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Last updated: August 22, 2026, 2:39 PM ET

Sports Transactions

Liverpool stake sold by FSG to a Bezos-backed consortium hit a record $7bn valuation, marking a landmark private equity exit as the transaction priced the club at its highest-ever figure amid intense bidding.

Venture Capital

Rillet secured a $100M funding round from Iconiq and Sequoia to achieve unicorn status in just 48 hours, driven by explosive growth figures presented at a board meeting that triggered an immediate investor frenzy.