Fracct and Hamilton Bradshaw Form Strategic Partnership to Expand Asset-Backed Lending Across Europe and the UK
- Fracct
- Oct 13
- 2 min read
Fracct, the asset-backed lender specialising in high-value real estate debt transactions, today announced a strategic partnership with Hamilton Bradshaw, the private equity firm founded by entrepreneur and investor James Caan CBE.
The Vision Behind the Partnership
The partnership will focus on originating and funding secured debt opportunities in the UK and key European markets, providing flexible capital solutions to developers, operators, and investors.
Combining Fracct’s deal-sourcing capabilities and in-house structuring expertise with Hamilton Bradshaw’s private capital network and operational experience, the collaboration is designed to meet the growing demand for bridge financing, development funding, and special-situation debt.
Fracct’s Strengths in Asset-Backed Lending
Fracct brings a strong pipeline of off-market transactions and a proven ability to underwrite complex, asset-backed deals with speed and discipline. Hamilton Bradshaw will provide strategic support and additional capital resources, enabling the platform to scale its lending activity and move quickly on opportunities where timing and certainty of execution are critical.
“This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver tailored debt solutions to business and institutional borrowers, while generating attractive, risk-adjusted returns for our investors,” said Obi Williams, Partner at Fracct. “James and the Hamilton Bradshaw team share our belief that asset-backed lending offers compelling opportunities in the current market environment, and their support will allow us to deploy capital with greater reach and impact.”
“Fracct has demonstrated exceptional skill in sourcing and structuring secured real estate lending opportunities,” said James Caan CBE, Founder and Chairman of Hamilton Bradshaw. “We are excited to partner with them to expand our presence in the asset-backed lending space and to provide developers and investors with the funding they need to unlock value in their projects.”
The collaboration will initially target short- to mid-term debt transactions across residential, hospitality, and mixed-use real estate assets in Western Europe and the UK, with a focus on strong underlying collateral and clear exit strategies.
Fracct is an asset-backed lender specialising in secured real estate debt transactions across Europe and the UK. The firm originates and structures bespoke lending opportunities, leveraging a strong network of developers, family offices, and institutional investors to deliver competitive, risk-adjusted returns.
Hamilton Bradshaw is a leading UK private equity firm founded by entrepreneur and investor James Caan CBE, known for his role on the BBC television series Dragons’ Den. The firm invests in high-growth businesses and innovative financial platforms, providing strategic guidance and capital to support scalable opportunities.
