YORK City's silent partner has been identified, according to reports.

Bloomberg is reporting that the silent partner is the family office of Bill E Ford, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor that is based in New York City. 

York City confirmed last June that an unnamed silent partner had purchased a 24 per cent shareholding in the football club, acquiring the shares of Julie-Anne Uggla and reducing the Uggla ownership stake in the club to 51 per cent.

The silent partner underwent the scrutiny process in alignment with the York City Supporters' Trust, with the club welcoming investment to build a stronger future for the football club.

Bloomberg, an American news agency, is reporting that Ford's two sons, Billy and Tim, are leading the investment.

The current vice-chair of General Atlantic, Lance Uggla, also holds ties to City in being the father of Matt Uggla, York's current co-chairman. Lance Uggla became vice-chairman of General Atlantic in February 2024.

Ford himself joined General Atlantic in 1991 before accepting the role of CEO in 2007, with the company best known for investments in technology firms such as Facebook and Uber.

Bloomberg reported that a spokesperson for General Atlantic, as well as Ford, declined to comment.

York City have also declined to comment.