All Brands Owned by Best Intentions Analytics (Brentford FC)

Who owns Brentford FC?
Brentford FC is majority owned by British businessman Matthew Benham through Best Intentions Analytics, a holding company formed in February 2025. Minority investors include Gary Lubner, Sir Matthew Vaughn, Lucian Grainge, and Prakash Melwani, who joined the board between July 2025 and March 2026. Benham retains majority voting control and has owned the club since acquiring full control in 2012.

Is Brentford FC publicly traded?
No. Brentford FC is privately held through Best Intentions Analytics Limited. The club is not listed on any stock exchange and has no plans for a public offering. The ownership structure is designed to allow minority investment without a public listing.

Who founded Brentford FC?
Brentford Football Club was founded in 1889 by members of the Brentford Rowing Club who wanted a winter sport. The current ownership structure was established by Matthew Benham, who first invested in 2005 and acquired majority control in 2012. Benham restructured the ownership into Best Intentions Analytics in February 2025.

Where is Brentford FC headquartered?
Brentford FC is based in Brentford, in the London Borough of Hounslow, United Kingdom. The club has played at the Gtech Community Stadium since September 2020, when it replaced Griffin Park, the club's home from 1904. The stadium has a capacity of 17,250.

How many brands does Best Intentions Analytics own?
Best Intentions Analytics controls one brand: Brentford Football Club. The entity is a single-asset holding company. Benham separately owns FC Midtjylland in Denmark and Merida AD in Spain through different holding structures, but these are not part of Best Intentions Analytics.

Who owns Best Intentions Analytics?
Matthew Benham is the majority shareholder of Best Intentions Analytics. Minority investors include Gary Lubner (through This Day Sports and Media Limited), Sir Matthew Vaughn (through MARV Bee Limited), Lucian Grainge, and Prakash Melwani. All minority investments were made between July 2025 and March 2026.

What is Brentford FC's revenue?
Brentford FC reported approximately £214 million in revenue for FY2024. The majority of this comes from Premier League broadcasting rights distributions. Matchday and commercial revenue contribute smaller portions due to the club's 17,250-seat stadium. The club also generates variable income from player transfer sales.

Does Matthew Benham own other football clubs?
Yes. Benham owns FC Midtjylland in Denmark's Superliga and Merida AD in Spain. He also founded Smartodds, a statistical research firm that provides data analytics to Brentford's recruitment and tactical operations. These assets are held through separate structures, not through Best Intentions Analytics.