Whether you have little more than an idea or your company is in its infancy, we can help you turn your dreams into reality. Viewers of Dragons’ Den will realise I am not bound by convention, so don’t be concerned if you feel that you have the requisite drive and character to succeed but not all of the corporate skills. We can readily assess whether you have the makings of a thriving entrepreneur. I like to think of myself as a mentor, rather than just a backer.

If you would like to work with me and my team, please send a brief pitch to investment@james-caan.com and mark your email ‘Investment’.*

Hamilton Bradshaw's first start-up investment was to help establish a business specialising in the serviced offices market:

"I wanted to create a business in the property services sector and my strategy was to build one which specialised in non-branded serviced offices. I had the plan, the expertise and the drive but what I lacked was the necessary capital to launch it. Despite my proven track record, I found it extremely difficult to raise sufficient start-up money.

Then a friend introduced me to James. Despite the market going through a difficult time, James was prepared to take the risk and back me. Three and a half years later and the business had grown quickly to a successful and profitable company. Our unique approach attracted the attention of the sector’s key players and James subsequently backed a management buyout.

James is an ideal partner with an incredible eye for detail. He’s also one of the shrewdest businessmen I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. Unlike many private equity investors, James strategically develops businesses but doesn’t get in the way of the entrepreneurial drive that is so important for start up companies".

David Alberto - Managing Director, Avanta

* Due to the huge volume of enquiries we receive each day and the time involved in processing them, we are unable to respond to each individual enquiry so please do not be disappointed if you do not hear back from us.