American Private Equity Chief’s Family Buys Into York City Football Club
- Bill E Ford’s family office bought 24% shareholding this year
- Investment is said to be driven by Ford’s sons, Billy and Tim
York City against Wigan Athletic at the LNER Community Stadium, York.
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The family office of Bill E Ford, the chief executive officer of private equity firm General Atlantic, has emerged as a significant minority shareholder in York City FC, a 102-year-old English football team.
Ford’s family office bought a 24% shareholding in the club earlier this year, according to people familiar with the matter. York City announced “a new strategic partner” in June but didn’t identify them.