Beckett Layne Ventures have officially taken control of Monza with an 80% stake, marking the departure of Adriano Galliani from the Serie B club.
The New York-based venture capital firm Beckett Layne Ventures has officially acquired a majority stake in Monza.
“Fininvest S.p.A. and Beckett Layne Ventures (BLV) announce that today they have finalised the first closing of the transaction for the sale of the share capital of AC Monza S.p.A., initially announced on July 1st, 2025,” Beckett Layne Ventures said in a statement.
“Following the completion of the necessary regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of the conditions set out in the agreement, BLV has officially taken control of the Club with an 80% stake. Fininvest will remain a shareholder with a 20% stake, which will be transferred to BLV by June 2026.”
Brandon Berger and Lauren Crampsie, partners at Beckett Layne Ventures, said: “We are honoured to announce the acquisition of AC Monza by Beckett Layne Ventures.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – NOVEMBER 26: Adriano Galliani of Monza looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari Calcio and AC Monza at Sardegna Arena on November 26, 2023 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)
“We wish to thank the Berlusconi family and the Fininvest Group for their collaboration throughout the months of work that have brought us to this point. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all the professionals who have already welcomed us to the Club and facilitated our integration during the shared management phase, beginning with Adriano Galliani, to whom we extend our warmest wishes for the future.
“Today, we embark on a new phase of this exciting journey, fully conscious of the responsibility that comes with managing such a valuable asset as AC Monza. In light of the Club’s rich traditions and the passion of its supporters, we feel a profound duty to uphold professionalism and commitment.
MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 13: Silvio Berluconi and CEO of AC Monza Adriano Galliani attend the Serie A match between AC Monza and Torino FC at Stadio Brianteo on August 13, 2022 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)
“We look forward to pursuing initiatives and driving projects aimed at the growth of AC Monza, with the goal of returning the team to the stages it deserves, strengthening its connection with the local community, and meeting the ambitions of its supporters.”
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