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Welcome to Hamilton Bradshaw
Established in 2003. Private capital across five distinct strategies.
Private Capital
Five Strategies. One Partner.
01Start Your Business
Capital for experienced founders starting professional services firms.
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02Scale Your Business
Growth and working capital for established businesses.
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03Private Capital Available
Acquisitions, expansion and shareholder buyouts.
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04Real Estate Lending
£2m to £10m bridging and structured finance on prime property.
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05Capital Markets & Fund Investments
Capital for seasoned fund managers with a proven record.
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About Hamilton Bradshaw
Established in 2003 by James Caan CBE, Hamilton Bradshaw provides private capital from its own balance sheet, from our office in Mayfair, London.
Start a conversation- Years investing
- 23
- Businesses scaled
- 30+
- Successful exits
- 19
- Distinct strategies
- 5
Years investing
Businesses scaled
Successful exits
Distinct strategies
Expert capital · The platform
James Caan CBE
Chairman & Founder
Former investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den
Founded in 2003. Built to last.
2003
Founded
40+
Years in business
20+
Years of HB
Aligned capital paired with more than 20 years of operating experience across founder partnerships, real estate lending and fund investments.
Founded in 2003 on James Caan CBE's 40 years in business. The approach has not changed: find the right people, develop the leadership around them and build value that lasts beyond a cycle.
Our Timeline
- 01
2003
Founded by James Caan CBE with a single conviction: back the right people.
- 02
2006 – 2010
Early partnerships in recruitment, professional services and real estate.
- 03
2012 – 2015
International expansion, with more than 30 businesses in the portfolio.
- 04
2016 – 2020
A series of high-profile exits as businesses reached maturity.
- 05
2021 – Present
High-conviction investing behind the next generation of founder-led businesses.
We lend and invest our own capital, so decisions come from the people you meet.
Learn moreChapter 03 — Activity
Recent activity
Recent activity across our five strategies.
September 2026Start Your BusinessYoBridge MortgagesInvested in the specialist mortgage advisory firm to expand its broker team, deepen lender relationships and build a scalable platform for buyers and investors across the UAE.Dubai, UAE
September 2026Real Estate LendingSaint-Tropez, FranceCompleted a bond against two prime properties, refinancing two separate lenders through a bond and trust structure, closed swiftly from instruction.Saint-Tropez, France
August 2026Scale Your BusinessAlfa AIBacked the AI candidate sourcing tool with capital and hands on support to scale its product and go to market capability.United Kingdom- July 2026Real Estate LendingParis, FranceProvided a €1.53m commercial bridging facility at 67% LTV, secured by a first ranking charge, released quickly so the purchase completed on time.Paris, France
June 2026Scale Your BusinessSnagBacked the inclusive apparel brand with growth capital and operating experience as it scaled its retail and direct to customer channels.United Kingdom
June 2026Real Estate LendingThe Lewis Building, BirminghamStructured predominantly mezzanine debt to support the acquisition of the 254,000 sq ft Grade A office estate, with contracted quarterly yield.Birmingham, UK
2025Capital Markets & Fund InvestmentsHedge Fund DeploymentMade an allocation to a diversified global hedge fund strategy as part of our fund investment activity.Global
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