Which business group did Dragon's Den investor James Caan found in 2003?

Dragon's Den investor James Caan founded the private-equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw in 2003.

Hamilton Bradshaw was established as an investment business focused particularly on areas including recruitment, business services and property. Caan had already built experience in recruitment before becoming known to television audiences.

Caan appeared as a Dragon on the BBC programme from 2007 to 2010. His investment style on the show reflected his background in identifying and backing businesses with growth potential, especially companies offering services to other businesses.

Hamilton Bradshaw is not the same as the large European private-equity firms often mentioned alongside it, such as Permira or Bridgepoint. Those firms have their own founders and histories, whereas Hamilton Bradshaw is specifically associated with Caan.