James Caan founded the investment firm Hamilton Bradshaw and later became an investor on the British television programme Dragon's Den.
Hamilton Bradshaw was established by Caan in 2003. The firm focused on private-equity investments, particularly in areas including recruitment and business services. Caan had already built experience in recruitment before developing his investment career.
He joined the Dragon's Den panel in the fourth series, replacing an earlier investor. His time on the programme made him widely known to British television audiences, and he became associated with investments in entrepreneurial start-ups presented by contestants.
Hamilton Bradshaw should not be confused with the companies founded by other Dragons. For example, Peter Jones established the Peter Jones Foundation, while Nick Jenkins founded Moonpig. Caan's best-known investment firm is Hamilton Bradshaw.