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Brentford secures new investment

Brentford FC has announced that it has strengthened its ownership base with additional investment and the appointment of two new directors to the board of its holding company, Best Intentions Analytics Limited.

Prakash Melwani, a longtime senior executive at Blackstone, and Sir Lucian Grainge CBE, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, have joined the board of Best Intentions Analytics, which serves as the holding company for Brentford FC and Mérida AD. They join existing investors Gary Lubner and Sir Matthew Vaughn, whose respective companies have each increased their minority shareholdings in the ownership group.

Matthew Benham remains the majority owner of Brentford FC, having taken full control of the club in 2012. Gary Lubner and Sir Matthew Vaughn initially became minority shareholders in July 2025 through their companies This Day Sports and Media Limited and MARV Bee Limited.

The increased investment reinforces the group’s commitment to supporting Brentford’s continued growth on and off the pitch. The expanded ownership base brings experience across finance, music, and entertainment, with the club highlighting the potential for enhanced commercial opportunities as it continues to compete in the Premier League.

In February 2025, Benham transferred his shares in Brentford into the newly formed holding company, Best Intentions Analytics. The new ownership structure has enabled the club to pursue additional investment opportunities.

It is thought that the July 2025 investment was £40m and the latest investment is likely to be of a similar size.   The club earned £130m in transfer fees last summer so it is  ina strong position to spend on players over the summer.

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