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|founder =[[James Caan (entrepreneur)|James Caan]] |
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| key_people = [[James Caan (entrepreneur)|James Caan]], CEO<br/>Tristan Ramus, Managing Director, HBHC<br/>Deepak Jalan, Chief Investment Officer |
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| industry = [[Private equity]] |
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|key_people =[[James Caan (entrepreneur)|James Caan]], CEO<br />Tristan Ramus, Managing Director, HBHC<br />Deepak Jalan, Chief Investment Officer |
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| products = [[Leveraged buyout]], [[growth capital]], [[management buyouts]], [[real estate]], [[venture capital]] |
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|products = [[Leveraged buyout]], [[Growth capital]], [[Management buyouts]], [[Real estate]], [[Venture capital]], |
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'''Hamilton Bradshaw''' is a mid-market [[private equity|private equity firm]] with headquarters in [[London]], [[England]]. |
'''Hamilton Bradshaw''' ('''HB''') is a mid-market [[private equity|private equity firm]] with its headquarters in [[London]], [[England]]. The company was founded in 2003 by UK entrepreneur and former [[Dragons' Den (UK)|Dragons' Den]] panelist [[James Caan (entrepreneur)|James Caan]]. Hamilton Bradshaw's main offices are located in [[Mayfair]], London, and can be segmented into private equity, [[venture capital]], [[recruitment]], and [[real estate]]. |
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The company was founded in 2003, by UK serial entreprenuer and [[Dragons' Den (UK)|Dragons' Den]] panelist [[James Caan (entrepreneur)|James Caan]]. Hamilton Bradshaw's main offices are located in [[Mayfair]], London. Hamilton Bradshaw (HB) can be segmented into private equity, [[venture capital]], [[recruitment]], and [[real estate]]. |
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Hamilton Bradshaw's focus is on acquiring companies that have [[unique selling proposition|unique selling points]] (USPs). In Caan's book, [[The Real Deal (Book)|"The Real Deal"]], he affirms that, “If you don't have a Unique Selling Point – you're dead in the water."<ref>Caan, James. The Real Deal. London, UK: Virgin Books, 2008. Print.</ref> To ensure that this is present in business opportunities that Hamilton Bradshaw evaluates, one of the first things that its investment team does is assess the [[business plan]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Hamilton Bradshaw was founded in 2003 by [[BBC Television]]'s [[Dragons' Den (UK)|Dragons' Den]] panelist and CEO [[James Caan (entrepreneur)|James Caan]], along with Tristan Ramus and Deepak Jalan. In 2002, Caan had sold off his stakes in Humana International, Recruitment International, and Alexander Mann. These sales allowed Caan to take a "gap year", studying management at Harvard.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-07-26|title=Who is Dragons' Den's James Caan CBE?|url=https://startups.co.uk/dragons-den/james-caan-cbe/|access-date=2021-08-18|website=Startups.co.uk|language=en-GB}}</ref> The sale of Alexander Mann also led to James Caan forming a company that would focus on private equity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vc-jobs.com/memberInfo.faces?memberId=864 |title=Hamilton Bradshaw Limited | Jobs & Recruitment |publisher=VC-Jobs.com |date=2010-02-22 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> While Hamilton Bradshaw and its staff are involved in holdings related to Dragon's Den, most of the company's business comes from other sources and opportunities.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-10-23|title=James Caan: A dragon in his den|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/james-caan-a-dragon-in-his-den-1779143.html|access-date=2021-08-18|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref> |
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Hamilton Bradshaw was founded in 2003 by [[BBC Television]]'s [[Dragons' Den (UK)|Dragons' Den]] panelist and CEO [[James Caan (entrepreneur)|James Caan]], along with Tristan Ramus and Deepak Jalan. By 2002, Caan had sold off his stakes in Humana International, Recruitment International, and Alexander Mann. These sales allowed Caan to take a "gap year", studying advanced management at Harvard.<ref>http://www.startups.co.uk/6678842909177546606/james-caan.html</ref> The sale of Alexander Mann also led to James Caan forming a company that would focus on private equity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vc-jobs.com/memberInfo.faces?memberId=864 |title=Hamilton Bradshaw Limited | Jobs & Recruitment |publisher=VC-Jobs.com |date=2010-02-22 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> Caan says that his success at Alexander Mann has "given me the opportunity to do what I do today."<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/money/consumer_affairs/article6981818.ece</ref> |
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<blockquote>One of the things that makes Hamilton Bradshaw quite unique is that unlike a lot of private equity firms...my company only invests my own money. So the good thing is that when they work, all the return is mine. The sad thing is when they don't work, unfortunately, I lose all my money.<ref name="youtube1">{{cite web|author=4 November 2008 |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpTa_sC3PUs |title=Dragons' Den: The Dragons' Stories: James Caan's Story - 2 of 6 |publisher=YouTube |date=2008-11-04 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref></blockquote> |
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Hamilton Bradshaw employs staff in finance, media, investment, and operations. Tristan Ramus is a Managing Director and is Hamilton Bradshaw's non-executive director on company boards and is directly involved with the executive leadership of many of Hamilton Bradshaw's holdings.<ref>{{cite web|author=18-Mar-2009 |url=http://www.recruiter.co.uk/diary-of-tristan-ramus-managing-director-hamilton-bradshaw-human-capital/1001000.article |title=Diary of... Tristan Ramus Managing director, Hamilton Bradshaw Human Capital | People |publisher=Recruiter |date=2009-03-18 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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Caan's past experience is reflected in Hamilton Bradshaw's holdings in recruitment. Caan's first company, recruitment pioneer Alexander Mann, became one of the UK's most successful recruitment firms of the late 20th century.<ref>Caan, James. The Real Deal. London, UK: Virgin Books, 2008. Print</ref> While Hamilton Bradshaw has a diverse range of investments, its CEO's experience in recruitment has led the company to invest in these types of businesses. |
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===Dragons' Den and investment opportunities=== |
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After CEO and founder [[James Caan (entrepreneur)|James Caan]] joined [[Dragons' Den (UK)|Dragons' Den]] in 2007, Hamilton Bradshaw's scope was expanded. This is due to the fact that Caan's investments on Dragons' Den are managed by HB. In fact, James Caan has pursued 15 pitches on the Den, with investments totalling over £900,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dragons-den.org.uk/investments.html |title=The Dragons Investments |publisher=Dragons-den.org.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> In 2009, company's assets increased by 82%, partially due to the amount of investments Dragons Den brings in.<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/money/consumer_affairs/article6981818.ece</ref>Caan states that his television dealings are time-consuming but rewarding. |
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Most of my investments in Dragons' Den are probably the most demanding...but to a large extent, that is one of the fun parts in investing in Dragons' Den.<ref name="youtube1"/></blockquote> |
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While Hamilton Bradshaw and its staff is involved in holdings related to the Den, HB is not centred around these venture capital investments. Most of the company's business comes from other sources and opportunities.<ref>www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/james-caan-a-dragon-in-his-den-1779143.html+hamilton+bradshaw+not+just+dragons+den&cd=9&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk</ref> |
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==Portfolio== |
==Portfolio== |
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Hamilton Bradshaw's portfolio consists of 44 companies. These holdings are in a range of industries, from |
Hamilton Bradshaw's portfolio consists of 44 companies. These holdings are in a range of industries, from [[finance]] to leisure. The primary sector is recruitment; nevertheless, Hamilton Bradshaw's portfolio includes firms in fitness, commercial, online recruitment, education, financial services, healthcare and [[pharmaceuticals]], and technology. Also, HB controls Caan's venture capital investments related to Dragons' Den.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} |
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===Investment criteria=== |
===Investment criteria=== |
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Hamilton Bradshaw directs its focus and investments largely at companies it believes have Unique Selling Points. Along with this, the company looks to invest in [[ |
Hamilton Bradshaw directs its focus and investments largely at companies it believes have [[Unique selling proposition|Unique Selling Points]]. Along with this, the company looks to invest in [[small and medium-sized enterprises]] (SMEs). Hamilton Bradshaw attempts to create value by injecting capital into these SMEs and improving their processes.<ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Venture Capital – Investment Strategy |url=https://medium.com/@Atlanta_Lants/venture-capital-fund-strategy-developing-investment-themes-and-target-businesses-fd5a51e52805#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20key%20considerations,for%20pattern%2Dmatching%20target%20businesses. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131010848/https://medium.com/@Atlanta_Lants/venture-capital-fund-strategy-developing-investment-themes-and-target-businesses-fd5a51e52805 |archive-date=2021-01-31 |accessdate=2010-02-26 |website= |publisher=Hamilton Bradshaw}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Hamilton Bradshaw is divided into four areas, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Recruitment, and Real Estate. Additionally, James Caan and Hamilton Bradshaw have Advisory Partnerships with businesses. These partnerships are for Hamilton Bradshaw to impart business knowledge and assist in operational efficiency. For small-business owners or those seeking investment, Hamilton Bradshaw offers an online feature to submit business proposals to Caan and his staff. |
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===List of investments=== |
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<td style="width:24%; vertical-align:top;">'''Investment'''</td> |
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<td style="width:70%; vertical-align:top;">'''Company Description'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Aptus Resourcing is a boutique consultancy firm that places candidates in positions like Office Manager, Executive Assistant, and Administrator. Aptus Resourcing has online resources and focuses on a broad candidate base.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aptus-resourcing.co.uk/dragons-den.php |title=Hamilton Bradshaw: The Dragons' Den link |publisher=Aptus Resourcing |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.attenti.co.uk/ Attenti]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Attenti was purchased in late 2009 by HBHC, Hamilton Bradshaw's recruitment division. With the Attenti purchase, HBHC was looking to add to its recruitment portfolio with a upper-level-focused [[Executive Search|executive recruitment]] firm.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.4mat.com/news/less-is-more-with-james-caan-s-new-recruitment-venture-news-92807942508 |title=Less is more with James Caan’s new recruitment venture - Published press, Website launches News at |publisher=4mat.com |date=2009-10-07 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.blindsinabox.co.uk/ BLINDSINABOX] '''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Like many of Hamilton Bradshaw's assets, BLINDSINABOX sells temporary [[window blind]]s. The product was shown on Dragons' Den in 2008, and received a discerning but positive evaluations by the Dragons.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blindsinabox.co.uk/about-us/index.html |title=About Us | Temporary blinds | instant paper blinds |publisher=Blindsinabox.co.uk |date=2008-10-31 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.caritas-recruitment.net/ Caritas]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Caritas is a recruitment agency in the social care market.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caritas-recruitment.net/ |title=established specialist recruiter in the social care market |publisher=Caritas Recruitment |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.d4mltd.co.uk/ D4M LTD]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">D4M LTD is an [[event management|event and entertainment management company]]. After commitment to investment in D4M, Dragon Caan shifted many of the company's operations and goals to attempt to make it more profitable.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.d4mltd.co.uk/ |title=D4M Ltd Home Page |publisher=D4mltd.co.uk |date=2010-01-30 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.damiagroup.com/ Damia]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2003</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Founded in [[1995]], the Damia Group is a recruitment firm that specializes in the placement of [[Information technology|IT]] contractors. The company started out with a focus on the recruitment aspect of IT placement, but has since expanded its workforce to include employees who understand the technical side of IT businesses.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.damiagroup.com/news/james-caan |title=James Caan | IT Recruitment Agency |publisher=Damiagroup.com |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.drclocums.com/ DRC Group]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2010</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Hamilton Bradshaw's group "BIMBO" (Buy-in management buyout) of the DRC Group has been one of the company's largest investments. Hamilton Bradshaw acquired 90% of the company, who's turnover currently exceeds £50m with 2010 revenue forecasts totalling over £80m.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.unquote.com/uk/news/1590213/hamilton-bradshaw-backs-drc-group-bimbo |title=Hamilton Bradshaw backs DRC Group BIMBO |publisher=unquote.com |date=2010-02-03 |author=Deborah Sterescu |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.the-eba.com/ The Entrepreneurs' Business Academy]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2010</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">The Entrepreneurs' Business Academy was conceived in early 2010, and is a seminar and educational program headed by [[James Caan (entrepreneur)|James Caan]].</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onrec.com/news/james_caan_of_bbc_dragons_den_to_launch_ |title=Online Recruitment - James Caan of BBC Dragons‚ Den to launch Entrepreneurs‚ Business Academy (EBA) |publisher=Onrec.com |date=2010-02-17 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.edenbrown.com/ Eden Brown]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2005</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">One of the recruitment companies Hamilton Bradshaw invested in is technical recruiter Eden Brown. When Hamilton Bradshaw acquired a stake in Eden Brown, it was one of its most significant deals in the company's history.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onrec.com/news/hamilton_bradshaw_human_capital_hbhc_acq |title=Online Recruitment - Hamilton Bradshaw Human Capital (HBHC) acquires Eden Brown |publisher=Onrec.com |date=2007-06-11 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.chocbox.info/index.html Electro Expo]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2007</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Peter Moule developed an electrical connection protector, the ChocBox. ChocBox was brought forward to Dragons Den in 2007, where Dragons Caan and [[Duncan Bannatyne]] were interested to invest in the product.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=10931 |title=Press Release - Electrical Entrepreneur Peter Moule Secures Dragons' Backing |publisher=Diyweek.net |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chocbox.info/aboutus.html |title=Chocbox |publisher=Chocbox.info |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.eliteinternationalcareers.com/ Elite International]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Elite International Careers is part of a £300m turnover group of recruitment companies.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eliteinternationalcareers.com/ |title=Elite International Careers |publisher=Elite International Careers |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.eurosearch.net/ Eurosearch]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Eurosearch is a executive and upper-level management recruitment firm that operates within the [[UK]] as well as internationally. Eurosearch has [[Fortune 500]] as well as smaller clients.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurosearch.net/about/index.htm |title=EuroSearch |publisher= |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.exsurgo-group.com/ Exsurgo]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Exsurgo is one of Hamilton Bradshaw's many holdings in recruitment. The company specialises in placing middle- to senior-end managers in retail and consumer goods.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:hd9Iwi1ksv8J:www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx%3Fpage%3Darticles%26ID%3D200151+hamilton+bradshaw+exsurgo&cd=15&hl=en&ct=clnk |title=Caan backs start-up headhunting agency |publisher=209.85.229.132 |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.fitfurlife.com/ FitFurLife]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2007</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">FitFurLife is a company, headed by Sammy French, which sells [[treadmill]]s for dogs. FitFurLife dog treadmills are directed towards vetenary clinics, personal users, and dog training academies.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/pdf/2007/12/13/press_release_37417.pdf |title=Totally Fitness to sell the BBC's Dragons' Den Doggy Treadmill. The Doggy Treadmill which received funding from BBC "Dragon", James Caan, is now to be made available for pet owners to purchase through Totally Fitness |publisher=Totally Fitness |date=December 13, 2007 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.freshegg.com/ FreshEgg]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Caan became interested in Fresh Egg, a [[Search Engine Optimisation]] (SEO) and web analytics company, while attending the Sussex Enterprise Conference in late 2008. Hamilton Bradshaw reviewed the company and invested in [[2009]]. |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.journalism.co.uk/66/articles/533845.php |title=BBC Dragon James Caan Invests in Fresh Egg |publisher=Journalism.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.goldgenie.com/ Goldgenie]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2007</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">One of the most passionate and eccentric entrepreneurs ever featured on Dragons' Den, Goldgenie founder Laban Roomes got the "I'm in!" from Caan in 2007. Since that time, Goldgenie has continued to develop its service in the luxury [[gold plating]] and decorative industry.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.venturemagazine.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5339&issueid=201 |title=The magic dragon |work=Venture |publisher=Venturemagazine.co.uk |date=01/06/2008 |author=Libbie Hammond |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.portelli-popicon.co.uk/index.php?inc=media Guy Portelli - Pop Icons]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">On Dragons' Den in 2008, Pop Icon sculptor Guy Portelli asked for £80,000 to fund his sculpting line. Dragons Caan, Jones, and Paphitis invested in his likenesses of pop culture "icons" from 1950 to today.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/7582686.stm |title=Dragons' Den gives artist £80,000 |publisher=BBC News |date=2008-08-26 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.hbinternational.co.uk/ HBi]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2007</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Hamilton Bradshaw International. HBI is an executive search firm operating in the [[financial services|financial services industry]] in the global market.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|author=Zero-One Design |url=http://www.recruitment-international.co.uk/news/hb-international-doubles-profits-despite-recession--2435.htm |title=HB International doubles profits despite recession |publisher=Recruitment-international.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hamiltonbradshaw.com/recruitment-overview/portfolio/portfoliomore/ |title=Recruitment – Portfolio…more |publisher=Hamilton Bradshaw |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref></td></tr> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.insynergyim.com/ INSYNERGY]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">INSYNERGY is an [[investment management]] business. INSYNERGY was conceived to fill a market space for specialist opportunities. Its founder, Spike Hughes, is a self-described "investment entrepreneur". |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|author=20 October 2008 |url=http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/news/dragons%E2%80%99-caan-and-ex-skandia-director-launch-new-investment-management-firm/175167.article |title=Dragons’ Caan and ex-Skandia director launch new investment management firm | News |publisher=Money Marketing |date=2008-10-20 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.lehman-ambrose-recruitment.co.uk/ Lehman Ambrose]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Lehman Ambrose is one of Hamilton Bradshaw's many holdings in the recruitment industry. The company focuses on technical recruiting as well as medical and social care.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://jobs.planningresource.co.uk/employer/lehman-ambrose-ltd |title=Lehman Ambrose Ltd |publisher=Jobs.planningresource.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.look4aproperty.com/ Look4aProperty.com]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">This website is for UK home seekers and sellers. Lookforaproperty.com was a bold investment by Hamilton Bradshaw, as the company invested during the middle of the [[Late-2000s recession|2008-2009 recession]].</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.propertyportalwatch.com/2008/12/james-caan-buys-25-of-look4apropertycom/ |title=James Caan Buys 25% of look4aproperty.com |publisher=Property Portal Watch |date=2008-12-23 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.matrix-scm.com/ Matrix SCM]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Matrix SCM is a [[supply chain management]] company that is also partially funded by Investec.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|author=nawal taha |url=http://www.recruiter.co.uk/people/young-is-the-one-to-move-on-matrix/338544.article |title=Young is the one to move on matrix | Opinion |publisher=Recruiter |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forbes.com/feeds/afx/2008/02/18/afx4665768.html |title=Investec provides growth capital to James Caan's Matrix SCM |publisher=Forbes.com |date=2008-02-18 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.motor-mouse.net/ Motormouse]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">British entrepreneurs Patti and David Bailey have designed the Motormouse, a [[computer mouse]] that models real [[automobiles]]. Designed for car enthusiasts, the Baileys brought the Motormouse on Dragons' Den in late 2009.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaj-it.com/12154/motormouse-with-backing-from-dragons-den/ |title=Motormouse- with backing from Dragons Den. | UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping |publisher=Gaj-it.com |date=2009-09-05 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.nuyuu.com/index.php Nuyuu]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Nuyuu, a [[fitness club]] company, has five gyms in London.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|author=Ruki Sayid |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/city-news/2009/09/17/dragons-den-tycoon-james-caan-to-launch-gym-chain-115875-21680349/ |title=Dragons' Den tycoon James Caan to launch gym chain |publisher=mirror.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuyuu.com/about.php#fragment-12 |title=Nuyuu Fitness - About us - the UK's newest gym chain - best value - £19.99 a month |publisher=Nuyuu.com |date=2010-02-08 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.onewayresourcing.co.uk/jobs/jobintro.htm One Way Resourcing]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">One Way Resourcing is a UK-based recruitment firm that is centred around placing workers in [[construction]] and related fields.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hbrida.com/news/news.htm?nID=7 |title=Southampton based recruiter attracts investment from James Caan |publisher=Hb Rida |date=2009-09-22 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onewayresourcing.co.uk/about/ |title=Construction Jobs South : About Us |publisher=One Way Resourcing |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.rapstrap.com/ Rapstrap Ltd.]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Designed by Andrew Harsley, the [[Rapstrap]] was featured on Dragons' Den where it caught the eye (and investment) of Dragons Caan and Bannatyne. Rapstrap is a product developed to supplant the traditional [[cable tie]]. Rapstrap Ltd. is also involved in the distribution of Electro Expo's ChocBox product.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.women-unlimited.co.uk/dragons-den-looking-for-entrepreneurs-and-launch-new-online-version/ |title=Dragons Den looking for entrepreneurs and launch new online version |publisher=Women Unlimited |date=2009-03-23 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.resourcinggroup.co.uk/content_static/home.asp Resourcing Group]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Resourcing Group was acquired by Hamilton Bradshaw in March 2008. Resourcing Group is a Human Resources recruitment provider.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.resourcinggroup.co.uk/content_static/home.asp |title=HR Recruitment Consultancy & Managed Recruitment Services –Resourcing Group |publisher=Resourcinggroup.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.sagittarecruitment.co.uk/ Sagitta]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">A recruitment agency focused on [[education]], but also social care and housing, Sagitta is headed by Trish Stratford, former COO of Blue Arrow. Sagitta has offices across [[England]].</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|author=Zero-One Design |url=http://www.recruitment-international.co.uk/news/hbhc-acquire-sagitta-recruitment-ltd-2248.htm |title=HBHC acquire Sagitta Recruitment Ltd |publisher=Recruitment-international.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sagittarecruitment.co.uk/ |title=Sagitta, Welcome |publisher=Sagittarecruitment.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.janerafter.com/janerafterslinks/(S(yzbfrhb52jupnl55xudr4eus))/default.aspx Slinks]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">On a 2009 episode of Dragons' Den, Caan and [[Theo Paphitis]] teamed up to invest in Jane Rafter's sandal venture, Slinks. </td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>http://www.growthbusiness.co.uk/news/fundraising-deals/1065822/james-caan-invests-in-sandals.thtml</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.airbikeuk.co.uk/ Smart Power]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Rupert Sweet-Escott developed the "Smart Power Airbike", a [[glider]] that has user-powered propellers. Smart Power is focused on [[environmentally friendly]] transport as well as Sweet-Escott's flexwing design. Additionally, one of Smart Power's designs is the Secret Energy Turbine, a small [[wind turbine]] designed to curb power usage.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.james-caan.com/james-caan-airbike.php |title=James Caan // Airbike |publisher=James-caan.com |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airbikeuk.co.uk/Windturbine.htm |title=Smart Power products UK |publisher=Airbikeuk.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.starmedical.co.uk/ Star Medical]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">STAR medical, specialist CSO and healthcare recruiter, was pursued by Caan and Hamilton Bradshaw in 2009. Caan states that he was initially attracted to the company due to the "passion, energy and enthusiasm" of its founders, Lucy O’Neill and Tim Webster.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prlog.org/10222097-dragon-james-caan-invests-in-rising-contract-sales-organisation-star.html |title=Dragon James Caan Invests In Rising Contract Sales Organisation STAR |publisher=Prlog.org |date=2009-04-22 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.magnamole.co.uk/ Talpa]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Talpa Products is the company behind MagnaMole, a product that assists in threading cable or wire through walls & void spaces. James Caan invested in MagnaMole after its creator Sharon Wright presented the product on Dragons' Den.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/duncan-bannatyne/5934064/Simplicity-always-succeeds-just-look-at-Dragons-Den-and-Magnamole.html |title=Simplicity always succeeds, just look at Dragons' Den and Magnamole |publisher=FDaily Telegraph |date=30 July 2009 |author=Duncan Bannatyne |accessdate=2010-02-26}}{{Dead link|date=February 2010}}</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#e8eff9; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''[http://www.webrecruit.co.uk/home/default.asp WebRecruit]'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2009</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Webrecruit is a recruitment agency that uses online resources to help employers find candidates. Webrecruit has a money-back guarantee for customers who Webrecruit cannot find candidates for.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webrecruit.co.uk/news/south-west/438019343/james-caan-appointed-webrecruits-chairman/19007796/ |title=Recruitment News - James Caan appointed webrecruit's chairman |publisher=Web Recruit |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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===Exited Investments=== |
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As a private equity company, Hamilton Bradshaw's end goal in almost all investments is the implementation of the profitable "exit strategy". Hamilton Bradshaw has sold off its stake in a number of companies since 2003. |
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<td style="width:15%; vertical-align:top;">'''Investment'''</td> |
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<td style="width:6%; vertical-align:top;">'''Years'''</td> |
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<td style="width:85%; vertical-align:top;">'''Investment Description'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">'''Ref.'''</td></tr> |
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<tr><td style="background:#fff0f5; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''Avanta'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2003-2007</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">In 2004, Hamilton Bradshaw invested in office provider Avanta, and sold the company off three years later to another [[private equity firm]].</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dragons-den-products.co.uk/dragons-den/dragons/Dragons-Den_James-Caan |title=Dragons Den James Caan |publisher=Dragons-den-products.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2006-2007</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Hamilton Bradshaw acquired [[Benjys|Benjys Sandwich]] retailer in [[2006]] from [[Deloitte Touche]]. Due to rising interest rates and increased competition, among other reasons, Benjys was sold off and liquidated in 2007. Nevertheless, James Caan notes the learning process: "Part of the journey of life is making mistakes...I learned more from Benjys going bust than in Alexander Mann going to £100 million...part of who you are is what you learned from the ones you got wrong.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cmypitch.com/entrepreneur-tv/show/102/james_caan_successful_entrepreneur_and_star_of_bbcs_dragons_den |title=James Caan - Successful entrepreneur and star of BBC's Dragons' Den : Entrepreneur TV |publisher=cmypitch.com |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> "</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flex-news-food.com/pages/7111/uk-benjys-sandwich-retailer-files-administration.html |title=UK: Benjys, Sandwich Retailer, Files for Administration - Food Industry News |publisher=Flex-news-food.com |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alacrastore.com/deal-snapshot/Hamilton_Bradshaw_acquires_Benjys_Ltd_from_Rothschild_Concordia_AG_through_a_leveraged_buyout-458722 |title=Hamilton Bradshaw acquires Benjys Ltd from Rothschild Concordia AG through a leveraged buyout - Jul 18, 2006 - M&A Deal Snapshot |publisher=AlacraStore.com |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2005-2006</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Maccess was sold by Hamilton Bradshaw in 2006. At this time, the company had a £56m turnover and 15 branches in the [[UK]].</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoindustry.co.uk/news/19-10-06_8 |title=Bailey Capital acquires Maccess owner IAD Ltd - News |publisher=Auto Industry |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2004-2006</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Odyssey Group Holdings operates health and racquet clubs in the UK. James Caan and Hamilton Bradshaw continue to work with Odyssey Fitness.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>www.technogym.com/gb/viewdoc.asp%3Fco_id%3D148%26target%3Dcommercial%26page%3D14%26tag_id%3D0+odyssey+fitness+caan&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk</ref><ref>http://www.odysseymanagement.co.uk/Website%20Odyssey%20Management%20Team%20Portfolio%20PDF.pdf</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#fff0f5; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''Resource Partners'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2006-2008</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Hamilton Bradshaw was invested in Resource Partners, a business that bought Government receivables. HB was able to increase [[revenue|turnover]] by £300 million before selling the firm.</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>http://www.venturemagazine.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5339&issueid=201</ref> |
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<tr><td style="background:#fff0f5; width:“18%”; vertical-align:top;">'''Retail Profile'''</td> |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;">2004-2007</td> |
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<td style="width:74%; vertical-align:top;">Retail Profile spearheaded the growth of Retail Merchandising Units in the United Kingdom. With Retail Profile's experience in their industry along with Hamilton Bradshaw's working capital, the business and subsequent exit was one of Hamilton Bradshaw's biggest successes. |
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<td style="width:8%; vertical-align:top;"><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.james-caan.com/james-caan-success-stories-retail-profile.php |title=James Caan // Official Web Site |publisher=James-caan.com |date= |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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[[James Caan (entrepreneur)]] |
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== Notes == |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.hamiltonbradshaw.com/ Hamilton Bradshaw's Official Website] |
* [http://www.hamiltonbradshaw.com/ Hamilton Bradshaw's Official Website] |
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* [http://james-caan.com/index.html James Caan's Official Website] |
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Latest revision as of 15:34, 27 December 2024
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Private equity |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | James Caan |
| Headquarters | London, SW3 United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Key people | James Caan, CEO Tristan Ramus, Managing Director, HBHC Deepak Jalan, Chief Investment Officer |
| Products | Leveraged buyout, growth capital, management buyouts, real estate, venture capital |
| Revenue | £400 million (rev. of holdings) |
| Total assets | £35 million |
Number of employees | 30+ |
| Website | www |
Hamilton Bradshaw (HB) is a mid-market private equity firm with its headquarters in London, England. The company was founded in 2003 by UK entrepreneur and former Dragons' Den panelist James Caan. Hamilton Bradshaw's main offices are located in Mayfair, London, and can be segmented into private equity, venture capital, recruitment, and real estate.
History
[edit]Hamilton Bradshaw was founded in 2003 by BBC Television's Dragons' Den panelist and CEO James Caan, along with Tristan Ramus and Deepak Jalan. In 2002, Caan had sold off his stakes in Humana International, Recruitment International, and Alexander Mann. These sales allowed Caan to take a "gap year", studying management at Harvard.[1] The sale of Alexander Mann also led to James Caan forming a company that would focus on private equity.[2] While Hamilton Bradshaw and its staff are involved in holdings related to Dragon's Den, most of the company's business comes from other sources and opportunities.[3]
Portfolio
[edit]Hamilton Bradshaw's portfolio consists of 44 companies. These holdings are in a range of industries, from finance to leisure. The primary sector is recruitment; nevertheless, Hamilton Bradshaw's portfolio includes firms in fitness, commercial, online recruitment, education, financial services, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and technology. Also, HB controls Caan's venture capital investments related to Dragons' Den.[citation needed]
Investment criteria
[edit]Hamilton Bradshaw directs its focus and investments largely at companies it believes have Unique Selling Points. Along with this, the company looks to invest in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Hamilton Bradshaw attempts to create value by injecting capital into these SMEs and improving their processes.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Who is Dragons' Den's James Caan CBE?". Startups.co.uk. 2016-07-26. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ "Hamilton Bradshaw Limited | Jobs & Recruitment". VC-Jobs.com. 2010-02-22. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
- ^ "James Caan: A dragon in his den". The Independent. 2011-10-23. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ "Venture Capital – Investment Strategy". Hamilton Bradshaw. Archived from the original on 2021-01-31. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
