Venezia owner Leiweke acquires minority stake in Bolton Wanderers

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Venezia owner Leiweke acquires minority stake in Bolton Wanderers
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Tim Leiweke, owner of Venezia, and his daughter Francesca Bodie have purchased a minority stake in Bolton Wanderers. This acquisition follows Leiweke's efforts to invest in Benfica, which were blocked due to the club's board decisions. The pair, alongside Keegan McDonald, created Entrepreneur Equity Partners to facilitate this investment in Bolton, a club that almost faced bankruptcy in 2019 and has recently returned to the second tier. Leiweke expressed optimism about contributing positively to Bolton's future.

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  • Tim Leiweke and Francesca Bodie buy minority stake in Bolton.
  • Leiweke previously attempted to invest in Benfica but was blocked.
  • Bolton Wanderers recently earned promotion back to the second tier.
  • Leiweke emphasizes a commitment to strengthening Bolton's operations.
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Venezia owner Tim Leiweke and his daughter Francesca Bodie have bought a minority stake in Bolton Wanderers, after they were reportedly blocked from investing in Benfica.Leiweke is an American busines...

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