James Caan founded Hamilton Bradshaw before becoming a Dragon on BBC television's Dragon's Den.
Hamilton Bradshaw is a private-equity firm established by Caan in 2003. The firm invested in businesses and was named after Caan's children, Hamilton and Bradshaw. His work there formed an important part of his identity as an investor and entrepreneur.
Caan joined the Dragon's Den panel in the later 2000s, bringing private-equity experience to pitches from companies seeking capital and strategic help. He became known for assessing management teams as well as financial prospects.
Hamilton Bradshaw should not be confused with Caan's recruitment businesses, including Alexander Mann Solutions. Those companies belong to different stages of his career, while Hamilton Bradshaw is the private-equity firm he founded.