General Atlantic CEO’s Family Office Buys Stake in York City FC

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.

The investment is driven by Ford’s sons — Billy and Tim — one of the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. York City said in its June statement ...