James Caan co-founded the British investment company Hamilton Bradshaw before joining Dragon's Den.
Hamilton Bradshaw was established by Caan as a private-equity investment business, reflecting his background in recruitment, entrepreneurship and business finance. His experience evaluating companies and growth opportunities informed the investor role he later took on the BBC programme.
The answer is often confused with businesses linked to other Dragons. Ryman is associated with Theo Paphitis, while Red Letter Days is associated with Rachel Elnaugh and later ownership changes. Amstrad was founded by Alan Sugar, another well-known British entrepreneur but not the company asked for here. Hamilton Bradshaw is the specific investment firm connected with Caan's pre-Dragon career.