Hamilton Bradshaw

About The Fund

Hamilton Bradshaw is a London-based private equity firm, established in 2004 by James Caan CBE, a recognized entrepreneur and philanthropist, as well as a former Chairman of Start-Up Loans and Dragon’s Den panelist. With a headquarters at 60 Sloane Avenue, London, the firm has a rich history of investing across various sectors such as information technology, business services, human capital, communications, healthcare, and specifically within the recruitment industry. Their investment thesis revolves around backing talented individuals and supporting entrepreneurs to either commence, develop, or divest their businesses. The firm expresses a clear stance on investing not just in business ideas but in people they believe can transform businesses into leading enterprises. Hamilton Bradshaw boasts an impressive record of over 50 transactions, and under its guidance, the company has earned a status as the leading private equity advisory company in its selected industry sectors, currently maintaining a significant presence in the UK recruitment services world and real estate market. Their capabilities span sourcing and executing entire transactions, leveraging internal expertise that encompasses more than 100 years of combined industry experience. Hamilton Bradshaw prides itself on its established portfolio that includes clients across multiple sectors, management teams of high repute, and a substantial footprint in over 75 countries with a cumulative annual turnover exceeding £150 million. The firm's expertise extends to buyouts, venture capital, and turnaround situations for businesses at various stages, including seed, startup, early-stage, expansion, later-stage, MBO/LBO, recapitalization, and restructuring, with a particular focus on recruitment and real estate opportunities both within the UK and globally. Hamilton Bradshaw’s impactful strategy hinges on identifying the right entrepreneurs who have the potential to scale their companies successfully. This approach is buttressed by a network of over 30 CEOs in their portfolio, reinforcing the firm’s intellectual and strategic capacity.