Major new investors announced for Reading FC
The founder of Miami-based Aliya Capital Partners has joined the Reading FC board
Last updated 27th Jun 2025
Major new investors have have been announced for Reading football club.
Ross Kestin is the CEO of Aliya Capital Partners. It is based out of Miami, Florida and has acquired a minority stake in Dogwood Football LLC, the ultimate controlling company of Reading Football Club.
Ross Kestin, Founding Partner and CEO of Aliya Partners, has been approved by the EFL to serve as a director of the Club.
Exciting
Royals Chairman and CEO Rob Couhig, said: “We’re pleased and excited to have Aliya Capital Partners on this journey with us. Ross and his team bring a true understanding of global football and are absolutely a great partner for us to achieve our goals with Reading. Fans should be excited about the opportunities ahead.”
Thrilled
Ross Kestin of Aliya Capital Partners said: “We’re thrilled to be part of Reading Football Club. This is a tremendously exciting project – one which we believe to be among the very best in Europe and we truly believe in the future of this club.”