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Hamilton Bradshaw
Company typePrivate
IndustryPrivate Equity
Founded2003
FounderJames Caan
Headquarters
London
,
England
Area served
United Kingdom
Key people
James Caan, CEO
Tristan Ramus, Managing Director
Deepak Jalan, Investment Director
ProductsLeveraged buyout, Growth capital, Management buyouts, Real estate, Venture capital, investment
Revenue£400 million
Total assets£35 million
Number of employees
30+
WebsiteHamiltonBradshaw.com

Hamilton Bradshaw is a mid-market private equity firm with headquarters in London, England. The company was founded in 2003, by UK serial entreprenuer and Dragons' Den panelist James Caan. Hamilton Bradshaw's main offices are located in Mayfair, London. Hamilton Bradshaw (HB) can be segmented into its private equity, venture capital, recruitment and real estate investments.

Hamilton Bradshaw is noted for its

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History

History of private equity
and venture capital
Early history
(origins of modern private equity)
The 1980s
(leveraged buyout boom)
The 1990s
(leveraged buyout and the venture capital bubble)
The 2000s
(dot-com bubble to the credit crunch)
The 2010s
(expansion)
The 2020s
(COVID-19 recession)

Hamilton Bradshaw was founded in 2003 by (Alexander Mann founder, (Dragon of BBC's Dragons' Den (Dragons' Den panelist)), serial entrepreneur), James Caan, Tristan Ramus, and Deepak Jalan (authorize w/ these ppl). By 2002, Caan had sold off his stakes in Humana International, Recruitment International, and Alexander Maan and was looking to form a company that would focus on private equity. Hamilton Bradshaw has grown over 100% in the last 7 years.

Unlike many other private equity firms or investment groupings, Hamilton Bradshaw is funded by one man, CEO James Caan. Caan, who is known for his high risk/high reward mentality, says that a personally funded firm can be challenging and rewarding.

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpTa_sC3PUs

However, Caan isn't the only human capital asset that Hamilton Bradshaw touts. Because Caan is often away from the office, between filming Dragons' Den, interviewing on major news and talk shows, and huminitarian and philanthropic projects, the company has many other capable, experienced individuals. One of whom is Managing Director Triston Ramus. Ramus plays a key role on company boards and is directly involved with the executive leadership of many of Hamilton Bradshaw's holdings. Additionally, Hamilton Bradshaw's staff includes an experienced investment team and technical support.

CEO James Caan's past experience is reflected in Hamilton Bradshaws holdings in recruitment- the company has a stake in over a dozen UK-focused recruitment firms. Caan's first company, recruitment pioneer Alexander Mann, became one of the UK's most successful recruitment firms of the late 20th century. While Hamilton Bradshaw has a diverse range of investments, its CEO's expertise in recruitment has pushed the company to invest in businesses that will benefit from Caan's acumen.



http://www.hamiltonbradshaw.com

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Dragons' Den and investment opportunities

After CEO and founder James Caan joined Dragons' Den in 2007, Hamilton Bradshaw's scope was expanded. This is due to the fact

"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." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpTa_sC3PUs

Portfolio

Hamilton Bradshaw's extensive portfolio consists of 44 companies. These holdings are in a diverse 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, healtcare and pharmacy, and technology. Also, HB controls Caan's venture capital investments related to Dragons' Den.


Investment Criteria

When Hamilton Bradshaw

Hamilton Bradshaw's investments are generally between £500,000 and £3 million.

The company also owns several real estate properties.

"Our role, however, is strategic and we do not look to interfere in the day-to-day running of businesses. The support we provide to management teams extends across all areas including strategy, operations and financing. We are commercial and creative in our approach, and have the flexibility and inclination to address difficult situations that other investors would avoid."

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

List of investments

Investment Year Company Description Ref.
Aptus Resourcing YEAR Aptus Resourcing is a boutique consultancy firm that places candidates in positions like Office Manager, Executive Assistant, and Administrator. Aptus Resourcing has many online resources and focuses on a broad candidate base. [1]
Attenti 2009 Attenti was purchased in late 2009 by HBHC, Hamilton Bradshaw's recruitment division. With the Attenti purchase, HBHC was looking to add to its already extensive recruitment portfolio with a high-quality executive recruitment firm. [2]
BlindsInABox 2008 Like many of Hamilton Bradshaw's assets, BlindsInABox distinguishes itself by filling a niche in the consumer market-temporary window blinds. The product was shown on Dragons Den in 2008, and was recieved one of the most discerning but positive evaluations in the show's history. [3]
Caritas YEAR Caritas is a recruitment agency in the social care market. It utilizes relationships with employers and candidates to match workers to potential roles. [4]
D4M LTD 2008 D4M LTD is an event and entertainment management company that offers unique event experiences as well as traditional parties. After commitment to investment in D4M, Dragon Caan brought in his expertise and radically shifted many of the company's operations and goals to make it more profitable. [5]
Damia 2003 Founded in 1995, the Damia Group is a recruitment firm that specializes in the placement of I.T. contractors. The company started out with a focus on the recruiment aspect of I.T. placement, but has since expanded its workforce to include employees who understand the technical side of I.T. businesses, as well. [6]
DRC Group 2010 Hamilton Bradshaw's group "BIMBO" of the DRC Group has been one of the company's largest investments. Hamilton Bradshaw aquired 90% of the company, who's turnover currently exceeds £50m with 2010 revenue forecasts totalling over £80m. [7]
The Entrepreneurs' Business Academy 2010 The Entrepreneurs' Business Academy was concieved in early 2010, and is a seminar and educational program headed by James Caan. The goal of the EBA is to inform business entrepreneurs on how to have the passion and the business acumen needed to profit in a volatile economy. [8]
Eden Brown 2005 One of the recruitment companies Hamilton Bradshaw is invested in is technical recruiter Eden Brown. When Hamilton Bradshaw acquired a stake in Eden Brown, it was one of its most signficant deals up to that point in the company's history. [9]
Electro Expo 2007 Peter Moule developed the electrical connection protector, the ChocBox. ChocBox was brought forward to Dragons Den in 2007, where Dragons Caan and Bannatyne were interested to invest in the simple, yet effective product. [10][11]
Elite International 2008 Elite International Careers is part of a £300 Million turnover group of recruitment companies. The company's international experience and focus is what gives it distinction among other recruitment firms. [12]
Eurosearch YEAR Eurosearch is a executive and upper-level management recruitment firm that operates within the UK as well as internationally. Eurosearch caters to Fortune 500 clients as well as smaller, more focused firms. [13]
Exsurgo 2009 Exsurgo is one of Hamilton Bradshaws many holdings in recruitment. The company specializes in placing middle- to senior-end managers in retail and consumer goods. [14]
FitFurLife 2007 FitFurLife is a company, headed by Sammy French, that sells treadmills for dogs. FitFurLife dog treadmills are directed towards veteranary clinics, personal users, and dog training academies. Caan was attracted to the FitFurLife brand because of the passion of its owner and the many different uses for the product. [15]
FreshEgg 2009 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. [16]
Goldgenie 2007 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. [17]
Guy Portelli - Pop Icons 2008 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 sculptures of famous likenesses. [18]
HBHC 2003 Hamilton Bradshaw Human Capital (HBHC) is Hamilton Bradshaw's recruitment arm. [19]
HBi 2007 Hamilton Bradshaw International. HBI is an executive search firm operating in the financial services industry. Operates in the global market. [20] [21]
INSYNERGY 2008 Insynergy is an investment management business. Insynergy was concieved to fill a market space for specialist opportunities, and its founder, Spike Hughes, is a self-described "investment entrepreneur". [22]
Lehman Ambrose unknown 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. [23]
Look4aProperty.com 2008 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 2008-2009 recession. [24]
Matrix SCM 2008 Matrix SCM is a supply chain managment company that is also partially funded by Investec. [25][26]
Motormouse 2009 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. [27]
Nuyuu 2009 Nuyuu, a fitness club company, have five gyms in London. Nuyuu's focus is that it attempts to distinguish itself by providing value-concious clubs that are clean and easy-to-use. [28][29]
One Way Resourcing 2009 One Way Resourcing is a UK-based recruitment firm that is centered around placing workers in construction and related fields. [30][31]
Rapstrap Resourcing Group 2008 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 an innovative product developed to supplant the traditional non-reusable cable tie. [32]
Sagitta 2009 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. [33][34]
Slinks 2009 On a 2009 episode of Dragons Den, Caan and Theo Paphitis teamed up to invest in Jane Rafter's sandal venture, Slinks. [35]
Smart Power YEAR 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 original cutting-edge flexwing design. [36]
Star Medical 2009 STAR medical, specialist CSO and healthcare recruiter, was pursued by Caan and Hamilton Bradshaw in 2009. Caan was initially attracted to the company due to the "passion, energy and enthusiasm" of its founders, Lucy O’Neill and Tim Webster. [37]
Talpa 2009 Talpa Products is the company behind MagnaMole, a first-of-its-kind product that assists in threading cable or wire through walls/void spaces. James Caan invested in Magnamole after its creator Sharon Wright savilly presented the product on Dragons' Den. [38]
WebRecruit 2009 Webrecruit is a recruitment agency that uses online resources to help employers find the right candidates. One of webrecruits defining features is a money-back guarantee for customers who webrecruit cannot find candidates for. This unique offering was one of the main reasons James Caan invested in the company. [39]

See also

James Caan (entrepreneur)

Notes

  1. ^ http://www.aptus-resourcing.co.uk/dragons-den.php
  2. ^ http://www.4mat.com/news/less-is-more-with-james-caan-s-new-recruitment-venture-news-92807942508
  3. ^ http://www.blindsinabox.co.uk/about-us/index.html
  4. ^ http://www.caritas-recruitment.net/
  5. ^ http://www.d4mltd.co.uk/
  6. ^ http://www.damiagroup.com/news/james-caan
  7. ^ http://www.unquote.com/uk/news/1590213/hamilton-bradshaw-backs-drc-group-bimbo
  8. ^ http://www.onrec.com/news/james_caan_of_bbc_dragons_den_to_launch_
  9. ^ http://www.onrec.com/news/hamilton_bradshaw_human_capital_hbhc_acq
  10. ^ http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=10931
  11. ^ http://www.chocbox.info/aboutus.html
  12. ^ http://www.eliteinternationalcareers.com/
  13. ^ http://www.eurosearch.net/about/index.htm
  14. ^ 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
  15. ^ http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/pdf/2007/12/13/press_release_37417.pdf
  16. ^ http://www.journalism.co.uk/66/articles/533845.php
  17. ^ http://www.venturemagazine.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5339&issueid=201
  18. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/7582686.stm
  19. ^ http://jobs.planningresource.co.uk/employer/lehman-ambrose-ltd
  20. ^ http://www.recruitment-international.co.uk/news/hb-international-doubles-profits-despite-recession--2435.htm
  21. ^ http://www.hamiltonbradshaw.com/recruitment-overview/portfolio/portfoliomore/
  22. ^ http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/news/dragons%E2%80%99-caan-and-ex-skandia-director-launch-new-investment-management-firm/175167.article
  23. ^ http://jobs.planningresource.co.uk/employer/lehman-ambrose-ltd
  24. ^ http://www1.propertyportalwatch.com/2008/12/james-caan-buys-25-of-look4apropertycom/
  25. ^ http://www.recruiter.co.uk/people/young-is-the-one-to-move-on-matrix/338544.article
  26. ^ http://www.forbes.com/feeds/afx/2008/02/18/afx4665768.html
  27. ^ http://www.gaj-it.com/12154/motormouse-with-backing-from-dragons-den/
  28. ^ http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/city-news/2009/09/17/dragons-den-tycoon-james-caan-to-launch-gym-chain-115875-21680349/
  29. ^ http://www.nuyuu.com/about.php#fragment-12
  30. ^ http://www.hbrida.com/news/news.htm?nID=7
  31. ^ http://www.onewayresourcing.co.uk/about/
  32. ^ http://www.women-unlimited.co.uk/dragons-den-looking-for-entrepreneurs-and-launch-new-online-version/
  33. ^ http://www.recruitment-international.co.uk/news/hbhc-acquire-sagitta-recruitment-ltd-2248.htm
  34. ^ http://www.sagittarecruitment.co.uk/
  35. ^ http://www.growthbusiness.co.uk/news/fundraising-deals/1065822/james-caan-invests-in-sandals.thtml
  36. ^ http://www.james-caan.com/james-caan-airbike.php
  37. ^ http://www.prlog.org/10222097-dragon-james-caan-invests-in-rising-contract-sales-organisation-star.html
  38. ^ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/duncan-bannatyne/5934064/Simplicity-always-succeeds-just-look-at-Dragons-Den-and-Magnamole.html
  39. ^ http://www.webrecruit.co.uk/news/south-west/438019343/james-caan-appointed-webrecruits-chairman/19007796/
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