Beckett Layne Ventures take control of Monza with 80% stake, Galliani leaves

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Sep 25, 2025 7:26 AM ET

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.

Beckett Layne Ventures have 80% stake in Monza – official 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.

Galliani leaves Monza

“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.

“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.”

Galliani has been linked with a return to Milan, but the 81-year-old said earlier this week that he would not take on a new role at San Siro.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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