Brentford FC: parent company Best Intentions Analytics adds P. Melwani and L. Grainge to its board

Prakash Melwani, senior managing director at US investment firm Blackstone, and Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, have joined the board of Best Intentions Analytics Limited, the holding company that owns Brentford FC (Premier League) and Mérida AD (Spanish 3^rd division), announced the two clubs on 02/03/2026.

At Brentford FC, "they join existing investors, philanthropist Gary Lubner and filmmaker Sir Matthew Vaughn (since July 2025), whose companies have also each increased their minority shareholdings in Best Intentions Analytics. Matthew Benham remains the majority owner of Brentford FC, having taken full control in 2012," said the English club. Best Intentions Analytics was created as a holding company for investments in football clubs and to modernise Brentford FC's ownership model, "provide greater flexibility" and "better position the club for future growth" in February 2025.

"This increased investment reinforces their joint commitment to supporting Brentford’s ambitions for continued growth on and off the pitch. Together, the investor groups bring…