Welcome to Hamilton Bradshaw

Aligned capital and hands-on operating experience. Choose the mandate that fits you.

Four mandates. One partner.

Expert capital · The platform

James Caan CBE, Founder and Chairman of Hamilton Bradshaw

James Caan CBE

Chairman & Founder

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Growth capital, scaling businesses, property lending and funds all come down to one thing: backing the right people.

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.

Chapter 03 — Activity

Recent activity

Recent activity across the three platforms.

  • YoBridge MortgagesSeptember 2026Scale 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
  • Saint-Tropez, FranceSeptember 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
  • Alfa AIAugust 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
  • Paris, FranceJuly 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
  • SnagJune 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
  • The Lewis Building, BirminghamJune 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
  • Hedge Fund Deployment2025Capital 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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