Secrets Surrounding the Backer of Hertha Berlin Football Club
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Football fans are buzzing with speculation as Hertha BSC, the second-division German club, faces a shift in ownership yet again. As confirmed in a recent statement, US investment firm Advantage Capital Holdings (A-CAP) has successfully taken over shares from 777 Partners in several clubs, but whether Hertha is involved remains hazy.
Other clubs reportedly part of the deal include Standard Liège, FC Everton, and Melbourne Victory FC. The exact status of A-CAP's control over Hertha, Vasco da Gama, and CFC Genoa is uncertain as of now. The club itself has chosen to bodily dodge the media's inquiries about the potential change of hands.
On a more certain note, the partnership with 777 Partners is officially over for Standard Liège. A-CAP has purchased the shares and then sold them to a consortium, headed by Standard’s CEO Giacomo Angelini. The statement declared, "This transaction marks the end of 777 Partners' historical involvement in the club." Standard Liège has thereby relieved itself of any debt owed to its previous shareholder.
777 Partners stepped onto the scene as the majority investors of Hertha BSC GmbH & Co. KGaA when they bought over Windhorst Investors in 2023, holding 78.8 percent of the shares. Co-founders Joshua Wander and Steven W. Pasko subsequently joined the supervisory board but resigned early in April, leaving vacancies which were later filled by Andy Anson and David Ellis. Ellis is an investment manager at A-CAP.
Insight:
- As of early June 2025, Hertha Berlin is one of several clubs owned by 777 Partners that are going through an auction due to the investment vehicle's financial collapse. Other clubs involved in the auction include Genoa CFC, Sevilla, Standard de Liège, Red Star, and Vasco da Gama. [2][5]
- No new investors for Hertha Berlin have been officially announced at this time. The auction process for the clubs' shares is ongoing. [2]
Table:
| Club | League/Country | Status (as of June 6, 2025) ||---------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------|| Hertha Berlin | Bundesliga, Germany | Shares up for auction || Genoa CFC | Serie A, Italy | Shares up for auction || Sevilla | La Liga, Spain | Shares up for auction || Standard de Liège | Pro League, Belgium | Shares up for auction || Red Star | Ligue 2, France | Shares up for auction || Vasco da Gama | Série A, Brazil | Shares up for auction |
- The ongoing auction of Hertha Berlin's shares, due to 777 Partners' financial collapse, presents an opportunity for investors to delve into the football business sector, specifically in the Bundesliga of Germany.
- As Advantage Capital Holdings (A-CAP) has purchased shares from 777 Partners in various football clubs, one can speculate about the potential for investment in sports, particularly football, considering A-CAP's expanding business portfolio.
- With the financial troubles of 777 Partners and the ensuing auction of shares in several football clubs, the world of finance and investing holds significant implications for the future financial stability and success of these football clubs, such as Hertha Berlin in Germany.
