Renowned UK entrepreneur sets up regional HQ in Dubai to support high-growth ventures across the Middle East<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hamilton Bradshaw, the investment, advisory and mentoring firm founded by renowned entrepreneur and former Dragons\u2019 Den star James Caan CBE, has officially expanded into the Middle East with the launch of its regional headquarters in Dubai. The move marks a milestone in the firm\u2019s 22-year legacy of scaling high-growth ventures through its distinctive \u2018from idea to exit\u2019 model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Dubai is at the heart of a transformation,” said Caan, whose investment portfolio spans recruitment, real estate, digital services, accounting and legal sectors. “This region is brimming with opportunity. We want to back individuals with the passion and ambition to build market-leading businesses – whether they are at the idea stage, preparing for exit, or anywhere in between.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The newly formed Hamilton Bradshaw MENA division will be headquartered in Dubai and led by Ayman Alashkar, a seasoned business leader, AI expert and long-time Dubai resident. Alashkar brings over two decades of experience and a deep understanding of the region\u2019s dynamic business environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“What drew me to Hamilton Bradshaw is the firm\u2019s human-first ethos,” Alashkar said. “James Caan has built a legacy by investing not just in businesses, but in the people behind them. That\u2019s exactly what we plan to bring to Dubai and the broader Middle East.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this expansion, Hamilton Bradshaw is positioning itself as a strategic partner for entrepreneurs aiming to thrive during what many are calling the Middle East\u2019s \u2018golden era\u2019. The Dubai office will act as a launchpad for activity across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uniquely amongst investment firms of its type, Hamilton Bradshaw works with entrepreneurs throughout their business journeys – from \u2018idea to exit\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“There are so many hidden entrepreneurs in a place like Dubai. They might be recruitment consultants, lawyers, accountants, marketing professionals, or management consultants – all with scalable ideas,” Caan explained. “We help unlock that potential with a full suite of financial, operational and advisory services.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The firm\u2019s model focuses on turning early-stage ventures into profitable, acquirable businesses with recurring revenues and strong management structures. “We have buyers ready for mature businesses with recurring revenues and stable leadership beyond the founder. We know how to get there, starting with just an idea, an entrepreneur and a vision. And investment is ready to flow into the Middle East, creating life-changing opportunities for business founders,” Caan added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From his early beginnings in East London to building Alexander Mann into a \u00a395 million recruitment powerhouse, Caan\u2019s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to resilience and sharp business acumen \u2013 qualities he looks for in every founder Hamilton Bradshaw supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Starting a business is always hard,” Caan noted. “But the Middle East – and Dubai in particular – has both the appetite and infrastructure to support the kind of entrepreneurs we want to back.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Dubai is more than a business destination – it\u2019s a launchpad for bold ideas and ambitious people,” Alashkar said. “We\u2019re here to help entrepreneurs unlock that potential.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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