.7bn.A statement from FSG confirmed the interest in the club and read: "An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC